La Strada Società Cooperativa Sociale

What La Strada Società Cooperativa Sociale does

La Strada Società Cooperativa Sociale is a Milan-based Italian social cooperative (Cooperativa Sociale di tipo B, constituted under Law 381/1991) that delivers an integrated portfolio of social, educational, welfare, and health services to people in difficulty. Founded as an Association in 1981 in the Quartiere Salomone and formalized as a cooperative in 1993, the organization has operated for over 40 years in the south-east periphery of Milan and its hinterland, serving over 2,500 individuals per year across five core personas: adults in fragile situations, elderly individuals, women in difficulty, NEET youth and young adults, and minors at risk of educational poverty. Its service lines span housing (Abitare/Casamia), anti-school-dropout education (Scuola Bottega, School Hub, Doposcuola, Polo Ferrara, Centro Diurno In-Presa), employment inclusion (Accademia delle 2 Ruote, FAST, MIGWORK, F...Cucina di Talenti, Orientamento al lavoro), psychological and healthcare support (Cura, Crescita), and community development (Spazio VITA, QUBI, Ponti di Comunità, Casa-Vacanze Tamarispa social-tourism facility in Sardinia).

The cooperative is human-services-delivered, not technology-driven—there is no proprietary platform, app, or AI/ML capability in evidence. Service delivery relies on a multidisciplinary team of social workers, educators, psychologists, neuropsychiatrists, and cultural mediators operating from its Milan headquarters, a secondary site for Spazio VITA, and the Sardinian holiday house. Business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) managed service contracts with public institutions (Comune di Milano, Regione Lombardia, and municipalities), (2) donations, the 5x1000 tax contribution, and corporate/foundation philanthropy (Cummins Italia, Oliver Wyman, Fondazione Covivio, Fondazione Adecco, Fondazione Cariplo, Con i Bambini), and (3) social tourism revenue from the 40-bed Casa-Vacanze Tamarispa. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; public-contract pricing follows Italian social-services procurement rules, donations are voluntary, and the Sardinia facility operates at reduced ('prezzi calmierati') rates. GTM is community-led via word-of-mouth, institutional referrals, and the broader third-sector partnership network rather than outbound sales.

Name

La Strada Società Cooperativa Sociale

Legal name

Associazione La Strada

Website

https://lastrada.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Strada Società Cooperativa Sociale is a Milan-based Italian social cooperative providing housing, education, employment-inclusion, psychological care, and community-development services to over 2,500 vulnerable individuals annually, funded through public contracts, donations, and a social-tourism facility in Sardinia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (6117), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL)

Keywords

• Social cooperative
• Social services
• Housing assistance
• Employment inclusion
• Educational support

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services Contracts: Revenue from managing social, health, welfare and educational services contracted by public institutions and local government bodies.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, 5x1000 tax contribution, corporate partnerships, and solidary gifts.
3. Social Tourism: Revenue from managing Casa-Vacanza Tamarispa in Sardinia, offering vacation services at reduced prices for families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Strada is a non-profit social cooperative that manages an integrated portfolio of social, health, welfare, and educational services for vulnerable people in the Milan metropolitan area. Its core offerings include housing (Abitare), school dropout prevention (Scuola Bottega, Doposcuola, School Hub), employment inclusion pathways (FAST, Accademia delle 2 Ruote, MIGWORK), psychological care (Cura), and community cohesion projects (QUBI, Ponti di Comunità, Spazio VITA), all funded primarily through public service contracts, donations, and the 5x1000 tax contribution.

Product overview

La Strada is a Social Cooperative that operates as a portfolio of interconnected social and educational services rather than a technology product company. The organization provides housing, educational support, work inclusion, psychological care, and community development services to people in difficulty in Milan. Key services include Scuola Bottega (alternative education for school dropouts), Accademia delle 2 Ruote (vocational bicycle/motorcycle repair training), FAST employment pathways, housing services (Abitare), psychological care (Cura), growth support (Crescita), and community projects like QUBI and Ponti di Comunità. The cooperative also manages Spazio VITA for adolescent wellness and operates a social tourism holiday house in Sardinia. Services are coordinated by the cooperative while an associated Association handles volunteer activities and fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Strada: The primary brand under which the cooperative social services organization operates, offering services including housing (Abitare), educational support (Dispersione scolastica), employment inclusion (Inclusione lavorativa), personal growth (Crescita), care (Cura), and social cohesion (Coesione sociale).
• Scuola Bottega
• Casamia
• Accademia delle 2 Ruote
• FAST (Formazione, Affiancamento, Scouting aziendale, Tirocinio)
• F... Cucina di Talenti
• MIGWORK
• SMART 3
• Spazio VITA
• QUBI
• Ponti di Comunità
• Casa-Vacanze Tamarispa

Products and services

• Abitare (Housing Services) Residential and housing services providing shelter and accompaniment toward stable housing, employment, and social reintegration for people in need.
• Scuola Bottega Alternative education project for 14–18 year-olds who have dropped out of school, combining classroom lessons and practical workshops to help them earn their middle school diploma and re-engage with education or employment.
• Doposcuola (After-school) After-school program for boys and girls aged 11–18 delivered in small groups with a 1:3 educator-to-student ratio, including support for students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD/DSA).
• School Hub Project that transforms middle schools in Milan's Corvetto neighborhood into high-intensity educational hubs serving as psycho-socio-educational reference points for minors, families, and school staff.
• Polo Ferrara Study support for around 80 children and young people inside the CAM Multifunctional Aggregative Center of Piazzale Ferrara, active during school year and holidays.
• Centro Diurno In-Presa Day center providing afternoon activities and small-group work for young people, including homework help, study-method development, and transversal skill strengthening.
• Sostegno allo studio (Study Support) Study support activities for children and teenagers at risk of dropping out, including homework help, effective study-method development, and personalized services for students with Specific Learning Disabilities (DSA).
• Accademia delle 2 Ruote 60-hour vocational training program for youth aged 16–23 in bicycle and motorcycle repair and maintenance, followed by a 3-month paid internship.
• FAST (Formazione, Affiancamento, Scouting aziendale, Tirocinio) Emergency employment pathway launched in June 2020 for NEET youth and women in difficulty, featuring customised training, competency assessment, career orientation, CV preparation, safety courses, and a 3-month paid internship.
• F…Cucina di Talenti Culinary training pathway led by Co-Cooking Lab, helping La Strada youth access the restaurant and catering industry and obtain HACCP food safety certification.
• MIGWORK Training, school and career orientation services for young people aged 16–34, delivered as a project of the Municipality of Milan in partnership with multiple organizations.
• SMART 3 Accompaniment of minors in the juvenile criminal justice system through structured orientation and work placement programs with internships, supported by Regione Lombardia.
• Orientamento al lavoro (Career Orientation) Career guidance and job-search support services for youth reactivation and placement, including orientation and employment matching.
• Crescita (Growth) Personal accompaniment service providing step-by-step support to people in difficulty to help them become free and aware adults.
• Cura (Care) Specialized psychological and healthcare support for ill people, elderly individuals living alone, and victims of trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
• QUBI Community project against child poverty directed at families with minors in Milan's Lodi-Corvetto area, stimulating resident activation, providing information on local opportunities, and promoting awareness of healthy nutrition and lifestyles.
• Ponti di Comunità Community development project connecting and strengthening the educational community in the Salomone/Taliedo, Morsenchio, and Ponte Lambro neighborhoods through co-design spaces, training, awareness initiatives, and communities of practice.
• Spazio VITA Public-private HUB providing educational, therapeutic, and socialization interventions for adolescents aged 11–18 in difficulty and their families, with a multidisciplinary team of educators, psychologists, neuropsychiatrists, and cultural mediators.
• Casa-Vacanze Tamarispa Holiday house with 40 beds in Budoni, Sardinia, operated since 1995, offering social tourism at subsidised rates for families and groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 people helped annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Con i Bambini Impresa SocialecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025Financier of Spazio VITA project, a HUB for adolescent psychological well-being between ages 11-18 in Milan (Municipalities 4 and 5). Funded within the Fondo per il contrasto della povertà educativa minorile.
• Fondazione CariplocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter of QUBI project, a recipe against child poverty targeting families with minors in Lodi-Corvetto area, stimulating first-person activation of inhabitants.
• Martinengo SCSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in QUBI project network against child poverty.
• Nocetum SCSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in QUBI project network.
• Fondazione Laureus Sport for GoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in QUBI project and Ponti di Comunità, promoting sports as tool for social inclusion.
• GaldusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in QUBI and School Hub projects.
• Comune di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic institution partner in multiple projects including Ponti di Comunità, School Hub, Polo Ferrara CAM, and MIGWORK project.
• Regione LombardiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government providing funding and support for SMART 3 project (minor criminal justice) and MIGWORK project.
• Fondazione AdeccocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner for Progetto R.I.T.A., promoting social and labor inclusion. Also provided orientation and tutoring for participants.
• CUMMINS ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Scuola Bottega project through volunteering and sponsorship.
• Fondazione CoviviominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation supporting Scuola Bottega project.
• Oliver WymanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Scuola Bottega project.
• Fondazione Specchi d'ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting Scuola Bottega project.
• ANCI LombardiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Italian Municipalities, lead partner in MIGWORK project for youth employment services.
• Fondazione DeloitteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromoter of Progetto R.I.T.A. along with Fondazione Adecco and Fondazione De Agostini.
• Fondazione De AgostiniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromoter of Progetto R.I.T.A. for social and labor inclusion.
• ASST Santi Paolo e CarlominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner in Spazio VITA project with UONPIA department providing multidisciplinary team including neuro-psychiatrists.
• CrinaliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Spazio VITA and School Hub projects.
• In DialogominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Spazio VITA project for adolescent well-being.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Farsi Prossimo Onlus: Milan-area social cooperative offering housing, educational support, and labor inclusion services for vulnerable people. Closely matches La Strada's cooperative structure, beneficiary segments, and integrated service portfolio.
• Progetto Arca: Milan-based nonprofit providing housing, food, and social integration services for homeless and people in hardship. Directly comparable to La Strada on housing (Abitare) and accompaniment models in the same metropolitan area.
• Fondazione L'Albero della Vita: Italian NGO focused on children, families, and youth at risk of educational poverty, with significant Milan-area operations. Comparable to La Strada's educational support and child poverty programs (e.g., QUBI, School Hub).
• Caritas Ambrosiana: Milan-based Catholic charity providing social, housing, educational, and welfare services to vulnerable populations. Closely comparable to La Strada in mission, beneficiary mix, geographic focus (Milan archdiocese), and reliance on public contracts plus donations.
• Pane Quotidiano Onlus: Long-standing Milan nonprofit distributing food and basic goods to people in need. Comparable in scale, Milan focus, and reliance on donations and volunteer labor, though narrower in service mix than La Strada.
• Comunità di Sant'Egidio: Italian community-based organization delivering social services to the poor, elderly, and migrants, including housing and educational pathways. Comparable to La Strada in community-rooted delivery model and multi-service welfare approach.

Broad incumbents

• ACLI Lombardia: Large regional association of Italian Christian workers operating social, educational, and labor inclusion services across Lombardy. Overlaps with La Strada in employment inclusion and migrant support, but serves a much broader territory and membership base.
• CGM Consorzio Nazionale della Cooperazione Sociale: National consortium aggregating Italian social cooperatives; provides shared services, technology, and scale advantages. Comparable to La Strada as a cooperative network operator, but at substantially larger scale and with multi-region footprint.

Others

• AVSI Foundation: Italian-headquartered international NGO active in education and social inclusion. Overlaps thematically with La Strada's educational and labor inclusion mission, though operating at much larger scale and primarily outside Italy.

Regional players

• Fondazione San Giuseppe: Lombardy-based social cooperative delivering residential, educational, and work-inclusion services. Comparable to La Strada in service mix and beneficiary segments, with a similar regional Catholic-social orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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