Italian Community Services

In 1916, leading members of the San Francisco Italian community, such as A.P. Giannini, Marco Fontana and Andrea Sbarboro, established the Italian-American Community Services Agency. They had a dream. Successful in their own lives, these leaders wanted to help their Italian brethren. Italian Community Services provides Bay Area Italian-American individuals and families with trusted resources to help them live healthy, independent and productive lives. We are committed to honoring and preserving the Italian language and culture, with an emphasis on the strength and support that comes from family, community, education and goodwill.

ITALIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES

Socializing/Entertainment
• Conversational Italian classes
• Crafts
• Volunteering
• Cooking lessons
• Weekly luncheons
• Italian card games
• Rai Television from 9am-5pm
• Musical performances
• Italian Movies
• Karaoke
• Access to books
Wellness
• Wellness Classes for Seniors
Informational Presentations
• Informational sessions for the ageing continuum
For the those new to the Bay Area
• Referrals
• Best practices for Bay Area living

ITALIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES OUTREACH

• Italian/English translations pertaining to senior services
• Care Coordination for those transitioning from a hospital or rehabilitation center to home
• Assistance with setting up appointments at the Italian Consulate
• Advocacy for seniors living at home and in care facilities
• Navigating government sponsored assistance programs
• Connecting seniors to resources in their communities
• Providing support to family members
• Home visits
• Financial Support for those who qualify
• Venue space available for Italian Language/Culture theme meetings/events
• Supporting Italian Language/Culture clubs at both High School and College level
• Hospital visits and nursing home visits
• Food assistance via Italian Community Services or Meals on Wheels