The South San Francisco Italian American Citizens Club (IACC) was founded on December 7, 1916, by a group of Italian immigrants. They founded a political organization as incentive for Italian immigrants to become citizens and form a united force to protect their civil rights. Today the IACC is no longer a political organization, but strives to promote and maintain the Italian culture, traditions, and values of its founders. The IACC also fosters a strong commitment to community service via charitable events and contributions, scholarships, and cultural exchanges.

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The IACC supports two primary charities. The first, Cooley's Anemia research, funds research towards finding a cure for Cooley's Anemia, a blood deficiency prevalent among young people of the Mediterranean. The second, the Italian American Community Services Agency, provides services to immigrants and older adults within the Italian communities at large. Several fund raisers are planned during the year to raise money for these two primary charities. Contributions are also given to various other charities and non-profit organizations such as the Italian Language School of South San Francisco, public school and church sponsored events, and adopt-a-family programs during the holidays.

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The IACC awards two scholarships to graduating high school seniors each year.
The scholarship program is intended to assist and encourage young people to seek higher education and to become aware of the Italian culture and heritage.

IACC Scholarship Applications are due April 25, 2008!

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The IACC is a member of the United States Bocce Association and has an organized group that maintains the bocce courts at Orange Memorial Park in South San Francisco. The IACC plans and hosts bocce tournaments throughout the year, the most popular being the annual Italian American Games Bocce Tournament, which was founded in 1986. The IACC also hosts Fall, Summer, and Spring bocce leagues for its members.

Click here for more information about bocce and to view a bocce events schedule.

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Dinners are held throughout the year at different locations throughout the San Francisco bay area. IACC dinner dances always feature excellent Italian cuisine and music with both a traditional and modern appeal. Other dinners also provide entertainment, such as bingo, raffles, and more!

Click here to view the IACC events calendar.

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The IACC sponsors an annual family style picnic for all members and the community. It is usually held at the local South San Francisco Orange Memorial Park. Before and after a barbeque lunch, members, along with their families and friends, can enjoy activities such as bocce, bingo, roulette, the salami throw, and other popular games and activities.

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The IACC sponsors various trips and excursions throughout the year. An annual overnight bus trip to Reno, Nevada has been very popular! Past trips have also included Las Vegas, Monterey, mystery trips, cruises, and vacation specials to Italy and other destinations.

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The IACC promotes cultural exchanges between Italy and the local community. The IACC has organized successful cultural exchanges with musicians, athletes, theatrical groups, and tourist groups from Italy. Additional cultural events and exchanges are being planned for the future.

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The IACC newsletter, Il Cittadino, is written in English. Il Cittadino is sent to all IACC members and sponsors every other month. It features articles and pictures, and keeps the members up-to-date on all the IACC club events. It also seeks to focus on informative writings and cultural articles. Click Here to view the current issue of Il Cittadino.

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The IACC meets every third Tuesday of each odd month at 7:30 pm in the All Souls Cafeteria Hall on the corner of Spruce & Miller Avenues in South San Francisco. Each member is encouraged to participate and become involved in club events. Action items for the general meetings must be brought to the Board of Directors meeting for review. The Board meets every first Monday of each odd month at 7:30 pm in the club house at the Orange Park Bocce Courts.

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