Dar tal-Providenza collects €1.56 million in New Year's Day fundraiser

The Dar tal-Providenza collected €1.56 million in its annual New Year’s Day fundraising marathon dubbed Festa ta' Ġenerożità (Feast of Generosity).

When the event closed at midnight, the total sum collected stood at €1,556,453, just €16,000 more than last year's sum. The money raised is crucial for the organisation’s homes that cater for persons with a disability. This year's event reiterated the organisation's philosophy of promoting 'respect, rights and dignity' for persons with a disability.

The charity needs some €7 million each year to maintain its residential facilities and the New Year's Day event has become its most important fundraiser to help meet these costs.

The event started with mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Scicluna at Dar tal-Providenza's primary complex in Siġġiewi. The Siġġiewi complex is home to three residences: Villa Mons. Gonzi, Villa Papa Giovanni and Villa Papa Luciani. The charity also operates four community homes across the island: Żerniq in Siġġiewi, Akwarell in Qawra, Dar Pirotta in Birkirkara and Shalom in Żurrieq.

On Republic Day 2025, the home was awarded the Medal for Service to the Republic for its work in the disability sector.