ST. ANTHONY FOUNDATION OF CHARLOTTE is a 501c3 non-profit charitable corporation organized and operated to support other 501c3 non-profit organizations, who directly help people with disabilities and special needs in the Charlotte community. The Foundation has designed and developed a yearly fundraising event called “FESTA ITALIANA Charlotte”, a first class Italian Food and Wine Festival, donating its proceeds to the Nevins Center helping to create opportunities for people with special needs and disabilities, so that they may live a dignified, fulfilling, and happy life. Una Bella Vita for everyone. Since 2006, the Foundation has donated over $215,000 to Nevins Center. With these Funds, Nevins has been able to buy Vans to transport their participants, new roofs, new HVAC, new teaching computer and software systems, and more.