This year marks our 48th anniversary as an organization that is dedicated to children, families and the fostering of the Italian-American heritage and culture. The Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean (IAATO) was started by a few dedicated members, and over the years, has grown into a membership that is now over 400 strong!
Due to our growth we have been able to accomplish many of our goals as a club, and increase many levels of service to our community. We recently purchased and rebuilt a new Italian Cultural Center, which serves as our headquarters. We are proud to announce it’s world class banquet facility, classrooms, meeting rooms and Resource Center.
We also provide thousands of dollars in scholarships for students that pursue Italian Studies. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Explorers, Little Leaguers and many others have also benefited by receiving funds and play ground equipment.
Our five-day Italian Festival annually attracts thousands of people with a taste for our traditional foods and wholesome family fun. IAATO welcomes you to visit our Festival Page for event information
Our annual Festival is our largest fundraiser for the year and is well-recognized throughout the community, county, and state. We are “Dedicated to All the Children”; last year we provided over $60,000 in scholarships and donated more than $40,000 to other children's sports and community-related groups, through our Continuing Education Scholarship Program.
1110 State Highway 35 South, Ocean, New Jersey 07712
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