“Sant Joan de Déu Valencia”, is coordinating assistance to meet the initial needs of the people affected by the hurricane showing them their close solidarity.

In response to the tragedy inflicted on us by DANA, Saint John of God Spain is at work in Valencia and in all the flooded towns to help to mitigate its effects by means of hospitality and caring for people in vulnerable situations, who are always present in the wake of every emergency.

It is working in close solidarity, elbow to elbow, with the solidarity that exists between people who are assisting other people. The Saint John of God Centre in Valencia, which specialises in homelessness and social exclusion, continues working to accompany and assist help the people in greatest need. 

From the very first moment, were started organising  the assistance to cover immediate needs, such as food, clothing, hygiene and protection items, and workers from the Centre travelled to the affected villages on foot or by bicycle to accompany the most vulnerable neighbours, buying and distributing what they needed.

Initially, and in coordination with the Valencia City Council and the Generalitat Valenciana, basic and emergency items have been provided, as well as emergency accommodation for people needing it. We are also accompanying victims belonging to our Centre, the co-workers and their loved ones, who are also being given emotional and psychological support.

Saint John of God is committed to helping the people who need it most and to continue caring for the homeless in the city of Valencia and the emergency centres.