

An "Adopt-a-Child-for-Christmas" Recipient Enjoys his Gift
Matthew was treated to a Harlem Globetrotters show, and his brothers and sister also received gifts as part of the IWL's annual...


IWL Helps SI Boy Get Prosthetic Leg for Christmas
The IWL donated $7000, through the Staten Island Organization Yellowboots, to get Noah a prosthetic leg. Our Treasurer, Geri DiCostanzo,...


IWL Has Helped Down Syndrome Group ACDS Since 2007
"Dear Italian Welfare League, We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Italian Welfare League for awarding our daughter with...


We Appreciate the Help
"Our little 4-year-old boy was diagnosed with Beta Thalassemia Major when he was 11 months old.  The Italian Welfare League grant given...


Gymnastics Helps Twins with Autism and ADHD
"Hi Geri. Just a quick not to let you know the boys are doing so well in gymnastics/tumbling. It has had a calming effect and has toned...


IWL Helped this Family through a Traumatic Loss
"Dear Italian Welfare League,  Word cannot express how grateful Taya and I are for your kindness, generosity and support during this...


The IWL Helps an Autistic Boy Enjoy Summer Camp
"Thank you so very much for making it possible for our son Logan to experience West Hills Day Camp! He has made new friends, tried new...


Special Needs Kids Love Tablets
"This past December, I came home from work one day to find Lea with a smile on her face, playing with a brand new iPad in her room. When...


Leila Receives Funds for Tuition
The IWL provided partial tuition to a special school to help this girl  with her learning and speech disabilities.


IWL Helps Many Special Needs Children Go to Day Camps
"Dear Italian Welfare League, I wanted to thank you very much for the grant money allowing our son Thomas to attend the C.A.M.P. program...






















