Update: €600,000 had been raised by 8pm in this year’s Feast of Generosity in aid of id-Dar tal-Providenza which closes at midnight and is being aired on all local TV stations.

This is the 27th edition of the Feast of Generosity, which is organised primarily to raise funds so that id-Dar tal-Providenza can continue to provide and improve on the services it offers.

Just over €1.4 million was collect during last year’s 26th edition of the Feast of Generosity.

The telethon is being broadcast back from under the specially erected big tent at Dar tal-Providenza’s parking where a number of guests are manning the phones and taking donations.

As in every year, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrated Mass which was broadcast live on PBS from the Home’s chapel.

The public can already make a donation by using the various facilities outlined below.

All donations between now and the new year will be included in the final tally at the end of the marathon. €10 51602012; €15 51702013; €25 51802014; €50 51902085; €100 51302022: €7 SMS 50618922 and BOV Mobile 79324834.

Paypal or bank accounts that Dar tal-Providenza has with the main Banks: APS Bank, BOV, HSBC, Lombard Bank, BNF Bank. A donation can also be made by cheque and sent to Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Lapsi Road, Siggiewi SGW2822.

Dar tal-Providenza offers residential services to persons with disability in an environment that respects their rights and dignity. They live in three residencies in the Siggiewi Home and in the community homes: `Zerniq’ in Siggiewi, `Akkwarell’ in Qawra, ‘Dar Pirotta’ in Birkirkara and ‘Shalom’ in Zurrieq.

Plans for 2023 include the opening of a new home in Balluta; more staff training; investment in more professionals; commencement on a new project of renovation of four flats in Villa Papa Giovanni that should help in improving the environment in which some of the residents live and, finally, the finalisation of the planned long-term strategy for the Home.

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