Tradition, history, family and prosperity have defined ISDA since 1930. From our old school lodges and trendsetting cultural initiatives to our retirement planning and insurance offerings, we celebrate, preserve and promote the Italian American story. Explore the Italian side of America one city and neighborhood at a time with hosts John Viola, Rossella Rago (Cooking with Nonna), and Patrick O'Boyle. A century ago, a handful of Italian American college students came together to create the national Alpha Phi Delta fraternity, which, to date, has inducted 22,000 members.
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Tradition, history, family and philanthropy have defined ISDA since 1930. From our old school brick lodges to our 21st-century digital tools, we unify millions of people every year to preserve and celebrate our Italian American heritage. We've also built ISDA Financial Life, the country's largest Italian American-owned Life Insurance, IRA and Annuities provider, which operates without salaried officers or shareholders-enabling us to provide leading financial security for today's generations, and tomorrow's.
We are the descendants of proud but poor and oppressed immigrants who were forced to leave their homeland in search of jobs that would allow them to feed and care for their families who were often left behind in Italy. They were ostracized socially, forced to live in squalid conditions in ghetto neighborhoods called "Little Italy, " and only allowed to work the most dangerous and lowest paying jobs. They worked in coal mines, steel mills, sweat shops, dug ditches for tunnels and built roadways, railways and buildings.
When you join the community of the Order Italian Sons and Daughter of America, our voice as Americans of Italian descent grows stronger and more united. Your pledge of support for $25.00 includes a one-year membership status, complete with a subscription to our monthly printed edition La Nostra Voce and admittance to our nationwide virtual lodge.
You'll become a part of our virtual lodge, an online community where you can connect with other Italian Americans across the country to further explore our heritage, share recipes, preserve traditions, discover events and more. You'll also be informed of all ISDA sponsored activities happening nationwide as well as any festivals or parades in your city and beyond.
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