Welcome

The UNICO National mission is to promote the image of Italian Americans along with Italian heritage and culture by supporting charitable, scientific, cultural, educational, and literary projects.

The men and women of our many chapters across the country devote their time, energy and resources to serve their local communities. They also support UNICO National causes such as scholarships, Cooley’s Anemia, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Cancer Prevention and Research.

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Founded in 1922 by Dr. Anthony P. Vastola in Waterbury, Connecticut to unite people of Italian heritage in an organization to perform charitable, patriotic and educational deeds.

UNICO’s motto is “Service Above Self”. UNICO means “unique” or “only one of its kind” in Italian and additionally, the letters represent: U-Unity, N-Neighborliness, I-Integrity, C-Charity and O-Opportunity.

Columbus Day

2019

UNICO members participate in many Columbus Day activities, including several parades. Click here for information on Columbus Day.

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 Click here for Information on Participating & Marching in the NYC Parade on Columbus Day 

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                        Sample letter to NEA in                     Support of  Columbus Day.

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Link to .pdf of One Voice Coalition petition.

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2020 National Convention

Registration for UNICO's 98th National Convention July 22 to July 26, 2020 at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Meyers, Florida is now open. Click the link for more information.