of society of st vincent of pole (SSVP) has launched a new service center accompaniment and listen It is located at 44 Via Elda in Alicante. This space aims to provide individualized psychological support to people with experience. … Grief, loss, or unwanted loneliness.
Those who participated in the event were councilor immigration, cooperation, volunteering, Julio Carrerosimilarly bishop honor d. Jesus Murgyattended on behalf of Monsignor. Jose Ignacio MunillaBishop of Orihuela-Alicante. SSVP intervened Juan Manuel b. gomezPresident of the Nation; isabel yeah Garzo General Director Alvarez said: julia alonso Frias, Coordinator and Project Manager of the Valencia Community Area, and Juncal SanchezCoordinator of the Head Office Listening Center.
The establishment of this center responds to the growing need to provide more specialized and humanitarian support to people experiencing the process of loss, grief and social isolation.
At the opening ceremony, Julia Alonso Frias explained that this project was a natural step in the entity’s efforts. accompaniment But we thought we needed to go a step further. Inspired by the Madrid experience, we have created a unique, calmer and more prepared space where people can feel truly listened to and included.
The center begins its attention as follows. individual session Reservation required, incorporate later group Strengthen support according to the model developed at SSVP’s national headquarters.
A network of professional care and collaboration
Alonso Frias also emphasized the value of volunteer teams in his speech: volunteer It is carried out in the presence of a highly qualified medical professional, trained in counseling and grief. Thanks to their experience and sensitivity, we ensure that those who visit us are treated with great care and respect.
This project will be carried out in collaboration with local social centres. City Hall of AlicanteCarolinas Bajas District Association, Senior Center, and the families this organization serves.
anniversary
In 2025, SSVP will celebrate: 20th anniversary As part of our school support project, we are open daily until 11:00 p.m. minor are at risk of social exclusion With the help of over 25 volunteers. The program provides daily snacks, homework help, values education, leisure activities, school supplies, Christmas toys, and comprehensive support for families in emergency situations.
In the same environment as the new listening center, the entity maintains a children’s closet serving families with children ages 0 to 12.
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society began its activities in 1999. Spain in 1849 And for more than 175 years, we have strengthened a broad network of social activities. 240 projects Active all over the country. Every year, thousands of volunteers and partners accompany more than 156,000 vulnerable people.
The SSVP has been held in Alicante since 1857, making it one of the oldest conferences in Spain. His work focuses in particular on the following regions: lower carolinaFor 20 years, we have developed a school support project known as “La escuelita de la SSVP”, which serves as a community reference for educational, social and family support.
The organization is currently expanding its social activities with a new support and listening center for people living in the community. duelloss or situation loneliness Unnecessary.
The SSVP will also hold a meeting in the state. Crevirenthas a long history in children and social assistance projects.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) citizen groups, international, humanitarian and beneficial A social organization formed by lay Catholics. Founded in Paris in 1833 and currently 155 countries, It has 800,000 members and 1.5 million volunteers. Their support reaches more than 30 million people every day.
In Spain they integrate 3,000 members Some volunteers develop social projects targeting families, the elderly, children and young people, people with addictions, vulnerable women, the homeless and migrants.
Recognized as a private charity, Public utilitiesSSVP has certified all centers with UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015 quality certificate. It is a founding member of the Spanish Volunteer Platform and is registered in the NGO Registry for Development (ONGD – AECID).
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