A bus to open us up to the world

I arrived in Fatima, Portugal, almost 4 years ago with the idea of spending only a few months there in prayer. But "everything was already written" and today I live here in the Family House together with my "small" family of 9 people. Here the last ones become the first ones, they are reborn in a newfound dignity and feel worthy not only to be loved, but, in turn, to love and become a resource for others.Those excluded from society live their days dedicated to others and the pilgrims, who stop by us along the way, have a lived Gospel experience.Now that the family has grown, the needs are also growing and it is really urgent to buy a minibus because ours is broken! Today it is not possible to travel all together and in 9 it is not easy to think of alternatives because the costs for travel would be unaffordable. The cost of a new bus is 20,000€. I know that together, everyone giving what they can, we can reach the goal!To help us you can create your own fundraiser, involve your friends and multiply your help, or you can simply donate to my fundraiser.Thank you very much!---You can also donate through:BANK TRANSFERIban code: IT 04X 030 6909 6061 0000 0008 036Made out to: Pope John XXIII Community Association - Activities ONLUSReason for payment: 21R016 Minibus Fatima Family House

A bus to open us up to the world

Fundraising by Antonio Scarpiello

I arrived in Fatima, Portugal, almost 4 years ago with the idea of spending only a few months there in prayer. But "everything was already written" and today I live here in the Family House together with my "small" family of 9 people. Here the last ones become the first ones, they are reborn in a newfound dignity and feel worthy not only to be loved, but, in turn, to love and become a resource for others.
Those excluded from society live their days dedicated to others and the pilgrims, who stop by us along the way, have a lived Gospel experience.
Now that the family has grown, the needs are also growing and it is really urgent to buy a minibus because ours is broken! Today it is not possible to travel all together and in 9 it is not easy to think of alternatives because the costs for travel would be unaffordable. The cost of a new bus is 20,000€. I know that together, everyone giving what they can, we can reach the goal!
To help us you can create your own fundraiser, involve your friends and multiply your help, or you can simply donate to my fundraiser.
Thank you very much!



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You can also donate through:

BANK TRANSFER

Iban code: IT 04X 030 6909 6061 0000 0008 036

Made out to: Pope John XXIII Community Association - Activities ONLUS

Reason for payment: 21R016 Minibus Fatima Family House

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The fundraiser supports the project: United in opening ourselves to the world
Total project goal: 20.000 €

In the Family House Nossa Senhora of Fatima the real miracle is the poor, the disabled and the homeless who, by doing the honours of the house, give back the welcome and the care they received to the pilgrims they meet on their way. Today, together with Antonio, there are 9 people in all and they need your help to buy a minibus that will allow this wonderful family to travel together. Help them to remain united in opening themselves to the world!

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