Jardim-de-Infância “Santo António” - A Beneficente

Jardim-de-Infância “Santo António” - A Beneficente

Founded: January 1, 1906
Type: Non-profit Social Solidarity Association
Location: Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
Initial Purpose: Support for the needy and educational activities for children and youth.
Founders: Group called COMPANHEIROS DO BEM

History and Development

• First Statutes Approved: August 1, 1906
• Original Name: Associação de Caridade
• Current Name: Associação de Solidariedade Social (since 1984)
• Educational Services: Preschool (Jardim-escola Santo António) established in October 1970 for 75 underprivileged children aged 3-6.

Significant Developments:

• 1953: Inauguration of the headquarters building.
• 1989: Inauguration of Edifício Monsenhor Pires Quesado for Creche, Jardim-de-infância, and ATL (Activities of Free Time).
• 1991: Creation of ATL SEDE after remodeling the headquarters.
• 1998: Inauguration of Creche Nossa Senhora da Conceição with capacity for 40 children.

Current Operations

• Current Capacity: Ongoing construction of a new building in Mariadeira to accommodate various educational and social services.
• Daily Users: Approximately 650 users.
• Staff: 130 employees (33 technicians, 97 administrative/support staff).

Services Offered

Jardim-de-Infância “Santo António” provides a variety of services, including:

• Preschool (Jardim de Infância)
• Daycare (Creche)
• Centro de Atividades de Tempos Livres (CATL) for children aged 6 to 10, focusing on educational activities.
• Social Canteen
• Day Center
• Home Support (Apoio Domiciliário)
• Psychology Service

Social Projects and Community Support

The association develops social projects aimed at supporting underprivileged families, assisting the elderly, and providing educational programs.

Events and Celebrations

The association organizes various events and campaigns, including:

• Easter remembrance
• Christmas remembrance
• Father's Day remembrance
• Mother's Day remembrance
• Carnival celebrations

Future Plans

Plans are in place for the upcoming triennium (2024-2027) with various action plans and budgets for 2025, including annual activity plans for the kindergarten and daycare.

Contact Information

• Address: Rua Fernando Barbosa nº89, 4490-635 Póvoa de Varzim
• Phone Numbers: 252 690 730, 252 690 739, 252 690 736, 252 690 738
• Email: geral@abeneficente.pt
• Job Applications: rh@abeneficente.pt
• Privacy Concerns: privacidade@abeneficente.pt

For more information, visit www.abeneficente.pt.

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This description provides an overview of Jardim-de-Infância “Santo António” - A Beneficente, highlighting its history, services, community involvement, and contact details.