The Ulster County Italian American Foundation, Inc. expresses its sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families of those who perished in the earthquake that struck central Italy. There are also many people who are injured and whose homes and property have been destroyed or severely damaged. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are suffering and with those families who lost loved ones in this terrible disaster.

UCIAF will be working with the Italian Foundation Academy, Inc and our friend Stefano Acunto, Honorable Vice Consul, Republic of Italy in their relief efforts. UCIAF will be making a donation to the disaster relief efforts.

Any member interested in donating to the disaster relief program should do so to the following address and name:

Checks should be made payable to IAF / Special Fund for Amatrice may be mailed to the IAF as follows:

Italian Academy Foundation, Inc.
Special Fund for Amatrice
c/o S. Acunto
Box 9001
Mt Vernon NY 10552-9001

You may also donate by clicking here   When you do please put "Earthquake" in the space for entering your donation "purpose"

Grazie,
Tony Marmo, President