Unity
Neighborliness
Integrity
Charity
Opportunity

UNICO National

Service Above Self
The Largest Italian-American Community Service Organization

Leonardo da Vinci

Italian: “La semplicità è l’ultima sofisticazione.”

English: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

Galileo Galilei

Italian: “Non si può insegnare nulla a un uomo; si può solo aiutarlo a scoprire ciò che ha già dentro di sé.”

English: “You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.”

Maria Montessori

Italian: “Aiutami a fare da solo.”

English: “Help me to do it myself.”

Michelangelo Buonarroti

Italian: “Il pericolo più grande per la maggior parte di noi non è che il nostro obiettivo sia troppo alto e che manchiamo di raggiungerlo, ma che sia troppo basso e che lo raggiungiamo.”

English: “The greatest danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.”

Federico Fellini

Italian: “La vita è una combinazione di magia e pasta.”

English: “Life is a combination of magic and pasta.”

Dante Alighieri

Italian: “Fatti non foste a viver come bruti, ma per seguir virtute e canoscenza.”

English: “You were not made to live as brutes but to follow virtue and knowledge.”

Atlantic County UNICO Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
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The 2025 UNICO Scholarship Application

Membership

Come out to a meeting and express your interest.  We have many activities throughout the year.  

2025 UNICO Calendar

2024 UNICO Calendar

UNICO Scholarship Awards Dinner

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26st Annual Columbus Day Cetrone & Mairone Memorial Golf Tournament

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Sponsor Program

Your sponsorship helps the chapter assist many young High School graduates afford their college education.  Additionally, we give to organizations like the Jimmy V Foundation, ALS, etc.

How You Can Get Involved

Call (609)-241-9109 to Donate Or Contact Us to Get Involved

Happy St. Joseph’s Day! Celebrate with us this Sunday!!!!

The Greater Atlantic City Chapter of UNICO National and St. Michael’s Church will hold its annual pasta dinner and St. Joseph’s Table.
🎶Entertainment by Joe DeGennaro, host of TV show “Bringing Italy to you”
...🍝Includes Pasta, Meatball or Sausage, Salad, Beverage, Coffee and Dessert
📍Free parking entrance on Georgia Ave between Atlantic and Arctic Ave.

Honoring Dave D’Arco: A True UNICAN

Reflecting on the passing of Dave D’Arco, a dedicated leader and proud UNICAN who truly personified the spirit of “Service Above Self.” As President of the Passaic-Clifton Chapter, Dave was a driving force in our community, always working to ...uphold UNICO’s mission of service, heritage, and philanthropy.

A retired Paterson Police Sergeant, Dave served with honor for 25 years, dedicating his life to protecting and uplifting others. His commitment extended beyond law enforcement—he spearheaded the annual "No Shave" fundraiser, raising nearly $23,000 each year for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His generosity and unwavering dedication made a profound impact on countless lives.

Dave’s leadership, kindness, and selfless service will never be forgotten. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fellow UNICANS. Rest in peace, Dave—your legacy will continue to inspire us all. 💙🇮🇹🙏

#UNICO #ServiceAboveSelf #DaveDArco

Congratulations to our UNICO President, Amy Gatto, on being named the 2025 Republican of the Year and receiving the esteemed Seashell Award. This recognition is truly well-deserved, and we are proud to have you as a fellow UNICAN.

We mourn the loss of Coach Gene Barber, a legendary figure in the Absegami High School and South Jersey community.
Coach Barber left an indelible mark on the world of high school wrestling and athletics. As a coach, teacher, and mentor, he exemplified passion, integrity, and care, dedicating ...himself not only to building championship teams but also to shaping young men of integrity both on and off the mat. His teams achieved unparalleled success, including four NJ State Group IV Championships and a stellar 507-137-4 record over 33 years as head coach.
His accolades extended beyond the mat. Coach Barber was the recipient of the 2010 Atlantic City UNICO Lifetime Achievement Award and was honored with inductions into the New Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame and other prestigious halls of fame.
Coach Barber’s impact on his athletes, colleagues, and the community will never be forgotten. We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Kathleen, his children, and his grandchildren during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Coach Barber. Your legacy will live on in the lives you’ve touched and the victories you’ve inspired.

We mourn the loss of Coach Gene Barber, a legendary figure in the Absegami High School and South Jersey community.

Coach Barber left an indelible mark on the world of high school wrestling and athletics. As a coach, teacher, and mentor, he exemplified passion, integrity, and care, ...dedicating himself not only to building championship teams but also to shaping young men of integrity both on and off the mat. His teams achieved unparalleled success, including four NJ State Group IV Championships and a stellar 507-137-4 record over 33 years as head coach.

His accolades extended beyond the mat. Coach Barber was the recipient of the 2010 Atlantic City UNICO Lifetime Achievement Award and was honored with inductions into the New Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame and other prestigious halls of fame.

Coach Barber’s impact on his athletes, colleagues, and the community will never be forgotten. We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Kathleen, his children, and his grandchildren during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Coach Barber. Your legacy will live on in the lives you’ve touched and the victories you’ve inspired.

Hello all! Tomorrow is December already! As you firm up your holiday plans please complete your RSVP to our annual UNICO FAMILY & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS BRUNCH in our evite by December 7th so we are able to give a headcount. Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!

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UNICO National – “Join Us!”

What We Do

UNICO National is a service organization of Italian Americans established in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1922 to “engage in charitable works, support higher education, and perform patriotic deeds”. According to its website, it is the “largest Italian American service organization in the USA”. At that time of its founding, the trial of anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti were in the news, and many stories fostered a belief that Italian Americans were loyal primarily to their homeland. UNICO was founded to show that Italian Americans were loyal to America first and held no allegiance to Italy except through cultural traditions.

Unico is the Italian word for “unique”, chosen to represent the one-of-a-kind nature of the organization. The word has since become a backronym which stands for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, Opportunity.

Atlantic County UNICO Scholarship Foundation

Atlantic County UNICO Scholarship Foundation.

UNICO is the largest Italian American service organization in the nation. Our proud motto is “Service Above Self.” Our Greater Atlantic City Chapter has been serving the community for over 44 years. In that time, the chapter has given scholarships to countless high school seniors to assist them in pursuing their college education. Since the chapter’s inception of its scholarship program, the Greater Atlantic City Chapter has distributed over $800,000 in scholarships.

If you decide to support us, your tax deductible contribution would help provide scholarships to youths that have gone beyond mere scholastic and civic goals.

We sincerely hope that you will be able to support the Atlantic County UNICO Scholarship Foundation.

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Ongoing Causes

The Walk to End ALS

The ALS Association is an American nonprofit organization that raises money for research and patient services, promotes awareness about and advocates in state and federal government on issues related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.  

 

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Provide scholarships to youths that have gone beyond mere scholastic and civic goals.

 

Over $850,000 Donated

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