Sarzana's first Day of Giving unites volunteers in Piazza Matteotti

Sarzana hosted its first "Giornata del dono" in Piazza Matteotti, where local volunteer associations publicly presented their needs to the community. The event aimed to provide concrete support, from supplies to volunteers, for groups aiding the vulnerable. The initiative, proposed by social services councilor Sara Viola, gathered requests from associations including hospice care, disability support, and women's shelters. Needs ranged from office supplies to transport and, most critically, volunteer time. The Lions Club also collected used eyeglasses for refurbishment and redistribution. Separately, youth from the Santa Maria oratory visited nursing home residents for the grandparents' festival, distributing gifts and performing music. The event highlighted both material donations and personal presence as vital forms of community solidarity.