Cáritas expands social aid projects in Alcalá de Henares and Albacete

Cáritas Diocesana de Alcalá de Henares was highlighted for its extensive volunteer network operating 54 service points, providing assistance to the elderly, children, homeless people, immigrants and prisoners, as well as running a day centre, a shelter and youth peace initiatives.

In Albacete, Mayor Manuel Serrano and Cáritas director Rosa Garcia Fernández de Sevilla signed a municipal agreement providing €110,000 to fund a “Prevention and social integration” programme for families in unemployment, children in disadvantaged households, the elderly, the homeless and long‑term unemployed youth. The funding will support basic needs, community work, pre‑employment training and autonomy projects such as “Corazón de casa”.