The Italian Welfare League mourns the passing of its recipient, Giovanni Schimenti. Giovanni was “A Special Boy” who suffered with Down...

These young teenagers, who are on the spectrum, outgrew their childhood furniture, so the IWL funded new beds, mattresses and night...

Matteo has Cloves syndrome, a lymphatic malformation. Swimming helps clear his lymphatic system, so the IWL donated 48 weeks of swim...

This 6-year-old received 20 sessions of specialized therapy for his ADHD and autism. "I can’t begin to thank you enough! I appreciate it...

This Autistic child required extensive oral surgery, and an anesthesiologist to help him cope with the procedure. "Just wanted to send a...

The IWL purchased this powered activity chair for 7-year-old Emma who has spinal muscular atrophy. "We can’t begin to thank you all...

This young boy is getting therapy for his hypotonia stemming from a congenital heart defect. The family also received a special COVID-19...

The IWL has helped many special needs children enjoy the outdoors with adaptive bikes. Here's a note from the parents of Penelope who...

This young boy from Amityville faces many physical challenges and is wheelchair bound. The League donated a gift card to his family and...

The IWL continues to support hippotherapy for many children with different special needs. This 5-year-old girl from Brooklyn has Spinal...