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Our Mission: Service Above Self

The Dante Alighieri Society was incorporated in 1909 and has been a recognized organization worldwide for the last 116 years.

The society was named after the Renaissance poet Dante Alighieri from Florence who authored the Divine Comedy. The sole purpose of the Dante Alighieri Society is to promote the study of the Italian language and culture throughout the world. A purpose independent of political ideologies, national or ethnic origins or religious beliefs, and that the Society is the free association of people, not just Italians, but all people everywhere who are united by their love for the Italian languages and culture and the spirit of universal humanism that these represent.

At the heart of this organization, we come together to celebrate and spread the Italian Culture while giving back to the community at large. We are one unified club, movement and initiative for the culture and for the people.

Dante News:

Ms. McDonough plans to attend the University of Maryland where she will pursue a career in Hearing and Speech Science. She intends to become a speech pathologist, specifically working in Preschool and Elementary Education.
Lila explains in her essay, “This career allows me to give back to students the way my speech pathologist did for me. I want to be able to make a difference in children’s lives and help them feel more comfortable and confident not only in their voice, but in themselves. Communication is one of the most important skills in life.” See post…
Ms. Guido plans to attend Ramapo College of New Jersey where she will study nursing, then will pursue a career in both nursing and clinical research. Carmela intends to research autoimmune diseases in children.
Carmela explained in her essay that “giving back has been a part of me since I could remember, and going off to college to learn how to actually make a difference in one’s health excites me to no end…. In my journey to become a nurse, I plan to spend some time in specialties like the NICU and PICU where I can take care of children who are suffering and need a loving hand.” See post…
DeRihanna is a senior at Hoboken High School and will be attending Felician University where she will begin studying for a career in nursing. Her essay on Italian culture and family values was inspired by her grandpa, a nurse himself. Rihanna exemplifies the Dante Alighieri Society’s adage of “Service Above Self,” and expresses her desire to “care and support” others in need. Rihanna received her $5,000.00 award at the Hoboken High School Awards Ceremony on June 12.

Gentlemen: Tickets are now available for our upcoming Jazz Night at the Dante. Hope you can make this cool night a success. Bring a guest and enjoy music provided by a talented Jersey City musician and trio. Tickets are $40.00 including pizza and sandwiches, BYOB. Email DASJCNJ@gmail.com to reserve your tickets.

Dante Alighieri Society: 2026 Man of the Year Gala A warm welcome to the 2026 Dante Alighieri Society Man of the Year Gala. We're thrilled to celebrate this year's honorees and their commitment to community. A special thank you to all our members and supporters. #DanteAlighieri #ManOfTheYear #CommunityImpact #GalaEvent #Scholarship Robert Knapp and Michael Amabile

We are proud to be a Steel Sponsor of @actnowfoundation's 7th Annual Music & Memories Gala 🌟 At the Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City Inc., we are honored to support this important mission serving families navigating Alzheimer’s and related dementias through cognitive assessments, long-term care planning, caregiver support and crisis management, education, outreach, and advocacy across New Jersey. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner in such meaningful work and look forward to an unforgettable evening on March 7, featuring live entertainment by The Time Machine Band, an elegant cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, raffles, and a ballroom filled with connection. 💛 We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🎟 Get your tickets at @actnowfoundation, link is in their bio.

You’re Invited! 🍽️ Super Family Beefsteak Dinner 🗓️ Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. 📍 Saint Ann Church, 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 🎟️ $55.00 per person ℹ️ Respond by text to Lou 201-920-0891 by Wednesday, February 4

❄️ Phil’s shadow means another six weeks of cozy blankets, hot cocoa, and snow‑filled streets! Who’s ready to embrace the extra winter wonder? #GroundhogDay #WinterIsHere

✨ Happy New Year from the Dante family to yours! Wishing you health, happiness, and a year filled with community, kindness, and new beginnings. 🎉 #DanteAlighieriSocietyJC #DASJC #HappyNewYear #CommunityTogether

✨🎄 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝘆, 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🎄✨ Yesterday, the Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City proudly hosted our 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲, a tradition nearly 𝟮𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴. Families from across our community came together to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas—sharing smiles, laughter, and hope. From a warm 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, festive 𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮, 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗥𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, and 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱, this day was all about giving back and lifting one another up. ❤️🤍💚 A heartfelt 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to our incredible 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 for helping make yesterday such a success and for the meaningful work you do 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴, not just during the holidays. Your generosity continues to make a real difference in the lives of local families. Together, we keep the Christmas spirit alive through community, compassion, and service. 🎁 #DanteAlighieriSocietyJC #DASJC #HudsonCounty #CommunityGiving #HolidayJoy

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿! ❄️✨ As the season begins, we’re reminded of the warmth and strength found in our Hudson County community. Winter invites us to slow down, look out for one another, and embrace the small moments of connection that brighten even the coldest days. 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗝𝗖 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝗰𝗼𝘇𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻. 🤍 #DanteAlighieriSocietyJC #DASJC #FirstDayOfWinter

This 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, the Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City was proud to continue its mission of service by distributing ShopRite gift cards to organizations and families throughout our local communities. Thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters, gift cards were shared with: ➤ Hoboken American Legion Post 107 ➤ The Hoboken Shelter ➤ St. Elizabeth Child Care Center, Jersey City ➤ St. Matthew’s Trinity Lunchtime Ministry Food Distribution Center ➤ St. Ann Church Thanksgiving Food Drive, Hoboken ➤ St. Nicholas RC Church, Jersey City ➤ Ray of Hope Foundation, Mine Hill, NJ ➤ St. John’s Lutheran Church Thanksgiving Community Dinner Celebration, Jersey City ➤ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Jersey City In addition, individual families in need in 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲, 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗸𝗲𝗻 were supported during the holiday season. Giving back is at the heart of our Italian American heritage. With sincere thanks to everyone whose generosity made this possible, we are proud to share that 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗥𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻, extending our outreach and helping ensure more families experience warmth, dignity, and support during the holidays. #DanteAlighieriSocietyJC #DASJC #ItalianAmericanHeritage #CommunityService #GivingBack

#ICYMI — Last night’s Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City Christmas Party at Villa Maria was filled with holiday cheer, great food, and even better company! 🎄✨ A special highlight of the evening was celebrating 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 and 𝗕𝗼𝗯 𝗞𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗽, who were honored as our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿. Congratulations to both for their dedication, spirit, and contributions to our community! Swipe through for a look at the joy, laughter, and festive moments that made the night truly special. 💚🤍❤️ #DanteAlighieriSocietyJC #DASJC #ChristmasParty #ItalianAmericanCommunity #HolidaySeason #CommunityCelebration

Our Mission: Service Above Self

Dante News:

2026 Lori Sorrentino Hennessey Scholarship Co-recipient Winner is Lila McDonough of Hoboken

2026 Lori Sorrentino Hennessey Scholarship Co-recipient Winner is Carmela Guido of North Bergen

2025 Lori Sorrentino Hennesey Scholarship Winner: Rihanna Buelvas.

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