BECOME A MEMBER

Celebrating and Preserving Italian American Heritage in the Midwest!

  • MISSION

    The Little Italy Foundation advocates for Midwest Italian American communities, preserving their rich history and cultural heritage through dynamic cultural events, community beautification, and economic development. We work to support both current and former residents, celebrating and sustaining the unique identity and legacy of these neighborhoods by leveraging local resources and fostering cultural exchange.

  • VISION

    Our vision is to foster thriving communities that honor and preserve Italian American heritage for future generations. We aim to promote regional and international cultural exchange, deepen awareness of Italian American history, and advocate for community rights. Through education and engagement, we strive to celebrate and protect our shared legacy, inspiring pride and connection across generations.

From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of ๐˜š๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ, comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen.

CABRINI

PENDANT

Little Italy Midwest and Luna & Rose collabs to bring you the Cabrini pendant! Female owned with ethical, sustainable metals we are proud to give strong women this beautiful pendant to wear and help guide their path.
Italian American Free Membership sign up

Make a donation

It all began with a dream. If youโ€™d like to help us bring this dream to life and watch our community thrive, please consider donating to support your stateโ€™s Italian American heritage!

Donate