

Pay it Forward
"To Our Family at the Italian Welfare League: We will never, ever forget you, your work and how much IWL means to our family. You truly...


Clayton Enjoys Camp
"Because of your generosity, were able to send our son, Clay, to summer camp for the first time. Autism can be very isolating, especially...


A Family with Special Needs Gets Parenting Support
"We would like to thank the Italian Welfare League for their most generous grant. The grant enabled us to use parent coaching services...

IWL Helps Many Special Needs Children Go to Day Camps
"Thank you so much for your support. Angelina was able to have a great camp experience while being kept safe!! Thanks to the Italian...


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


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...


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...

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...


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...


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...


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...


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


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...