The League recently enabled an autistic 8-year-old boy to participate in activities at a Yorktown Heights facility that provides social, therapeutic and recreational services for special needs children.

"To the Italian Welfare League:
Thank you so much for helping us out in our time of need. Your generosity towards my son is overwhelming! I thank you for all the good work you do for our special children. May God bless you all!!"

The IWL helped these children from the Bronx stay in their schools after a family tragedy left them temporarily without a home or belongings.

From their Mom:
"I am crying I can never thank you enough for what you have done. You have been an angel to me. I cannot even put into words our gratitude. I am overwhelmed with thankfulness."

This donation was partly funded by the Italian American Forum (IAF).