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From the office of the President of the Grand Lodge of the Northwest:
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) is the largest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States and the Grand Lodge of the Northwest wishes to share our Italian heritage and culture with everyone. Italian ancestry is not required.
There is a little bit of Italy in all of us. Anyone who loves the Italian culture is welcome. We are excited for you to get to know us. Through these pages, get information about what is happening in our communities, find a local lodge near you, join, and begin experiencing the fun and advantages of belonging.
Linda Buccini Anderson, President
There is a little bit of Italy in all of us. Anyone who loves the Italian culture is welcome. We are excited for you to get to know us. Through these pages, get information about what is happening in our communities, find a local lodge near you, join, and begin experiencing the fun and advantages of belonging.
Current Events
Vancouver USA #2690
Annual Spaghetti Dinner
American Legion Post #176
14011 NE 20th Avenue, Vancouver
Info: Mike Cherney (360)903-812
Tacoma Lodge # 1175
Crab Feed and Dance
with the Mary Marchese Band
Slavonian Hall 2306 N 30th, Tacoma
Contact: Gina Eacrett 253-831-2733
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We have many members who have been with the Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America for over 50 years!
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2024 Grand Lodge of the Nothwest Scholarship Winners
Isabella Ferrari
A testimony by Angelo Bianchi
Columbus
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The Grand Lodge of the Northwest is comprised of 15 local lodges across the Northwest. Find the one closest to you. Attend one of their meetings or events, request more information, or fill out an application and begin / resume your newest adventure into the Italian culture.
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Commission for Social Justice
ABOUT THE COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE®
The Commission for Social Justice® (CSJ) is the anti-defamation arm of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA), the biggest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian descent in the United States.
- The CSJ was founded in 1979 to fight the stereotyping of Italian Americans by the entertainment, advertising and media industries. It also collaborates with other groups to ensure that people of all races, religions and cultures are treated with dignity and respect.
- The CSJ monitors the entertainment, advertising and news industries, contacts offending parties and alerts other Italian American organizations, e-mail networks and concerned individuals to the problem so that they too can take action.
- Through its Positive Image Program, the CSJ regularly informs the media and general public about Italian American achievements, contributions, history and culture.
- As part of its Positive Image Program, the CSJ conducts research, produces studies, teaching tools, pamphlets, exhibits and other materials on the achievements and contributions of Italian Americans.
- The CSJ conducts campaigns at both the community and the national levels that support cultural and social issues of importance to Italian Americans. (Legislation, commemorative stamps, Columbus Day/Heritage Month, etc.)
- To achieve its objectives, the CSJ engages in community and government relations as well as in grassroots campaigns and fund-raising efforts. However, given its non-profit status, the CSJ cannot offer legal advice or assistance in lawsuits.