The History of the ICCC...

In 1976 the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Greater Houston was formed as an umbrella organization, which coordinated the activities of more than 20 Italian Clubs in the greater Houston area. The Federation became a non-profit organization with a 501(c)3 status in 1982.

In 1988, with the proceeds from its earliest fund-raising efforts, the Federation purchased the historic Milford House, in the Houston’s Museum district, for its’ headquarters. The house became known as the Italian Cultural and Community Center. Since it’s opening the Center has activity served three groups: Italians who have relocated to Houston, Americans of Italian descent, and Italophiles (those interested in Italy and it’s culture). Managing the diversity of interests and needs has sometimes been difficult but the continued success of the Center attests to the advances that Italian Americans have made in Houston.

For members of Houston’s Italian-American Community, many of whom become active Federation members, the acquisition of the Milford House was the realization of a dream. But for Houstonians of all backgrounds, the Italian Cultural and Community Center is the Federation’s gift of culture to the City of Houston.