Italian-Americans Making a Difference

Every year members of the St Mary of Carmen Society support local organizations in our community.

Community Support:

Since 1935 the society has been proud to provide financial support to families and organizations in need within our community. Below is a list of just a few of the many different things we have continued to support over the years. The society hosts various events throughout the year to help us support others in the community.

The Society is proud to have provided support to the following:

• Memorial Day Parade

• Parks and Recreation Dept.

• John M Barry Boys and Girls Club

• Various local sports teams

• Nonantum Children's Christmas Party Association/Annual Tree Lighting

• Nonantum Neighborhood Association and Nonantum Village Day

• Sammy Davis Fundraiser (Dana Farber Kids Christmas Wish list)

• Toys for Tots

• and many other families and organizations in the community

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Italian-American Festival:

For almost 85 years the society has organized the annual Italian-American festival in Newton. We bring together our Nonantum community along with many of the surrounding communities to celebrate our traditions and heritage at an event attended by over 10,000 people annually. To learn more about our festival, please click here.

Scholarships:

The society has donated over $70,000 in scholarships to a variety of local schools. We are happy to provide financial assistance to a wide range of families in our community. If you would like to learn more about our scholarship program, or apply for a scholarship, visit the scholarship page.

How You Can Help:

As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization our ability to conduct a wide range of charitable ventures relies solely on the generous donations of businesses and individuals. For example, you or your business can support the society  through sponsorship of our annual festival or by placing an ad in our program book which is distributed to festival attendees and surrounding businesses each year. See the festival page for information on these opportunities or send us an e-mail.

You can also help by attending and contributing to various other events we host throughout the year, including:

• Spring Dinner Dance

• Scholarship Banquet

• Christmas Tree Sale

• Check here for other events throughout the year