The Italian Welfare League has a rich history of social service, which began at the turn of the Twentieth Century, and continues to help children with special needs. In its 100+ year history, the Italian Welfare League has gone from helping Italian immigrants on the New York City piers find jobs and housing to its present mission of helping children of Italian American descent who are ill or have suffered an emotional trauma. We call these youngsters “I Nostri Bambini,” and have adopted them into our organization of caring members and supporters. Since 2001, the League has raised and distributed more than $3,000,000 to more than 2,500 children and has given grants to several organizations which provide services to children. The League’s mission is to lend a helping hand to those bambini most needy within “la Famiglia”.