What is UNICO National?
UNICO National is a nationwide service organization similar to Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary. Its membership is exclusively open to American men and women of Italian heritage, or persons married to men and women of Italian heritage, of good character and reputation. Members are united in a national chain, working jointly on national projects and separately on community activities, to uplift the prestige of our people. It is non-political and non-sectarian. What does UNICO do? It grants scholarship awards, promotes Italian Study Chairs, observes Columbus Day with fitting programs, participates in underprivileged and handicapped children’s work, charities, community and civic activities, mental health programs, Cooley’s Anemia programs, and promotes good fellowship among members. What does the name UNICO mean? The name, translated from the Italian language, means “unique” or “only one of its kind.” Additionally, the letters are interpreted as U-Unity, N-Neighborliness, I-Integrity, C-Charity
