Colégio O Remendinho

Colégio O Remendinho

Location: Rua Juventude Azeitonense, Lote 145, Vila Nogueira de Azeitão
Type: Non-profit organization
Establishment Date: May 14, 2003
Status: Recognized as a Private Institution of Social Solidarity and a Public Utility Entity since December 2003.

Mission

At Colégio O Remendinho, our mission is to defend children's rights and provide support to families in need.

Current Support

• Families Supported: Approximately 90 families
• Children/Youth Beneficiaries: About 120
• Total Users: Over 300
• Funding: Monthly funding from Social Security agreements and member contributions, with about 30% of expenses uncovered by regular support.

Programs and Projects

Colégio O Remendinho offers a variety of programs and projects aimed at supporting children and families:

1. Banco de Recursos – Porto de Abrigo (2003 - present)
2. Conferências (2003 - present)
3. Gabinete Apoio Família / Centro Apoio Familiar e Aconselhamento Parental - O Farol (2003 - present)
4. Projeto Tutoria / Por Ti (2008-2015)
5. Em Família (2012 - present)
6. Construir Famílias (2015 - present)
7. Apoios Diversos às Famílias (2003 - present)
8. Jornal Arca do Tesouro (2003 - present)
9. Centro Apoio Escolar e Lúdico (2003 - 2008)
   • Beneficiaries: 20 children aged 3 to 12 years.
10. Projecto Adolesser / GASA (2005 - 2008)
    • Beneficiaries: hundreds of adolescents.
11. Recreios a Brincar (2005 - 2008)
    • Beneficiaries: hundreds of children from the 1st cycle.
12. Feira do Brinquedo (2006 - 2008)
    • Beneficiaries: dozens of children.
13. Workshops e Ações de Formação (2008 – 2017)
    • Beneficiaries: hundreds of participants.
14. Sábados Aventura (2008)
    • Beneficiaries: 15 adolescents.
15. Entre (Parentes) (2008)
    • Beneficiaries: 8 parents.
16. Entrelaços / Gugu Dadá (2008 - 2010)
    • Beneficiaries: 6 adolescent mothers.
17. Grupos Pedagógicos (2009 - 2010)
    • Beneficiaries: 14 children aged 6 to 12 years.
18. Bem-Me-Quer Mal-Me-Quer (2009 - 2012)
    • Beneficiaries: 7 adolescent girls.
19. Entre Riscos (2009 - 2012)
    • Beneficiaries: 7 adolescent boys.
20. Avaliação de Crianças com NEE (2010)
    • Beneficiaries: 8 children aged 1 to 5 years.
21. Ludoteca Itinerante – Projeto Piloto (2010)
    • Beneficiaries: 5 children.
22. Alegre Casinha – Projeto Piloto (2010)
    • Beneficiaries: 2 families.
23. Entre Nós (2011)
    • Beneficiaries: 12 pre-adolescents and adolescents.
24. Ser Família (2011-2017)
    • Beneficiaries: 7 mothers and their children.
25. Ateliers de Férias (2012-2014)
    • Beneficiaries: 50 children and adolescents.
26. Crescer a Brincar (2013-2015)
    • Beneficiaries: 8 children aged 1 to 5 years and their families.
27. Desenvolver a Sorrir (2014-2015)
    • Beneficiaries: 8 children.
28. Mapa do Tesouro (2015-2016)
    • Beneficiaries: 20 children.
29. Atividades Ludico-pedagógicas (2010)
    • Beneficiaries: 8 children aged 1 to 5 years.

Key Personnel

• Céu Guitart - President/Founder
• Maria Marques - Vice-President
• Maria do Mar Ferrão - Treasurer
• Ana Barbosa - Technical Coordinator/Family Mediator
• Dulce Canelas - Social Educator
• Inês Fernandes - Clinical Psychologist
• Sara Pica - Social Work Technician

Partnerships and Collaborations

Colégio O Remendinho collaborates with various institutions to enhance its support services:

• Representative Institutions:

  • CLAS (Rede Social): Setúbal, Sesimbra
  • CNIS – Confederação Nacional das Instituições de Solidariedade Social
  • UDIPSS - União Distrital das Instituições Particulares de Solidariedade Social de Setúbal
  • EAPN – Rede Europeia Anti-Pobreza

• Partnership Institutions:

  • Centro Distrital Segurança Social de Setúbal
  • CPCJ (Comissão Proteção Crianças e Jovens): Setúbal, Sesimbra
  • Various local health and educational institutions.

Ways to Help

Colégio O Remendinho welcomes support from the community:

• Donations: Financial contributions are appreciated.
• Membership: Join us with a minimum monthly fee of 2.5€ for individuals and 10€ for organizations.
• Volunteering: Your time and skills can make a difference.
• IRS Tax Designation: Designate your tax contributions to support our work.
• Other Support: Donations of food, educational materials, and more are always welcome.

Acknowledgments

We extend our gratitude to all entities and individuals who have supported us since our foundation.

For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly.