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At Homes of Quality we firmly believe that dignity and wellbeing are rooted in having a place of safety. Alongside YMCA Malta, we recognise that a home and a secure refuge are not luxuries but fundamental human rights. This shared conviction has brought us to join the YMCA’s remarkable campaign ‘Adopt a DAR’, launched in the lead-up to the organisation’s 50th anniversary in 2026.
Through this project YMCA is inviting compassionate individuals and organisations to adopt the essence of its mission – to provide holistic care for people experiencing homelessness in Malta. As part of their commitment, Homes of Quality’s donation to symbolically adopt a DAR, strengthens the chain of support for those who need it most.
Says Alex Papagiorcopulo, the Branch Manager of Homes of Quality in Sliema: “As part of the Frank Salt Real Estate Group, we are lucky enough to deal with people who can afford to buy homes, luxury ones at times, and some even buy multiple properties. In doing so on a daily basis, we sometimes get blinded to the stark reality that some people do not have the means to shelter, a roof over their heads or a place to call a home. We therefore gladly give support to such initiatives and encourage those who can to do the same.”
Every adoption has an immediate impact. It helps secure safe shelter and a warm bed for someone in crisis, ensures access to nutritious meals, and provides clothing and personal hygiene supplies. It funds one-on-one psychosocial and mental health support sessions, as well as participation in workshops that prepare individuals for employment and independence. Importantly, it also contributes to follow-up care, advocacy, and reintegration planning so that this is not a temporary handout but a step toward long-term transformation. Grahame Salt, Director of the Frank Salt Group stated that: “DAR not only stands for ‘home’ in Maltese, it also stands for DIGNITY, ACCESS and REFUGE offered by the YMCA to individuals and families in crisis. Your contribution, like that already made by Homes of Quality, will make a huge difference to those in need’s lives.”
Whether you give as an individual, a family or a business, your adoption donation becomes part of something greater. All adoption donations will also be acknowledged during the upcoming YMCA fundraising marathon, which will be broadcast live across all national TV stations on 20 September 2025.
We invite you to make your contribution today. To donate €15: Mobile Pay 5170 2068. To donate €25: Mobile Pay 5180 2007. To donate €50: Mobile Pay 5190 2073. Or via crowdfunding on https://gogetfunding.com/adopt-a-dar-not-just-a-word-a…/
