Give a breakfast as a gift, a it is a moment of serenity and conviviality the purpose of project “Coffee, croissant and a smile” promoted by McDonald’s in which the kids from theAIAS association of Barletta, which has always been committed to protecting the physical and mental health of disabled people and their rights as citizens. AIAS promotes initiatives and activities aimed at welcoming and supporting people with disabilities so that they can achieve a certain degree of social and economic autonomy.
“It’s a pride for us to host the kids. It’s easy for the so-called able-bodied to come here and eat a sandwich, for these kids, it’s not so easy. Having them with us and seeing them smile fills our hearts. Thinking about them and their difficulties that these kids face on a daily basis makes us understand how important it is for them to experience a moment of joy and sharing, a possibility of integration and sociability.”
“Being guests of McDonald’s Barletta, replies the AIAS Coordinator, Sibilia Lacalamita, was an honor but above all a moment of sharing and inclusion for our kids in a context that is new to them. Our priority is the well-being of our kids who they frequent our Center every day but no less important is to bring their reality, which is very often unknown, to everyone’s knowledge.”
McDonald’s Barletta is just one of them various initiatives that the fast food giant puts into play on the territory and ranging from environmental protection to raising awareness against gender violence. They are small gestures to be close to the community.
