A heartwarming intergenerational exchange took place at Italian Community Services as students from La Scuola International School visited our senior members. Before sharing lunch together, the children engaged in a lively Q&A session with the ICS President and colored Easter greeting cards for the Easter Care Packages. Through heartfelt conversations, they practiced their Italian while discovering stories of the past, creating a meaningful connection between generations. A day filled with curiosity, joy, and shared memories.

In October, we received a special visit from 4th graders from La Scuola International School! (www.lascuolasf.org)

We were delighted to welcome the bright young students from La Scuola for a memorable luncheon with our community. These Italian-speaking children filled our space with curiosity, warmth, and excitement, sharing their stories and asking thoughtful questions of our seniors. Their visit was a joyful reminder of the importance of connection across generations, and it brought smiles all around.

Moments like these bring us closer and fill us with gratitude for the wonderful spirit of our community.

Last Wednesday, February 21st, was a special day for us at Italian Community Services (ICS), as we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Burlingame High School's Italian class and their teacher, the talented Celine Perry as well as representatives from the BHS Italian Exchange Boosters Program.

Burlingame High School is one of the 8 schools that received the John C. Riccio grant from ICS that nurtures and inspires Italian cultural appreciation, language, and community connection.

Students from Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School visited Italian Community Services with a special surprise for our community. Students in their Italian program serenaded our seniors with a rendition of “Testa, spalle, ginocchia e piedi” at our community luncheon.

Learn about the vibrant Italian Program at St. Catherine of Siena School, a proud recipient of ICS's John C. Riccio Grant. With over 40 years of history, this foreign language program immerses students in the rich Italian culture and language.

Read the message of thanks from Riccio Grant recipient Marin Catholic about how the grant has helped to create an Italian program rich in experience as their students immerse themselves in the Italian culture in North Beach.