La Nostra Comunità

What La Nostra Comunità does

La Nostra Comunità is an Italian non-profit association (Associazione La Nostra Comunità ETS-OdV, formerly ONLUS) established in 1981 and headquartered in Milan at via Zante 36, with additional operating locations at Cascina Monluè and Scuola Regina Mundi (via Boncompagni 18). The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of social services for people with disabilities across the life cycle, including inclusive day centers for minors (CABò Centro Minori Inclusivo, school-based educational support, home assistance, inclusive summer camps), socio-educational centers and autonomy training for youth and adults (Il Mappamondo, L'Aliante, Atelier Poiesis), supported housing programs (Casa del Mappamondo, Casa Up), and community-cohesion programs (Cascina Monluè, UNICA Laboratorio Food, Cena Sospesa, Ponti di Comunità, ForlaGREEN). Its primary beneficiaries are children, youth, and adults with disabilities and their families in the Forlanini/Salomone district of Milan (Municipality 4), with secondary segments comprising the broader local community and families experiencing economic hardship.

The association is not a technology company and operates no software platform, app, or API; service delivery is conducted directly by an in-house team of 17 employees supported by volunteers, through in-person, location-based, and home-based programs. The technology stack is limited to a WordPress website, a Facebook presence, and email newsletters. Revenue is generated through a mix of membership fees (starting from €35 per year for 2026, payable via bank transfer), private donations, the Italian 5x1000 tax mechanism, and public funding including grants from foundations such as Con i Bambini and municipal co-progettazione contracts with Municipio 4. The organization is led by President Elena Dottore, who also chairs Milan's Consulta Cittadina per le Persone con Disabilità, and is governed as a volunteer association under Italian third-sector law. Recent strategic priorities include the renovation of Cascina Monluè, expansion into disability-and-migration advocacy via the LEDHA observatory, and institutional integration with metropolitan-level disability and anti-poverty networks.

Name

La Nostra Comunità

Legal name

Associazione La Nostra Comunità ETS-OdV

Website

https://lanostracomunita.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Nostra Comunità is an Italian non-profit association (ETS-OdV), founded in 1981 in Milan, delivering social services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities, plus community-cohesion programs in the Forlanini/Salomone district, funded through membership fees, donations, 5x1000, and public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability & Social Inclusion Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Community social inclusion
• Inclusive education programs
• Nonprofit disability support
• Community social cohesion

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees starting from €35 for individuals (2026), €25 in previous years. Members support the association's daily operations for services for youth and adults with disabilities.
2. Donations and 5x1000: Tax-deductible donations including the Italian 5x1000 mechanism. C.F. 97026250155. Donations support ongoing social programs and Cascina Monluè restoration project.
3. Bank Transfer Contributions: Direct bank transfers to association accounts (Banca CREDIT AGRICOLE agenzia 38 MI, IBAN IT95 A062 3009 5550 0006 3450 503) for membership fees and donations.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Nostra Comunità is an Italian non-profit association (ETS-OdV/ONLUS) that provides social, educational, and community-based services for people with disabilities and their families in Milan. Its core offerings include inclusive day centers for minors, in-school and in-home educational assistance, socio-educational centers and autonomy training for youth and adults, supported housing projects, cultural and inclusive sports programs, and community cohesion initiatives such as the UNICA food laboratory, Cascina Monluè community hub, and the Cena Sospesa solidarity meal program.

Product overview

La Nostra Comunità is an Italian non-profit association (ETS-OdV, ONLUS) established in 1981 that operates as a comprehensive social services organization rather than a technology company. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of services organized into five main categories: services for minors (including CABò Centro Minori Inclusivo, educational support in schools, home assistance, and inclusive summer camps); services for youth and adults (including socio-educational centers Il Mappamondo and L'Aliante, autonomy training, aggregation centers, leisure services, Atelier Poiesis creative laboratory, and housing programs Casa del Mappamondo and Casa Up); community services (UNICA food laboratory, Cascina Monluè headquarters, wellness programs, volunteering, Ponti di Comunità neighborhood bridges, and transportation); cultural services (Rompere il Silenzio violence awareness, Insieme per sport inclusive sports, autism support, accessible tourism, museum visits, and Bibliohome library); and family services (counseling and proximity service points). Key initiatives include the Cena Sospesa community meal program and the ForlaGREEN environmental project. The organization is based in Milan and serves primarily the Forlanini and Salomone neighborhoods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CABò (Costruttori A Bordo): Centro Minori Inclusivo - an inclusive day center for minors with disabilities, inaugurated in October 2020
• UNICA Laboratorio Food
• Atelier Poiesis
• CONSIDERA-MI
• Cena Sospesa
• Ponti di Comunità

Products and services

• CABò Centro Minori Inclusivo (Costruttori A Bordo) An inclusive day center for children and minors with disabilities providing educational and recreational activities; inaugurated in October 2020 in collaboration with Scuola Regina Mundi.
• Assistenza Educativa a Scuola Educational support services delivered within school settings to assist students with disabilities.
• Assistenza Domiciliare Home-based assistance and care services for individuals with disabilities.
• Campus Inclusivi Inclusive summer camp programs for children and minors offering recreational and educational activities.
• CONSIDERA-MI Project supporting the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities and migrant backgrounds, part of the ConsideraMI network.
• Gioco Libera Tutti Inclusive play initiative promoting recreational activities accessible to all.
• Centro Socio Educativo Il Mappamondo Socio-educational center serving young people and adults with disabilities, offering day services and training.
• Centro Socio Educativo L'Aliante Socio-educational center providing support and activities for young people and adults with disabilities.
• Servizio Formazione Autonomia Autonomy training services helping young people and adults with disabilities develop independent living skills.
• Centro Aggregazione Disabili Center providing social aggregation and recreational activities for people with disabilities.
• Tempo Libero Leisure time services and activities for young people and adults with disabilities.
• Atelier Poiesis Artistic laboratory offering creative and expressive workshops for people with disabilities.
• Servizio Laboratoriale Diurno Innovative day laboratory services providing structured activities and training for people with disabilities.
• Abitare: La casa del Mappamondo Supported housing service providing residential support for young people and adults with disabilities.
• Abitare: Casa Up Independent living housing project for people with disabilities promoting autonomy and community integration.
• UNICA Laboratorio Food Gastronomic laboratory creating inclusive work opportunities and producing meals for community programs such as the Cena Sospesa initiative.
• Monluè: la corte del bene comune Cascina Monluè, the association's historic headquarters, offering community spaces and hosting various social and cultural initiatives.
• Volontariamoci Volunteering coordination service connecting volunteers with community service opportunities.
• Ponti di Comunità (Progetto PRO-SALOMONE) Social cohesion project creating bridges between community members, funded by Con i Bambini, supporting the Forlanini/Salomone neighborhood.
• Servizio trasporto Transportation services facilitating access to community services for people with disabilities.
• Rompere il Silenzio Awareness project addressing violence against women with disabilities, providing voice and support.
• Insieme per sport Sports programs including diving, mountain activities, and inclusive sports events promoting physical activity and inclusion.
• Autismo e Qualità della Vita Autism support programs improving quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
• Turisti non a caso Accessible tourism project enabling people with disabilities to travel and explore new destinations.
• A spasso per i musei Museum accessibility program providing inclusive cultural visits for people with disabilities.
• Bibliohome Book-sharing and literacy initiative bringing reading and literary activities to the community.
• Counseling Psychological counseling and support services for families of people with disabilities.
• Sportelli di prossimità Proximity service points providing community access to information and support resources.
• Cena Sospesa Community meal initiative where volunteers prepare meals for families in economic difficulty, involving young people with disabilities in food preparation.
• Percorso benessere Wellness programs offering activities promoting physical and mental well-being for community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44+ years of continuous operation serving people with disabilities

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LEDHA – Lega per i diritti delle persone con disabilitàcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in the Osservatorio Permanente sulle condizioni di vita delle persone con disabilità e background migratorio, established July 2026
• Scuola Regina MundicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-progettazione and hosting of CABò Centro Minori Inclusivo at via Boncompagni 18
• Municipio 4 Comune di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration for Centro Estivo Diffuso, Ponti di Comunità project (financed by Con i Bambini), sports activities, and various community initiatives
• Associazione Famiglie AncoraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Cena Sospesa initiative supporting families in economic difficulty in the Forlanini/Salomone neighborhood
• Alveare che dice...SìminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner for Cena Sospesa food solidarity initiative
• Sorridimi OnlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for children's rights events including World Children's Rights Day celebrations
• I Poli della Fragilità della Città MetropolitanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Pro-Salomone social laboratory project and housing rights advocacy
• HSA ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Un Sorriso Per Tutti scuba diving project promoting inclusion through water sports
• Consulta Cittadina per le Persone con DisabilitàcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation's President served as President of this civic body for disability rights advocacy
• QuBi (Sistema Quartu - Bivio Quartiere)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCena Sospesa integrated into Municipal Network 4's QuBi system for families experiencing economic and educational poverty

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ABIO Italia: Italian non-profit supporting children and families in hospitals, with a comparable focus on minors' wellbeing and a strong volunteer-based service model supported by donations and 5x1000.
• Fondazione Lega del Filo d'Oro: Italian non-profit serving people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities through residential, educational, and rehabilitation services. Comparable disability-services model and family-centered approach.
• ANFASS - Associazione Nazionale Famiglie di Persone con Disabilità Intellettiva e Relazionale: National Italian non-profit representing families of people with intellectual and relational disabilities, providing similar socio-educational, autonomy training, and family support services across Italy.
• LEDHA - Lega per i diritti delle persone con disabilità: Lombardia-based disability rights and advocacy organization that is a direct partner of La Nostra Comunità through the Osservatorio Permanente. Both organizations serve overlapping beneficiary populations in Milan/Lombardy for disability inclusion.
• AIAS - Associazione Italiana Assistenza Spastici: Italian non-profit focused on cerebral palsy and disability services, offering day centers, housing, and rehabilitation services comparable to La Nostra Comunità's socio-educational and supported housing programs.

Broad incumbents

• FISH - Federazione Italiana per il Superamento dell'Handicap: National umbrella organization for disability rights advocacy in Italy, coordinating with multiple local associations. Comparable advocacy and policy engagement with municipal networks.
• Fondazione Telethon: Major Italian non-profit funding research and care for rare genetic diseases, with a strong brand and 5x1000 fundraising infrastructure. Comparable scale of Italian nonprofit operations and donor engagement.
• Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori (LILT): National Italian non-profit delivering health and social support services, funded through 5x1000 and donations. Comparable nonprofit governance model and Italian funding mechanisms.

Regional players

• Fondazione Progetto Arca: Milan-based non-profit providing social services to vulnerable populations including food assistance, housing, and community support. Comparable for its Milan focus and community-based service model.
• Comunità Nuova: Milan-based non-profit offering social services, community programs, and youth inclusion initiatives. Comparable for its Milan footprint and mix of community cohesion and family support programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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