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2023 Annual Appeal:
Achievements
Our accomplishments during this past year helped to brighten our cultural heritage and build our community, thanks to many generous supporters
$18,000 in grants issued to new Italian businesses, Make-a-Wish Foundation, schools, cultural events, and other neighborhood charities
High School Sports Awards Banquet — 300 athletes and their families honored … May (cost $15K)
Statuto Race — largest attendance for the running race ever … June (cost $18K)
Festa — family fun, performances, and the best attendance ever … August (cost $42K)
Painting of the neighborhood poles in the Italian flag colors … September (cost $2K)
Lighting of Sts. Peter & Paul Church in our heritage colors … October (cost $4K; future permanent installation $100K)
Italian language classes — returned two nights a week at the Club … (cost $12K)
Athletics soccer team — wins the SFSFL Championship! … August (cost $7K)
Building the brand — leading to increased membership
On the Horizon
Scholarships for college … (FUTURE GOAL $20K)
One lucky Club student will be sent to Italy through the “Voyage of Discovery” program
Attracting and retaining Italian businesses in our community … (FUTURE GOAL $50K)
Pizza Festival in North Beach featuring top pizzaioli from Bay Area … (FUTURE COST $42K)
Future Signs and Symbols
Extended pole painting and lighting to illuminate the neighborhood for all to see … ($115K PROJECTED COST)
Bringing back “the Boot signs” … ($50K PROJECTED COST)
Expand and maintain the footprint of historic North Beach’s Little Italy for all to enjoy … (FUTURE COST $250K)