The love of a family to start hoping again
Maria Cristina and Luca are mom and dad of the Family Home "Aquila and Priscilla" in Cinto Euganeo (PD) and part of the Pope John XXIII Community. Over the years, their home, which was born out of a desire to open the doors of their future family even to those children who would not be born of their love, has welcomed lonely children, young people in difficulty, the elderly, mothers and adults with cognitive and mental problems. Maria Cristina and Luca's story is a wonderful example of how love and a willingness to open up to others can transform a home into a true beacon of hope and welcome for those who need it most.
A peaceful summer and safe travels
The family currently consists of mom Maria Cristina, dad Luca, their natural children Marta and Isaiah, ages 16 and 14, along with 20-year-old Francesco, 15-year-old K., 14-year-old C. and 33-year-old Valentina with her son E., only 6 years old.
Maria Cristina and Luca need your support to protect the well-being of their family, especially those living in a more fragile condition. Climate change has made the summers increasingly scorching, turning their home into a place where the oppressive heat is hard to bear. Francis, one of the young people with disabilities housed in the home, was so exhausted last summer that he almost stopped eating and talking because of the heat. Unfortunately, in a home like theirs, an environment that is too hot is strongly discouraged, especially when one gets sick and finds no relief during the day or when resting.
In addition to this difficulty, Maria Cristina and Luca also have to deal with the lack of a vehicle to be able to move around and accompany the children to the various activities. They currently have at their disposal a Ducato, received as a gift but with well over 350,000 kilometers on it, which needs constant and expensive maintenance.
To make the rooms of the house livable in the hot season and to be able to move around safely they now need to purchase air conditioners and a new van. The total need for these necessities is 68,000€. With your support, we can help them achieve this important goal and give them the opportunity to enjoy the summers peacefully and continue moving all together safely, without the worry of sudden breakdowns.
You can support this project in two ways:
- Donate to an already active personal fundraiser: any contribution, even the smallest, will make a difference.
- If, on the other hand, you want to do something even bigger, activate a personal fundraiser and help us get many new people involved that we otherwise could not reach by asking your friends, family and colleagues to support you with a donation.
Other ways to donate:
You can also donate by bank transfer or postal bulletin.
IBAN: IT04 X030 6909 6061 0000 0008 036
POSTAL ACCOUNT: 12148417
Both payable to: Pope John XXIII Community
Reason to specify: 25R012 support family house Aquila and Priscilla