Together for the Children" Association supports wildfire-affected families in Northern Evia and Attica

"Together for Children" Association (TFC) supports families affected by the wildfires of August 2021 in Northern Evia and Attica, in collaboration with the Social Services of the affected municipalities and the Committee for Survival and Rebirth of Northern Evia.

To this day, the population of the afflicted areas is experiencing serious difficulties in daily life. The intervention, designed by the Association "Together for Children" in collaboration with its beneficiaries, covers their needs for a period of one year in a holistic manner. TFC's objective is to contribute to the families' financial and psychological relief and their return to normality.

Specifically, from January to December 2022, 15 families with a total of 54 members are part of TFC's support program which includes: providing food and heating allowances, expenses for home and electronic equipment, as well as extracurricular activities and rent for children and students respectively, based on their recorded needs. At the same time, TFC offers the affected families free psychological support through its Counseling HelpLine 115 25 and its Counseling Center.

In Northern Evia

In the Northern Evia municipalities of Ag. Anna - Limni-Mantoudiou and Istiaia - Edipsos, TFC supports a total of 11 families with 42 members, of which 22 are minors and financially dependent.

In Attica Prefecture

In the municipality of Kifissia TFC supports 4 families with 12 members of which 5 are minors and financially dependent.

"Supporting families affected by the wildfires of August 2021 is only the beginning," said Alexandra Martinou, President of the "Together for Children" Association. We will also proceed with important infrastructure projects in Northern Evia, in the near future, with the aim of offering children a better and safer environment to play and develop their skills. "

Funding

The program to support families affected by the wildfires is implemented thanks to the raising of funds through the crowdfunding campaign "Together, we continue" held in August 2021, the kind donation of Moraitis School Alumni from the activity "do your pART" and the company donations of: El Greco Tavern, Aesthet e-shop, W MARINE INC, MAGISTRAL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT.

TFC expresses its deep gratitude to the individuals and companies that embraced its efforts.