Jobs & livelihood
Work-ready: help Rosa get a reliable bicycle
Donated or used, a reliable bicycle would let Rosa take a job in Palermo.
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Goods & supplies Money Elderly careWafa wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care
Help Wafa stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.
Hands-on labor Elderly careYard rescue for Francesco, 80: fallen trees and overgrown beds
Garden rescue day in Rome: bring gloves and a rake.
Money Education & schoolHelp Rocco start the school year with the right tools
Help Rocco begin Year 10 with a laptop, uniform and books.
Volunteer timeUrgent Elderly careA weekly visit for Tommaso, 79, who lives alone in Catania
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Tommaso is asking for.
TransportUrgent Jobs & livelihoodSeeking a lift or van for Serena's move to the regional hub
Serena has a job waiting in the regional hub but can't afford the move; a lift, shared van or spare seat would solve it.
Bills & expenses Education & schoolOne semester away: help Giuseppe graduate from Rome University
Giuseppe has worked and saved for five years to study a degree in civil engineering; a $4,350 gap now stands between him and graduation.
Money Elderly careDonatella wants to stay at home - help fund four months of care
Donatella, 95, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $3,900 for a carer and medicines.
Professional serviceUrgent Legal & immigrationPro bono employment lawyer needed for Maria's case in Lombardy
Looking for a pro bono employment lawyer in Lombardy for a case with a deadline in October.
Hands-on labor Elderly careYard rescue for Salvatore, 71: fallen trees and overgrown beds
Garden rescue day in Latina: bring gloves and a rake.
Money EnvironmentClean streets and rivers for Latina: restoring the Pioneer canal
Volunteers are restoring the Pioneer canal in Latina; $900 covers saplings, tools and waste removal.
Bills & expensesCritical Housing & rentKeep a roof over Angela's head in Naples
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Angela needs $3,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Naples.
Hands-on laborUrgent Family & childcareHelp Serena move out of an unsafe apartment this Friday
Serena has found a safe new apartment in Latina and needs help moving heavy furniture on Friday.
HousingCritical Medical & healthHosting wanted: Laura travelling with Ilaria to Latina for treatment
Ilaria is coming to Latina University Hospital for 3 weeks of treatment and the family needs somewhere affordable to stay.
Bills & expensesUrgent Funeral & lossHelp Maryam lay Hala to rest with dignity in Verona
Maryam lost her grandmother suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $4,500.
Bills & expensesUrgent Animals & rescueSave Archie: Marisa can't afford the emergency vet
A cat named Archie needs emergency surgery - a $1,750 bill the family cannot cover.
Hands-on labor Elderly careYard rescue for Francesca, 82: fallen trees and overgrown beds
Francesca, 82, can no longer manage the yard after a storm; we are looking for helpers with chainsaws and rakes.
HousingUrgent Housing & rentShort-term room wanted: Zainab in Brescia
Looking for a spare room in Brescia for a few months; Zainab can contribute to bills and help around the house.
Hands-on labor Elderly careA day in the garden: help Paolo in Catania
Garden rescue day in Catania: bring gloves and a rake.
Bills & expensesUrgent Funeral & lossFuneral costs for Nicola's brother, Ugo
Ugo passed away on 19 September; we're raising $2,650 for a respectful funeral in Salerno.
Professional service Community projectsThe Sycamore Youth Club needs a simple site and a donation page
A small animal rescue in Salerno needs a simple, accessible website built pro bono.
Money Education & schoolSchool supplies and a laptop for Denis in Salerno
Denis earned a place in the first year of senior school at Salerno Technical College; we are $700 short on required supplies.
Hands-on labor Housing & rentVolunteers needed to fix a leaking roof for Giorgio in Rome
Giorgio, a night-shift nurse, needs a few skilled and unskilled helpers for a 1-weekend roof repair in Rome.
Money Education & schoolHelp Sara start the school year with the right tools
Sara won a place at Latina International School but the family can't afford the uniform, books and laptop required.
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