Latest news and stories about community support in Portugal for expats and residents.
A Charity Benefit Dinner held at Restaurante Querença (Loulé) was a tremendous success, raising an impressive €9,425 for Madrugada, the Algarve charity dedicated to supporting people living with life-threatening illnesses The post Charity benefit dinner raises €9,425 for Madrugada appeared first on Portugal Resident.
In the municipalities of Leiria, Ourém and Marinha Grande, the Jerónimo Martins Foundation is currently restoring 22 social response facilities. Five of them are already completed.
Home News Ponta Delgada supporting people in need through inclusive space Ponta Delgada supporting people in need through inclusive space The Ponta Delgada City Council is once again hosting the “Espaço Inclusivo” (Inclusive Space), an initiative that is part of the Casa Manaias social inclusion
Lidl has launched the 'Pa-tudo' Solidarity Bag to support 54 animal protection associations. The initiative raises awareness against abandonment during the summer and also helps vulnerable families with pets.
TP Portugal and the ENTRAJUDA organisation are helping 440,000 individuals through their ‘Conhecer+’ (Know More) programme.
There are few better reminders of why community support matters than seeing two tiny puppies, rescued from a rubbish bin just a few weeks ago, now growing stronger every day. The post Cadela Carlota marks 18 years of rescue appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Sport can be a tool for inclusion and development. We discover how Jiu-Jitsu is helping children with autism to grow and integrate, thanks to the work of the Faisão Association.
Home News AVA rallies efforts in the Algarve to send humanitarian aid to Venezuela AVA rallies efforts in the Algarve to send humanitarian aid to Venezuela For about 15 years, AVA ( Associação Venezuela Amiga), based in Almancil, in the municipality of Loulé, has been working quietly on the groun
Home News Dogs help elderly people in Portugal combat isolation and grief Dogs help elderly people in Portugal combat isolation and grief More than a hundred elderly people in Penacova, in the Coimbra district, are supported by the “Estou CãoTigo” project, which uses dog-assisted interventions to
Several Venezuelan community associations in Madeira are collecting donations to send to Venezuela. The priority is for protective equipment and medicines.
At a reception for the Portuguese community in the state of Florida, held at a hotel in Miami, Seguro lamented the 28 confirmed deaths of Portuguese citizens and people of Portuguese descent due to the earthquakes.
The Sanctuary of Fatima in Carrizal, Portuguese centres, and companies such as Banco Plaza and Gama supermarkets are collecting food, clothing, and medicine for the victims.
A charity is planning its fifth annual Shoebox campaign to help those in need have a happier Christmas. The Castelo dos Sonhos charity, which was set up to help the The post Annual shoebox drive for the elderly appeared first on Portugal Resident.
“Uma Imagem Solidária” is a project that consists of donating photographs, which are purchased by the public. This year, it raised around 22 thousand euros, donated to a centre affected by storm Kristin.
The local community launched a fundraising campaign for the businesswoman, who has three children, with several local groups joining in. A professional colleague also offered to share workspace.
The support aims to guarantee access to culture for different audiences and contribute to social cohesion and economic development through partnerships with the associative movement.
For a long time, municipal housing was primarily about construction, allocation, rent management, and building maintenance. However, Lisbon is changing, and so are the challenges facing its municipal neighbourhoods. Gebalis was born during a period of major urban and social transformation, focused on eradicating shanty towns and rehousing thousands of families. Thirty years later, the city faces new vulnerabilities, social pressures, and forms of exclusion. Today, municipal housing must be more than just providing a key; it must be a point of intervention for issues like poverty, loneliness, mental health, and unemployment. Gebalis has evolved from a property manager into a local public presence that manages community relationships, expectations, and social well-being. Through initiatives like the 'Morar Melhor' (Living Better) programme, the focus has shifted towards building rehabilitation, energy efficiency, and safety. Ultimately, the future of municipal housing in Lisbon depends on the transition from merely managing houses to actively caring for communities.
Second part of 'Investigação CM' from 7 June 2026.
Home News Madeira supporting cultural associations Madeira supporting cultural associations The Funchal City Council today allocated €540,000 through multi-year and annual agreements to 63 cultural associations and entities, in what it considered he municipality's “largest annual investment” in t
A programme dedicated to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder already has more than 30 on its attendance list. It is run by psychologists and therapists to provide socialisation skills to the young people.
The support will serve to ensure that “a group of associations can carry out their projects within the community”.
This week, we want to begin with a huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our recent food drive. The “Banco Solidário Animal” initiative, organised by Animalife in The post A huge thank you – and meet Touro and What appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Carlos Moia, executive president of the Benfica Foundation, says that the association joined 'the big ones' to help people who lost everything in the floods in Alcácer do Sal.
The Coliseums of Lisbon and Porto will host two charity shows in May for the victims of storm Kristin, which devastated the Leiria region last winter.
From Batalha to Alcoutim, initiatives for infrastructure, firefighters, and cultural equipment can now receive support from citizens and companies, with no commissions.
The Casa do Brasil Coimbra has signed a protocol to launch its Psychological Support Office. This partnership with psychologist Juliana Tiemi is the first of four agreements the institution will formalise this year to build a support network for the community. According to president Daniel Domingos, the office aims to provide a space for listening and emotional support for Brazilians living in Coimbra, with future plans for workshops and potential discounts on certain services.
The municipality of Castelo Branco commits to allocating a total financial support of 325,000 euros to the Amato Lusitano association for social inclusion and territorial cohesion projects.
In the interior of Portugal, the city of Fundão has become a hub for immigrant integration. Naryon Coelho, a Brazilian resident, founded the 'Associação de Apoio Brazuca e Amigos' (AABA) to help newcomers navigate local life, combat misinformation, and foster cultural exchange between immigrants and the local Portuguese population.
The 43rd edition of the International Children's Football Tournament, organised by the Clube Atlético e Cultural (CAC), was presented today under the threat of being the last, given the unfulfilled promises of the Lisbon City Council.
The local Pombal Solidário fund is 'a financial instrument of civil society, for solidarity support, which has been in preparation for about a month', stated the Mayor.
