OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to preserve and promote a positive image of Italian-American’s in Clark County through charitable activities including, providing scholarships to Italian-American students with ability and financial need, assisting Italian-American families with personal hardships, and contributing to other charitable activities in Clark County.
Our mission is to preserve and promote a positive image of Italian-American’s in Clark County through charitable activities including, providing scholarships to Italian-American students with ability and financial need, assisting Italian-American families with personal hardships, and contributing to other charitable activities in Clark County.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Since 1983, the Augustus Society has awarded over 500 scholarships and awards, totaling more than $750,000 in scholarships to Italian American students from Clark County, Nevada. For more information about obtaining a scholarship please see the scholarship information page.
- Organized Italian-American participation and theme float in 2005 & 2006 Helldorado Parade.
- Established the Augustus Society at UNLV in 2005 for participating Italian-American students.
- Funded the 1st undergraduate Italian Language Course at UNLV beginning Spring of 2001.
- Supported Resolution for Wartime Violations Against Italian-Americans.
- Financial assistance donated to local charities.
- UNA STORIA SEGRETA" (The untold story) exhibited April 2001 at Las Vegas Art Museum.