A Journey Toward Inclusion, Auser and Como 1907 United for the City

On a quiet morning in Como, ten white vans depart from a small depot overlooking the lake. They belong to Auser Basso Lario, a volunteer association that has become one of the city’s most valuable lifelines. The drivers aren’t delivering packages or paying passengers—they transport elderly people and individuals with disabilities to medical appointments, grocery stores, or, thanks to a new collaboration with Como 1907, to the stadium to watch a match.

Auser is part of a national network dedicated to social inclusion and civic solidarity. Its goal is simple: to keep people connected to everyday life, even when age or disability might otherwise isolate them. In the Como area alone, volunteers complete over 130 trips per week. Small journeys, but with profound meaning. Drivers know every face, every name. They stop to exchange a few words, restoring a sense of normalcy and everyday life.

The partnership with Como 1907 began in early 2025, when Auser was looking to expand its fleet. Through the benefit company PMG, the club decided to sponsor a new nine-seat Ford Transit, equipped to accommodate up to two wheelchairs. This practical gesture quickly grew into something larger: a collaboration that brought together two different worlds, united by the same sense of responsibility toward the city.

Given the lack of disabled parking near the stadium, the club stepped in to help remove architectural barriers and make access easier. The solution designed by Como represents a concrete step toward a more inclusive sporting environment, offering people with disabilities new opportunities to enjoy events without obstacles. The first result of this partnership was the Inclusivity Bus, developed in collaboration with Italian Pack and PMG.

The idea is as simple as it is powerful: to allow fans with disabilities to finally attend home games at the Sinigaglia Stadium, traveling comfortably and safely. Auser provides the volunteers; the club takes care of the matchday experience and the creation of dedicated spaces. The service launched in May, during the Como vs. Cagliari game, and is now available for every home match, both in league and cup competitions.

The Inclusivity Bus is a reminder that football can do much more than entertain: it can unite a community. Both organizations share the same vision for their territory. They see Como not merely as an area of action, but as a shared responsibility to care for.

From this foundation, new collaborations were easy to imagine. This season, two initiatives will take shape: a volunteer recruitment campaign to strengthen Auser’s ranks, and full support for the “Ti chiamo” project, a telephone line designed to combat loneliness among the elderly.

The principle behind “Ti chiamo” is simple: volunteers, many of them elderly themselves, make regular calls to those living in isolation, offering words of comfort or simple companionship to those who, over time, have drifted away from everyday social interactions.

Auser’s message to fans is clear and direct: volunteering matters. It addresses needs that would otherwise go unmet and builds a more open, humane community. Just a few hours a week can make a difference—driving a van, answering the phone, helping in the office.

In other words, the story of Auser and Como 1907 is not about charity—it’s about connection. It shows what happens when civic spirit meets sporting passion. Together, they have transformed a van into a symbol of inclusion and a stadium into a gathering place where everyone has a seat.

Volunteers enjoy the satisfaction of feeling useful, giving their time to those in need, and being part of a cause that makes life a little easier for many. If you want to do your part, here’s how to contact them:

Website: www.auser.lombardia.it 

Phone number:  3451607876 

E-mail: [email protected]