The solidarity week in Tres Cantos will commence on 16 November, offering a range of activities aimed at promoting community engagement and support. The event, organised by the Department of Family and Equality, will include volunteer meetings and various collaborative initiatives throughout the city.
The programme will kick off with a training session on the care and management of feral cat colonies in urban areas, led by Gloria de Arriba, a feline therapist from the Volunteer School of the Community of Madrid. This session will take place on 16 November, followed by additional sessions on 18 and 23 November at the Alcaldes Room in the Town Hall, running from 17:30 to 20:30. As places are limited, prior registration is required at piv@trescantos.es.
From 23 to 29 November, the Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Animal Intervention and Custody Centre (CICA), will organise a food drive for the city’s feral cat colonies. Donations of cat food and treats can be made at Kiwoko, located at Calle del Sol, 7.
On 25 November, from 17:00 to 18:30, Kiwoko will also host an event titled 'Where can I volunteer?', allowing attendees to learn about local associations that offer volunteer programmes and various ways to get involved. Registration is also required for this event.
The highlight of the week will be the Gala of Recognition for Solidarity and Volunteering on 27 November at the Centro Cultural Adolfo Suárez, starting at 18:30. This gala will honour residents, public employees, organisations, associations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to social causes. Admission is free until capacity is reached.
On the same day, the 'Cajita Solidaria' initiative will begin, collecting shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, and other gifts for vulnerable children as part of the Christmas Child Operation. Boxes can be dropped off at the Evangelical Church El Buen Pastor, located at Sector Escultores, number 35, on 27 November from 18:00 to 21:00, and on 29 November from 11:00 to 13:00.
Additionally, on 28 November, the La Luz Sports Centre will host a toy collection for new or gently used toys from 11:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00. Accepted items include stuffed animals, educational games, and bicycles, but not puzzles or toy weapons. That same day, at 17:00, the Centro Cultural will premiere the short film 'Under the Same Sky', accompanied by a photographic exhibition. This project, created by Santi Carneri and Mayeli Villalba, tells the stories of migrant families and highlights the diversity of Tres Cantos' population. Admission is free until full capacity is reached.
The programme will continue on 29 November with two charitable musical events. The first, at 12:00 at the San Camilo Centre, will feature a concert by the Ciudad de Tres Cantos Symphonic Band and Circo Diverso, with proceeds supporting various social projects. Tickets are available at www.giglon.com. In the evening, the Centro Cultural will host two performances by the Madrid Gospel Choir at 19:00 and 20:30, benefiting the Christmas Child Operation. Tickets can be requested via email at cajitadezapatos3cantos@gmail.com or by calling 680 725 932.
