Spin Time, a well-known housing occupation and community center in Rome, has launched an urgent fundraising campaign after hundreds of residents were forced to leave their building and remain camped outside while awaiting a resolution to their housing crisis. The appeal, titled **”Help Spin Time Stay,”** was created by members of the community to support approximately 450 residents and the thousands of people who rely on the space for cultural, educational, and social activities.
According to the campaign, around 150 families, including elderly residents and young children, have been living outdoors for days following the loss of access to their home. Community members describe the situation as one of uncertainty, saying they are waiting for bureaucratic procedures to determine the future of everyone connected to the Spin Time building. Until a solution is reached, they continue to maintain a peaceful presence outside the property while seeking public support.
Spin Time has become much more than a residential occupation over the years. Organizers say it has evolved into a place where friendships have been formed, volunteer initiatives have flourished, and people from diverse backgrounds have built a strong sense of community. The center has hosted cultural events, social projects, educational programs, and mutual aid initiatives, making it an important meeting point for residents of Rome and many visitors.
In their appeal, members of the community explain that they are determined to preserve what they describe as an alternative model of solidarity and inclusion. They believe the space demonstrates how cooperation, diversity, and community support can thrive during difficult times. Rather than allowing the project to disappear, they are asking supporters to help them continue resisting the current crisis through financial contributions or by joining their peaceful presence outside the building.
The fundraising campaign emphasizes that donations of any size are welcome. Supporters who cannot contribute financially are encouraged to visit the community or help spread awareness about their situation. Community members remain gathered outside the building located at **Via Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 55** in Rome, where they continue advocating for a permanent solution.
The campaign also provides detailed information regarding how donations will be managed. Tommaso Monni, an activist who has been involved with Spin Time for more than six years and serves on its governing council, issued a statement to ensure complete transparency. He explained that every donation collected through the fundraiser will be transferred directly by bank transfer to the official account of **Spin Time Labs – Cantiere di Rigenerazione Urbana APS**, the legally recognized association representing the project.
To further reassure donors, Monni stated that proof of the bank transfer will be published in the campaign updates. He explained that the association is responsible for supporting and protecting the community of residents, families, volunteers, and activists connected to Spin Time, as well as coordinating the building’s social and cultural activities.
According to the organizers, every euro raised will be used exclusively to support the community’s basic needs while residents remain displaced. Funds will help provide essential supplies and maintain dignified living conditions for those currently sleeping outdoors until authorities determine a long-term solution for the future of Spin Time.
The campaign concludes with a message of gratitude to everyone willing to support the initiative. Community members say that every donation, every shared post, and every visit helps strengthen their resolve as they continue advocating for the preservation of a place they believe has become a symbol of solidarity, inclusion, and mutual support in Rome.
