Italian Community Services

We were honored to host and attend an inspiring discussion on the Slow Food Movement and the ongoing work of the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG).
Hearing from Daniele Ceratto, Lorenzo Scarpone, Dr. Raymond Isola, alumni of UNISG, and other leaders in the field highlighted the importance of biodiversity, sustainability, and food culture in shaping future generations.
Thank you to the organizers and speakers for fostering meaningful dialogue around food, community, and education.

Slow Food International UNISG - Università degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who enrich our lives with their love, guidance, and strength.

Thank you for preserving our traditions, sharing our culture, and helping keep our community connected across generations.

From all of us at ICS, we wish you a joyful Father's Day surrounded by family, laughter, and cherished memories.

Buona Festa del Papà! ❤️🇮🇹
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Oggi celebriamo tutti i papà, i nonni e le figure paterne che arricchiscono le nostre vite con il loro amore, la loro guida e la loro forza.

Grazie per custodire le nostre tradizioni, condividere la nostra cultura e contribuire a mantenere viva la nostra comunità attraverso le generazioni.

Da tutti noi di ICS, i nostri più cari auguri per una splendida Festa del Papà, circondati dall'affetto della famiglia, dalla gioia e da momenti indimenticabili.

Buona Festa del Papà! ❤️🇮🇹

Bay Area

🇮🇹 Riccio Grants Across the Bay Area
Italian Community Services is proud to support the Italian program at Lowell High School, San Francisco's oldest public high school and the only one offering Italian language instruction.
Thanks to a Riccio Grant awarded this winter, 146 students participated in an unforgettable field trip to Castello di Amorosa, where they had the opportunity to experience Italian culture beyond the classroom.
For many students, it was their first visit to an Italian restaurant. One student shared:
"It was the best day of my life because I never had a chance to eat in an Italian restaurant before."
Moments like these remind us that supporting Italian language education is about more than learning vocabulary and grammar—it is about creating meaningful experiences, inspiring curiosity, and building lasting cultural connections.

We are honored to help Lowell continue its legacy of academic excellence while making Italian language and culture accessible to the next generation.
📖 Read the story "Italian Learning in Action": www.italiancs.org/blog/when-support-becomes-an-unforgettable-experience

Every Wednesday, our luncheon brings seniors together to enjoy good food, meaningful conversations, and the warmth of community.

Thank you to Louisa Pickering for generously sponsoring the luncheon, and to the volunteers from Le Donne d'Italia and the Istituto Italiano Scuola for their invaluable support.

Learn more about the programs and events that keep our community connected by visiting our website: www.italiancs.org 🇮🇹❤️
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Anche questa settimana abbiamo avuto il piacere di condividere il pranzo del mercoledì con i nostri anziani, in un'atmosfera di amicizia, allegria e comunità.
Un sentito ringraziamento a Louisa Pickering per aver generosamente sponsorizzato il pranzo e ai volontari de Le Donne d’Italia e della Istituto Italiano Scuola per il loro prezioso supporto.
Scopri di più sui programmi e gli eventi che mantengono unita la nostra comunità visitando il nostro sito web: www.italiancs.org 🇮🇹❤️

CIAO Bay Area

In observance of Juneteenth, the ICS offices will be closed on Friday, June 19.
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In occasione del Juneteenth, gli uffici di ICS resteranno chiusi venerdì 19 giugno.

Save the Date
Landmark: 110th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Casa Fugazi | North Beach, San Francisco

Join us for a landmark evening celebrating 110 years of community, culture, and shared heritage.
A special night honoring our past and looking toward the future.
📩 Join the ticket waitlist today: www.italiancs.org/celebration
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Save the Date
Evento storico: Celebrazione del 110° anniversario
Domenica 8 novembre 2026
Casa Fugazi | North Beach, San Francisco

Unitevi a noi per una serata memorabile che celebra 110 anni di comunità, cultura e patrimonio condiviso.

Una serata speciale per onorare il nostro passato e guardare al futuro.
📩 Iscriviti nella lista d’attesa: www.italiancs.org/celebration

CIAO Bay Area

IAFL members from out of town visited ICS after Festa Italiana!
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Dopo la Festa Italiana, i membri dell'IAFL arrivati da fuori città hanno fatto visita all'ICS! 🇮🇹🎉

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⏳ Only two weeks left to apply for the Italian Community Services Riccio Grant! 🇮🇹

Italian Community Services is proud to support schools and nonprofit organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting Italian language and culture throughout the Bay Area.

If your organization is making a difference through Italian education and cultural programs, we encourage you to apply before the deadline! ✨

Apply here: www.italiancs.org/riccio-grant
Deadline: June 30, 2026
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⏳ Mancano solo due settimane per presentare domanda per il Riccio Grant di Italian Community Services! 🇮🇹

Italian Community Services è orgogliosa di sostenere scuole e organizzazioni non profit impegnate nella promozione e nella valorizzazione della lingua e della cultura italiana in tutta la Bay Area.

Se la tua organizzazione contribuisce a fare la differenza attraverso programmi educativi e culturali dedicati all'Italia, ti invitiamo a presentare la tua candidatura prima della scadenza! ✨

Candidati qui: www.italiancs.org/riccio-grant
Scadenza: 30 giugno 2026
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