Charities
In the last 20 years, our National Organization has given more than $165 million to education, medical research, cultural preservation, disaster relief, Veterans causes and other efforts.
Some of our Local Charities include:
ALZHEIMERS is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. At first, increasing forgetfulness or mild confusion may be the only symptoms that you notice. But over time, the disease robs you of your memory, especially recent memories. OSIA has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years for research.
CANCER is a disease involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. We have all known someone that has suffered with cancer
COOLEY'S ANEMIA or THALASSEMIA is a fatal genetic blood disorder involving less than normal amounts of an oxygen- carrying protein. It affects people of Mediterranean descent
AUTISM is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language.
We also donate to:
Help Now -- Spousal Abuse
Wreaths Across America
Senior Santa
Scholarships to Local High School Council on Aging
Hope Partnership Diabetes Foundation
Classroom Project
Royal Gardens Assisted living
Meals for Mom & Dinners for Dads
Teacher Appreciation Week at Mill Creek Elementary
congratulations to Jennifer Caressimo
We proudly gave $150.00 to Mill Creek Elementary School, Kissimmee, FL. Home of the Gators. Left to right. Principal, Mrs. Latricia Pinder, Son’s & Daughters of Italy counsel member, Ellen Lynch, also a school district employee, Mill Creek valued teacher, Jennifer Caressimo. Date: May 1, 2025
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, 2025
Harmony High School, in Osceola County Recipients
Congratulations to Riley Carson DeCoster & SeanPaul DeCoster
Our scholarship recipients joined us for the lodge Christmas celebration this past December 2024. SeanPaul DeCoster (2021) and Riley Carson DeCoster (2022) both graduates of Harmony High School, in Osceola County. Brother and sister are presently attending Florida State University with SeanPaul soon to graduate with his degree in Accounting. Riley will follow with a degree in Criminology. Our best wishes to both of our recipients and their parents, lodge members, Sean and Cindy DeCoster.
Osceola High School with Principal Beth Kennedy
Congratulations to the teachers at Osceola High School
The faculty at Osceola High School were honored with a $150 check in recognition of their dedication and hard work throughout the academic year. Accepting the check on the left is Principal Beth Kennedy, alongside esteemed Sons & Daughters of Italy member and Osceola High math teacher, Samantha Lynch. This generous gift serves as a token of appreciation for the educators who tirelessly prepare students for college, life, and beyond. Congratulations to the entire staff on another successful year of shaping young minds and fostering a bright future for our youth!
Teachers Appreciation Week at Harmony Community School
The Osceola County Sons and Daughters of Italy continue their mission of giving back by donating Starbucks gift cards to the dedicated educators at Harmony Community School, in celebration of Teachers Appreciation Week. Presented by our president, Bob Cardaci, this gesture serves as a heartfelt thank-you to the teachers who make a lasting impact on students every day. Stay tuned as we extend our appreciation to more schools throughout the community!
Teachers Appreciation Week at Bay Meadows Elementary School
Joann Dorries, Principal of Bay Meadows Elementary School, gratefully accepts a donation from Gertrude Sciame Dorries, Past President of the Osceola County, Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week.