IWL Helps Autistic Child Becoming an Adult
The IWL gave 54 families $500 gift cards for groceries and general needs through a special COVID-19 grant program, made possible by the...
Giambelli Foundation Funds Covid-19 Grants
The IWL gave 54 families $500 gift cards for groceries and general needs through a special COVID-19 grant program, made possible by the...
Paolo gets a bike
Paolo is a 6-year-old boy from Maspeth who has Cerebral Palsy. The IWL helped his family purchase a special, adaptive tricycle. "I just...
Sad News
The Italian Welfare League mourns the passing of its recipient, Giovanni Schimenti. Giovanni was “A Special Boy” who suffered with Down...
Boys from Oceanside Get New Furniture
These young teenagers, who are on the spectrum, outgrew their childhood furniture, so the IWL funded new beds, mattresses and night...
Matteo Will Have 48 Weeks of Swim Lessons
Matteo has Cloves syndrome, a lymphatic malformation. Swimming helps clear his lymphatic system, so the IWL donated 48 weeks of swim...
Landon Gets Occupational Therapy
This 6-year-old received 20 sessions of specialized therapy for his ADHD and autism. "I can’t begin to thank you enough! I appreciate it...
IWL Donates Funds for Dental Surgery
This Autistic child required extensive oral surgery, and an anesthesiologist to help him cope with the procedure. "Just wanted to send a...
Emma Gets a New Power Chair
The IWL purchased this powered activity chair for 7-year-old Emma who has spinal muscular atrophy. "We can’t begin to thank you all...
Giuseppe Gets Physical Therapy Sessions
This young boy is getting therapy for his hypotonia stemming from a congenital heart defect. The family also received a special COVID-19...
