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Misericordia di Lastra a Signa e Scandicci is a community service organization with roots dating to 1595. Guided by a commitment to serve others with dedication, it supports people across its two local areas through health, social care, volunteering and emergency response. Its health services include patient transport and help booking specialist visits and diagnostic appointments through the regional booking system. The organization also lends mobility aids, including wheelchairs and walkers, and offers community support such as a solidarity food store for individuals and families who need essential groceries.

Additional initiatives address financial hardship, provide winter outreach to people without stable housing, and support the School for Guide Dogs for the Blind. The association works with local schools, offers volunteer and civil service opportunities, and responds to emergencies and disasters. Its activities also include an oratory, a cemetery and funeral services through its foundation. With locations in Scandicci and Lastra a Signa, Misericordia combines practical assistance with a longstanding tradition of community care.