Who gets the coins thrown into the Trevi Fountain?

Throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain is a gesture that combines tradition and charity.

It is an ancient ritual, born of a legend that promises the return to Rome to those who perform this gesture. In addition to its symbolic value, tossing a coin has a practical aspect: it helps support those most in need.

Over a million euros to help those in need

Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world throw their coins into the famous Roman fountain. A simple gesture that overall generates a considerable amount of money: in 2023, more than 1.4 million euros were collected.

These donations, made up of coins from every nation, are earmarked for charitable projects managed by Caritas of Rome.

A solid partnership between the City and Caritas

This solidarity mechanism is based on an agreement between the Municipality of Rome and the Diocesan Caritas of the capital.

This agreement, which is renewed periodically, provides for the collection and use of coins to help people living in vulnerable situations.

How Donations Are Used

The funds collected at the Trevi Fountain are used to finance various initiatives to support the most vulnerable people. Among the most important projects are:

• A solidarity supermarket: the Emporio Caritas, where people in difficulty can do their shopping using tokens instead of money.
• Soup kitchens: providing hot meals and support to those experiencing homelessness.
• Reception and integration measures: for migrants, refugees and families in difficulty.
• Support for prisoners: with educational and social reintegration projects.

A gesture that makes the difference

Every coin thrown into the Trevi Fountain represents not only a desire to return to the city, but also a practical act of solidarity.

Thanks to the commitment of the Municipality of Rome and Caritas, these donations are transformed into practical help for those who need it most.

The coins are not collected from the fountain every day, but on a regular basis.

The Emporio Caritas, the solidarity supermarket financed by donations, offers its users quality products, including food donated by the European Union.

Article translated by Jasmina Towers

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