A non-profit organization committed to helping families and organizations in the community
Who We Are.

You probably know us as the organization that has run the annual Italian-American Festival at Pellegrini Park in Newton since 1935. The St Mary of Carmen Society is actually much more than that; we are a non-profit organization committed to helping families and organizations in the community.

Since our founding, the society has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to organizations, families and individuals in need in Nonantum and surrounding communities. This includes various donations and scholarships. Click here to see a list of some of the organizations we have supported in the past few years.

91st Annual Italian-American Festival in Newton, scheduled July 15-19, 2026. Long-running Nonantum community event with more than 10,000 annual attendees.

Since 1935 the society has been proud to provide financial support to families and organizations in need within our community. Below is a list of just a few of the many different things we have continued to support over the years. The society hosts various events throughout the year to help us support others in the community.

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