General Info

Welcome to our new home on the Net! Italian Charities of America was founded in 1936. Its main headquarters are located at 83-20 Queens Boulevard, NY 11373 Elmhurst Telephone ( 718 ) 478-3100. It was established to assist Italians and Italian-Americans in need during the great depression in New York City.Its mission was to provide charitable assistance. It has provided support to disabled children, cerebral palsy organizations, cancer patients, retired members of religious orders among others. Italian Charities of America is also a social and cultural center for those of Italian origin in the greater New York City area. It offers weekly Italian language classes for children and adults. Ballroom dancing lessons are offered twice weekly. Dinner Dance events are held two Saturdays per month.Italian Language ClassesItalian Language classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced classes. Classes to meet weekly for 14 weeks from 7 to 9 pm. Children class meets on Saturdays. Please contact Rose Sproviero for enrollment at 718 478-3100Sicilian language classes at ITALIAN CHARITIES. Lessons will focus on learning the Sicilian language, culture, history, poetry and cuisine. Classes to meet weekly from 7 to 9 pm for a total of 12 weeks. The fee is $120 for 12 lessons. For more info email: