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Abruzzese Delco’s 15th annual event benefits Communities of Don Guanella
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UPPER CHICHESTER, Pa. – Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco held its 15th annual fundraiser in October to benefit
the Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence and the Italian Language Scholarship Fund at Phoenix Ballroom.
Food and beverages were donated by Marino and Paola Giancroce, and music was provided by Brooklyn’s Vito Lombardo. A special guest appearance by Chris Burke, who played “Corky” on Life Goes On in the 1990s, delighted the crowd when he rallied a few other guys from Don Guanella Village,
into a lively rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Burke is an alumnus of Don Guanella Village. IAH
For more information on Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco and its upcoming Christmas party, call Abruzzese Delco President Nick Rapagnani at (610) 212-9888.
From left: Abruzzese Delco President Nick Rapagnani, Wayne Koch, Michael Magee, Mary Lou Koch, Carolina DiMichele, Luigi DiMichele, Ian Ritropato, Cleta Joskowicz, Rose Juliano Patton, (front) Natalie Cimino and Chris Burke.
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Attendees filled the dance floor and moved to the sounds of Vito Lombardo at the recent Regionale Abruzzese Delco fundraiser.
Chris Burke, right, the actor who played “Corky” on the long running TV show “Life Goes On” in the 1990s, is pictured with Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco President Nick Rapagnani at the recent fundraiser to benefit the Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence. Burke is an alumnus of Don Guanella School.
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Belcastro in Calabria, close to the Ionian Sea and the mountains of the Little Sila, is one of many ancient towns offering homes for 1 euro.
By Jeanne Outlaw-Cannavo
to become homeowners in various locations across the country. The trend began in 2008 as an initiative by the government, mostly in rural towns and villages, to give new life to areas, which were experiencing sharp declines in population.
have lost so much of their population that they offered homes for free and even financial incentives for people to move there.
you will need the permit. Finally, you will need to open an account in an Italian bank. Well, this almost sounds too good to
The sale of thousands of Italian homes
for the paltry sum of just 1 euro has sparked international interest in recent years. Italy has long been a top tourist destination, ranking in the top five visited countries worldwide and in the top three for those who live in Europe. Each year millions travel to Italy to experience its fascinating culture, its beautiful landscapes and artistic sites and delectable cuisine. Some visitors return numerous times because of their heritage and familial ties
and other because they fall in love with the country and its lifestyle.
The aging population and the large exodus of younger inhabitants in search of better jobs in larger cities or in other parts
of Europe, led to thousands of uninhabited houses which began to fall into ruin. The mayor of Salemi, a small town in Sicily, was the first to propose the initiative when he introduced the idea of selling homes that
had lain in ruin since a 1968 earthquake to anyone who would agree to renovate them for just 1 euro. Since then, hundreds of towns have set up these initiatives. Some towns
Of course, there are some regulations you must meet to purchase property. First you will need a passport just to look at properties and you will need to establish residency if you do not have Italian citizenship and plan to spend more than 183 days a year in your home. You also need to apply for a Codice Fiscal, which is comparable to a national insurance number and required to make any transactions and pay taxes. If you are buying a permanent residence, you do not have to worry about applying for a Codice Fiscale because the estate agent will get you one that does not also need a residency permit. However, if you are buying a holiday home
be true and in a way it is. The payment of 1 euro is a good faith offer but the caveat
is that whoever purchases one of these houses must submit plans for renovation to the town council and complete the work within a specific period. Some towns, such as Sambuca in Sicily, specify a minimum
Now Italy is giving many of these tourists an opportunity to become an integral part of the country’s charm with the opportunity
of 15,000 euros for renovations and others may require insurance deposits of up to 5,000 euros. Each municipality has different requirements so that could make a difference in where a buyer might purchase a house. The cost will also depend on the size of the
How to buy an Italian home for 1 euro T Tr r e e n n d d t t o o r r e e v v i i t t a a l l i i z z e e r r u u r r a a l l s s i i t t e e s s p p r r e e s s e e n n t t s s u u n n i i q q u u e e o o p p p p o o r r t t u u n n i i t t y y
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