PARSIPPANY — Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 members donated twelve complete turkey dinners to clients of Parsippany Child Day Care Center, 300 Baldwin Road. They also donated $1,500 in gift cards to other families throughout Parsippany for the holiday.
ShopRite Parsippany also contributed in donating to the Thanksgiving turkey dinners. There was a total of 24 complete turkey dinners distributed, an additional twelve to other Parsippany families.
Sons of Italy hosts many successful fundraising events throughout the year. 100% of the money raised during their fundraising events are donated to organizations throughout the year.
Sons of Italy also purchases gift cards from area stores to donate to local charitable organizations, including Parsippany Day Care Center, Parsippany Food Pantry, the Valerie Fund, and Jersey Battered Women’s Service. The Sons of Italy also awards many scholarships to graduating students of both high schools.
In July the Sons of Italy raised over $10,000 from their successful golf outing, and more recently they held a successful Beefsteak dinner.
Sons of Italy, very active in community events, also sponsors a fundraiser for Par-Troy Wrestling Club.
Members of the Sons of Italy should be proud of all the fundraising efforts that helps families in need not just holidays but all year round.
To become a member contact President Joseph Jannarone, Jr. at (973) 632-4765.
