In 2024, the Giorgio Deiana Foundation has granted a contribution to support the multifaceted activities of the local parishes in Novi Ligure, Alessandria, Italy. This funding aims to provide comprehensive support for the less fortunate members of the community. The assistance extends across various crucial areas:
- Community Connection: enhanced outreach and connection efforts with local individuals and families in need, ensuring they are identified and their specific situations are understood. This involves creating a network of support and building trust within the community.
- Targeted Individual Aid: Direct and targeted assistance is provided to approximately 30 individuals who are facing acute needs. This support includes addressing practical requirements such as furniture for those establishing homes, clothing for warmth and dignity, food for sustenance, and essential funds for critical items like medicine, gas for heating and transportation, and schoolbooks for educational access.
- Housing and Support for the Homeless: The initiative includes the provision of furnished studio apartments, offering a stable and safe living environment for local homeless individuals. Alongside housing, personalized support is offered to those demonstrating a genuine desire for a dignified life and successful reintegration into the broader community and society. This holistic approach aims to break the cycle of homelessness and foster long-term stability.
This support represents a concerted effort by the pastoral community to address immediate needs, while also enabling longer-term solutions and promoting social inclusion.