Rethinking Community Support: Immigrant Groups in Italy During COVID-19

Immigrant groups in Italy showed remarkable unity during the COVID-19 pandemic. They didn't just help their own communities. They also reached out to the wider society. This was not just about sharing resources. It was about building a sense of togetherness that knew no borders. These groups took part in various initiatives. They collected and shared supplies. They offered support to those in need. They did this for both their home countries and Italy. This effort was not just about survival. It was about showing that they were part of the community. They were not just visitors. They were active members. The pandemic brought out the best in these groups. They showed that they were not just here to take. They were here to give back. This was not just about helping themselves. It was about helping everyone. They showed that they were not just immigrants. They were citizens of the world. They showed that they were not just here to take advantage. They were here to make a difference. They showed that they were not just here to survive. They were here to thrive. They showed that they were not just here to live. They were here to contribute. This effort was not just about the pandemic. It was about the future. It was about showing that they were here to stay. They were here to build a better world. They were here to show that they were part of the solution. They were here to show that they were not the problem. Two studies were done. They talked to leaders of these groups. They found out that these groups were not just helping their own. They were helping everyone. They were showing that they were part of the community. They were showing that they were not just immigrants. They were showing that they were citizens.