HSBC Malta Foundation marks two years of support for YMCA Malta’s Drop-In Centre

The HSBC Malta Foundation has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to YMCA Malta by continuing to support the organisation’s Drop-In Centre in Ħamrun, which this month marks its second anniversary.

The centre has quickly become a lifeline for hundreds of individuals and families experiencing homelessness and hardship, welcoming over 13,000 visits since it first opened its doors in 2023.

From the very beginning, the HSBC Malta Foundation has been a steadfast partner, providing practical support to help the centre meet both immediate and ongoing needs.

Every week, clothing donations from HSBC Malta employees and the Foundation are delivered to the Drop-In Centre, ensuring that service users have access to clean and suitable attire. More recently, the Foundation also contributed 100 reusable cups, which will be used daily at the centre while helping reduce waste in line with YMCA Malta’s sustainability goals.

Glenn Bugeja, Head of Corporate Sustainability at HSBC Malta, said:
“Our partnership with YMCA Malta is built on trust and consistency. By providing ongoing support, we aim to bring stability and dignity to people facing very difficult circumstances. The Drop-In Centre has become an important place of hope, and we are proud to play a part in strengthening its work.”

YMCA Malta CEO Anthony Camilleri expressed gratitude for the Foundation’s contribution, stating: “HSBC Malta Foundation has been with us since the very start of the Drop-In Centre. Their continuous and practical support has allowed us to respond to the urgent needs of our service users while giving them the tools to rebuild their lives. This collaboration goes beyond donations – it’s a truly DAR partnership that reinforces the values of compassion and community, and reinforces our message of Dignity, Access and Refuge.”

The YMCA Drop-In Centre provides meals, showers, clothing, and professional social work interventions, while also serving as a safe and welcoming space for those who have nowhere else to turn. Its work is sustained entirely through donations and partnerships with organisations like HSBC Malta Foundation.

As the centre marks two years of service, the ongoing contributions from HSBC Malta Foundation stand as a testament to the power of collaboration in building a fairer and more caring society.