Who we are
Helping others means at least three things, for us.
Listening to those in front of us without prejudice and with respect for their story;
Providing assistance through simple and essential goods like a bed, a hot meal, and clean clothes;
Going beyond assistance, because every person has the right to a home and a job.
Our greatest success is that those who need us today can do without us tomorrow.
Organization
Progetto Arca was founded 30 years ago to provide concrete help to those living in poverty and severe social exclusion. In 1998, the organization achieved non-profit status, and 10 years later, it became a Foundation. In 2023, it was recognized as a Civil Society Organization (OSC), actively participating in the international development cooperation system.
Our history
1994
The birth
On March 25, 1994, the Progetto Arca Association was established in Milan, initiated by a group of volunteers from the Refuge of Brother Ettore Boschini. Thanks to the collaboration with the Centro Ambrosiano di Solidarietà, the first reception facility for homeless people with addiction problems was opened.
1998
The recognition
Progetto Arca is recognized as a non-profit organization. New residential reception services in the field of addiction are established.
2002
Towards other social needs
The first projects outside the field of addiction begin: food support and social care for the elderly and at-risk families.
2009
Homes for integration
The ‘Homes for Integration’ project is launched to support individuals and families facing economic and housing difficulties.
2010
The First Street Unit
The first Progetto Arca Street Unit is established in Milan.
Trasparency
None of what we accomplish would be possible without the trust of those who believe in us. Every year, we report and account for our work, the results achieved, and the social and economic impact generated, as well as the sources and use of the funds raised. With the Transparency documents, we aim to give back the trust we have received to all our stakeholders.
Ethics and Reporting
Progetto Arca has adopted an Organizational Model and a Code of Ethics under Legislative Decree 231/2001. The Foundation encourages its employees, collaborators, and volunteers to report any misconduct or inappropriate behaviour through the internal whistleblowing platform for irregularities.
Where we are
