The charities "adopted" by the National Order Sons of Italy in America have also been adopted by the Connecticut Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF).  SIF is the philanthropic arm of OSIA.   Not only do we give generously to the organizations listed below, we also give to scholarships, medical research, disaster relief, and other organizations.

If you wish to contribute to any of these organizations, or to make a general donation to the CT Sons of Italy Foundation, please contact Michael S. Polo @ 860-571-0498 or mpolo57@aol.com for more information.

Alzheimer's Association

• The Alzheimer's Association is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease and helping those affected directly and indirectly by the disease.

• The SIF has contributed more than a half million dollars to the Alzheimer's Association to date.


Cooley's Anemia Foundation

• The Cooley's Anemia Foundation (CAF) serves people affected by the fatal genetic blood disease thalassemia, Cooley's anemia, often found in people of Mediterranean descent. Its mission is to advance treatment, enhance the quality of life of patients and educate the medical profession, trait carriers and the public about the disease.

• The SIF has contributed $2 million to the CAF to date.

 

Coaches for Cancer

• Coaches for Cancer was started by University of Connecticut Basketball Coaches Jim Calhoun and Geno Auriemma.
• All monies donated go to cancer research