EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY

On August 24, 2016, a large part of central Italy was struck by a devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter near the towns of Accumoli and Amatrice. Here's a fact that brings this close to those with relatives in Abruzzo: Amatrice is a mere 32 kilometers (19 miles) north of the city of L'Aquila (which itself was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2009). This tragic disaster has claimed the lives of hundreds of people, and words cannot convey the deep loss that has affected so many of us. Our hearts and prayers are with them and the rescue workers who are frantically trying to save the remaining victims trapped under the rubble.

The National Italian American Foundation and The Order Sons of Italy/Sons of Italy Foundation have already established means by which we can help to raise funds for the relief efforts. Please see below for details on how to donate:

National Italian American Foundation Please help the National Italian American Foundation, and our partners throughout the Italian American community to raise funds for our Italian family.

To help in ANY amount, please visit www.ItalianAmericanRelief.org. Sons of Italy Foundation The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) has set up an Earthquake Relief Fund to help the region recover from this disaster. All donations to this fund are tax-deductible.

The SIF will be working directly with the Embassy of Italy to direct funds to emergency relief, recovery and/or rebuilding as requested by the Italian Government.

DONATE ONLINE NOW:

www.osia.org/secure/donate-sif Make your contribution to the SIF fund called "Disaster Relief." (Donations made online will be acknowledged by email.)

DONATE BY MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL:

Please use the donation form to make your contribution by mail, fax or email.