The Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation (NOIA) awarded $211,046 to support organizations and programs in our region. NOIA, a philanthropic organization, is dedicated to supporting its communities and celebrating Italian American heritage.

Ten organizations, including four local parishes, received funding from NOIA in 2016:

Padua Franciscan
$50,000
 
Holy Redeemer Church
$25,000
 
Holy Rosary Church
$25,000
 
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
$25,000
 
St. Rocco's Catholic Church
$25,000
 
Membership Matching Program
$26,546
 
College Now Mentoring Program
$11,000
 
Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation
$10,000
 
Cleveland Opera Theater
$7,500
 
Italian Sons & Daughters of America
$6,000