Established in 1905 as a mutual aid society for the early Italian immigrants, today OSIA has more than 600,000 members and supporters and a network of more than 700 chapters coast to coast, making it the leading service and advocacy organization for the nation's estimated 26 million people of Italian descent.
Its missions include encouraging 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.
To find out more about the national organization, visit the website.
The Shoreline Sons and Daughters of Italy was established on December 8, 2002, becoming one of 17 active lodges in the state under the jurisdiction of the Connecticut Grand Lodge, which started in 1914 in Waterbury.
Our lodge has numerous functions such as pasta dinners, concerts, and bus trips to raise money for the following:
Membership: all are welcomed to join.