National Organization of Italian American Women Honors Three Wise Women at Providence Epiphany Fundraiser

This year, NOIAW will celebrate the achievements of Vittoria Pacifico-DeBenedictis, President of St. Mary’s Academy – Bay View, Lisa Silvestro Holley, Esq., Deputy Personnel Administrator for Labor Relations for the State of Rhode Island and Diana Franchitto, President and CEO of Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island.

Providence, RI, January 14, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The Rhode Island Region of the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW) will honor three of the state’s most accomplished women at its annual Epiphany Celebration Fundraiser on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. The event features cocktails and a light buffet and begins at 6:00 PM at Centro Restaurant at the Omni Hotel in Providence.

What
Epiphany Celebration Fundraiser Honoring Three Italian American Wise Women

Where
Centro Restaurant at the Omni Hotel, Providence, RI

When
Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at 6:00 PM

Who
National Organization of Italian American Women, Rhode Island Region

Why
To benefit NOIAW’s scholarships and cultural programming

How
To buy tickets in advance, e-mail noiaw@noiaw.org, visit noiaw.org, or call 212-642-2003

Each year NOIAW recognizes three Italian American Wise Women at its Epiphany event. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit NOIAW’s scholarships and other programs for young Italian American women – including a biannual cultural exchange trip in which Italian American college students visit Rome at no cost to them, to connect with their heritage and gain access to international professional opportunities.

This year, NOIAW will celebrate the achievements of Vittoria Pacifico-DeBenedictis, President of St. Mary’s Academy – Bay View, Lisa Silvestro Holley, Esq., Deputy Personnel Administrator for Labor Relations for the State of Rhode Island and Diana Franchitto, President and CEO of Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island.

Anne Marie D’Attelo, President of NOIAW’s Rhode Island Region, said, “On behalf of NOIAW’s entire Board of Directors, I am proud to recognize the tremendous achievements of our 2015 honorees, who inspire all Italian American women to pursue their passions and excel in all of their endeavors.”

Tickets start at $65. For tickets and sponsorship information, e-mail noiaw@noiaw.org or call 212-642-2003.

About NOIAW

The National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW) is the only national organization for women of Italian ancestry. We celebrate and preserve Italian heritage, culture and language. Through cultural programs, special events, networking opportunities, mentoring, scholarship and cultural exchange initiatives we seek to promote and support the achievements of women of Italian ancestry in the workplace and the community. For more information about NOIAW, its members and programs, or to become a member, visit www.noiaw.org, call (212) 642-2003, or follow us on Twitter (@NOIAW) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/noiaw.)

The National Organization of Italian American Women, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law.
Contact
National Organization of Italian American Women
Beth Connolly
212-642-2003
www.noiaw.org
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