Clean Streets Stories

Italian American Street Adoption Stories

Italian Americans taking pride in their neighborhoods — one street at a time.

20th Street Between Camelback and Indian School

20th Street between Camelback and Indian School, Phoenix, Arizona

Frank Scalise and Christopher Alghini began the Institute’s Clean Streets pilot on this stretch of 20th Street in Phoenix’s Biltmore neighborhood.

Every Family Has a Story · 2026 Annual Fund Drive

Support our Annual Fund Drive to keep Italian American stories, heritage research, and educational resources free to discover and share.

Help us reach $50,000 by December 31.