The OSIA is the oldest, largest, and most demo graphically diverse organization of Americans of Italian heritage in the North American Continent.
OSIA needs you as a members so that as a group we can effectively appropriate action against ethnic discrimination. OSIA provides an opportunity for Italians Americans to share their heritage and interact with other members on personal levels, which can lead to lasting, valuable, and professional relationships.
Becoming a part of OSIA enables you to discuss issues specific to Italian Americans; participate in programs of Italian heritage; meet people; make contacts; and help understand the impact made by Italians to every facet of society as we know it over the centuries from the areas of exploration, science, paintings, sculptors, architecture, and culinary arts.
OSIA has been involved in promoting immigration legislation; assisting in the assimilation process; supporting cooperation, trade, and diplomatic relations between the United States and Italy; initiating social and fraternal events; encouraging educational achievement through scholarships; serving local communities through a variety of cultural events and raising funds for local charities; and providing low-cost group financial investments and insurance programs for the benefits of the members nationwide.
To encourage the study of Italian language and culture in American schools and universities; preserving Italian American traditions, culture, history and heritage; and promoting closer cultural relations between the United States and Italy.
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