The Alliance for the Golden Years stems fromthe Ravasi Garzanti Foundation’scommitment to building a new urban welfare system dedicated to longevity. It is a civic and generative pact that goes beyond a simple welfare program, transforming vulnerability and needs into opportunities for community, solidarity, and social innovation.
The operational and philanthropic heart of the Foundation
Since 2020, through the CuraMI & ProteggiMI initiatives, the Foundation has launched a community-based model focused on listening, guidance, and support for older adults and caregivers, building an initial local network in collaboration with organizations such as Eureka! Social Cooperative and the In Cerchio Association.
Over the years, this experience has evolved into a more structured and scalable system through the "Hub & Spoke" model, developed through collaboration with foundations and social welfare organizations and further strengthened by the contribution of the Accenture Foundation.
In 2025, CuraMI & ProteggiMI began a gradual evolution, positioning itself as one of the key nodes of the Alliance for the Golden Years, and today serves as the operational core of the model and ensuring its methodological consistency and scalability.
CuraMI & ProteggiMI is a network of free and accessible neighborhood service centers—resources for older adults and caregivers. Every journey begins with a free initial consultation, which is necessary to understand their needs and vulnerabilities, and results in a personalized plan that combines free services with affordable options.
For information, guidance, and access to services:
Home care services to support older adults and caregivers in their daily lives.
Assistance with administrative procedures and protection processes.
Activities and interventions for psychological, relational, and cognitive well-being.
Safer and more welcoming housing solutions that are connected to the local community.
Programs and services designed for people with dementia and their families.
Training and opportunities for caregivers and home health aides to connect with one another.
A network of people, organizations, and places that work every day to build a city that is more inclusive, more just, and more humane.
A daughter who gave up everything to care for her mother. With the project’s support, she has found balance and peace of mind: “Mom has started smiling again. We’re both more at peace.”
Alone at home, she rediscovered her voice and a sense of belonging thanks to a theater workshop for people with Alzheimer’s. “She sang and danced as if she’d always been part of the group.”
A married couple who were supported through their final days with psychological counseling, care, and the strength of their children. “You are a breath of fresh air. Knowing that we’re not alone is a great relief.”