€600,000 had been collected by around 7pm this evening during this year’s 27th edition of the Feast of Generosity, organised primarily to raise funds so that id-Dar tal-Providenza can continue to provide and improve on the services it offers.
The telethon, which closes at midnight, is being organised under under an installed canopy at the Dar tal-Providenza outdoor parking in Siggiewi.
Il-Festa ta’ Generozita is an annual event, where the institution request the Maltese and Gozitan population for their financial contribution.
The institution said that it requires more than €6.5 million annually to be able to operate. Last year €1,445,665 was donated during the event.
Donations can be made in a variety of means: By Telephone: €10 – 51602012, €15 – 51702013, €25 – 51802014, €50 – 51902085, €100 – 51302022 SMS €7- 50618922.
Payments can also be made using Paypal or by Bank transfer on one of Dar tal-Providenza’s accounts: APS Bank, BOV, HSBC, Lombard Bank, BNF Bank. Additionally, individuals may place donations of more than €20 by means of a cheque addressed to Dar tal-Providenza, Triq Lapsi, is-Siggiewi SGW2822.
It should be noted that cheques of less than €20 value cannot be exchanged following a directive issued by the Central Bank of Malta.