About Us

Building Community. Supporting Education. Celebrating Heritage.

UNICO Stamford is part of UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States. Since 1922, UNICO chapters across the country have been committed to one core principle:

Our Story

Here in Stamford, we bring that mission to life through scholarships, charitable initiatives, and events that strengthen both our local community and our cultural roots.

WHO WE ARE

We are a network of professionals, leaders, and community members who share a commitment to:

Promoting Italian heritage and culture
Supporting students through scholarships
Giving back to local charities
Building meaningful community connections

OUR IMPACT

Each year, UNICO Stamford raises funds to support:

Local student scholarships
Charitable organizations serving our community
Cultural and educational initiatives

Through events such as our annual Golf Outing and community gatherings, we transform tradition into tangible impact — helping students pursue higher education and supporting causes that matter locally.

WHY IT MATTERS

Italian American heritage is about more than tradition — it’s about contribution.

UNICO was originally founded during a time when Italian Americans faced prejudice and exclusion. Our founders believed in strengthening both community identity and civic engagement.

Today, that spirit continues.

We honor our heritage not only by celebrating it — but by actively improving the communities we live in.

Meet The Leadership Team

John A. Cassone

President

Frank Scaturchio

Vice President

Rick Castiglione

Treasurer

Chessy Santoro

Recording Secretary

Rita Conte

Recording Secretary

Rick Corbo

Sergeant at Arms

Adrian Dattolo

Vice President-elect

Why Join UNICO Stamford?

Membership means:

Making a real difference locally
Connecting with like-minded professionals
Building friendships that extend beyond events
Supporting the next generation

If you care about service, culture, and community — there’s a place for you here.

Our Committees

Our chapter’s work is driven by dedicated committees that help organize events, support our scholarship program, promote Italian heritage, and strengthen our community. These committees allow members to actively contribute their time, ideas, and leadership to the mission of UNICO Stamford.