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Alhama de Murcia contracts provide more money for local charities
The Town Hall is working to strengthen social and cultural support through new agreements with NGOs
Alhama de Murcia Town Council has taken a significant step in supporting vulnerable residents and enriching the cultural life of the municipality through four newly signed collaboration agreements.
Among the initiatives is the a 12,000-euro grant to the charity ‘Un Poco es Mucho’ (A Little Goes a Long Way). This partnership, signed by the mayoress, María Cánovas, and the association's president, Juan José Ballesta, focuses on providing essential food and hygiene products to families facing economic hardship or social exclusion.
The funding will cover operational costs such as facility rentals, transportation and the purchase of goods, ensuring the charity can maintain its equitable approach to supporting needy local families and those in vulnerable housing situations. By offering this financial assistance upfront, the council guarantees the continuity of the charity’s critical services.
This agreement demonstrates the council’s commitment to addressing poverty and exclusion by working closely with grassroots organisations that provide lifelines to the community.
Further bolstering efforts to assist vulnerable families, the council has signed an agreement with Cáritas Interparroquial, granting 8,000 euros. This funding supports the charity’s food distribution programme and initiatives promoting social integration, such as Spanish classes for immigrants.
Cáritas will use the grant to procure food, hygiene products and educational materials, ensuring that families in need can access basic essentials while fostering their long-term inclusion in the community.
On the cultural front, the council is backing the Audite Omnes Choir Association with a 6,000-euros grant aimed at promoting choral music in Alhama de Murcia and beyond. This support will fund concerts, festivals and educational projects, encouraging children and adults to engage with classical and choral music.
The choir also plans to organise humanitarian events and recordings, spreading its impact across the region and further enriching the town’s cultural offerings.
Finally, the council has partnered with the Archconfraternity of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, granting 6,000 euros to promote Alhama de Murcia’s renowned Easter Week celebrations. The funding will support processions, exhibitions and educational initiatives, with a goal of achieving national recognition for the event.
These agreements highlight Alhama de Murcia’s holistic approach to community welfare. By addressing urgent social issues while investing in culture and heritage, the council aims to strengthen the fabric of the municipality’s social life, ensuring it remains both compassionate and vibrant.
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