Dar Tal-Providenza, the Siggiewi home for people with disabilities, will start its fiftieth anniversary year with a fund-raising Feast of Generosity on January 1.

Fr Martin Micallef, director of the Home, said the purpose of the event it to enable the public to visit and meet the residents, to enable the public to view infrastructural work currently under way, and to contribute to the fund-raising campaign.

Dar tal-Providenza is made up of three residences: Villa Monsinjur Gonzi, Villa Papa Giovanni, Villa Papa Luciani in Siggiewi and three residencies in the community: ‘Dar Zerniq’ in Siggiewi, ‘Akkwarell’ in Qawra and Dar Pirotta in Birkirkara.  

Infrastructural projects currently under way include the demolition and reconstruction of the courtyard portico in front of the chapel; refurbishing works in two flats in Villa Mons Gonzi; a new lighting system in the belvedere; refurbishing of the kitchen; the installation of two new lifts at Villa Papa Giovanni and the installation of air-conditioners in Dar Pirotta.

Future plans include the building of a therapeutic pool and the purchase of two new vans. 

Fr Micallef stressed that society needs to respect persons with disabilities, treat them with the dignity they deserve and offer them choices and opportunities that everyone has a right to. 

Dar tal-Providenza was set up by Fr Mikiel Azzopardi on  September 12, 1965. The theme chosen for the annniversary celebrations is: “Respect, Rights and Dignity”. 

The New Year fund-raising event will include the annual art auction supported by Obelisk Auctions. Various local artists have donated one or more pieces of art to be auctioned off. Viewing will be possible from next Monday on www.dtpauction.com.

Interested bidders must register on the website prior to January 1. On New Year’s Day there will also be the possibility to bid by phone or by visiting Dar tal-Providenza in person. One can view a catalogue of the art works on www.dtpauction.com. They will also be exhibited in the auditorium as from December 22nd.

In order to avoid congestion of traffic on New Year’s day, a Park & Ride service is being made available from Triq San Niklaw (the old airfield) to and from id-Dar tal-Providenza. This service will operate from 2.00pm onwards.
 

Donations by phone and SMS’s may be made as follows:
€10 Donation - 516 02 012
€15 Donation - 517 02 013
€25 Donation - 518 02 014
SMS €7 Donation - 506 18 922

The event is organised by RTK Radio.

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