Institution
Mais Polvoreira – Solidarity, Education and Social Entrepreneurship, CRL is a Cooperative created on September 24, 2014, which arises from the initiative of a group of social entrepreneurs, whose vision and domain is focused on satisfying the needs of the population in general, their promotion and social integration, in particular, the provision of support services to the family and community.
Our story
Mais Polvoreira – Solidarity, Education and Social Entrepreneurship, CRL is a Cooperative that aims to meet the social needs of the general population.
Since its founding, Mais Polvoreira has been on a path of growth and structuring, fulfilling its founding objectives. On December 9, 2014, Mais Polvoreira was recognized as a Private Social Solidarity Institution (IPSS), consolidating its organizational structure and culminating in formal recognition and legitimacy to operate with greater impact and responsibility in the social sector.
Mais Polvoreira has come a long way in collaboration with the Guimarães Municipal Social Development Plan, and identifying the needs and potential of the region and its population is essential to its operations, always taking into account the institution's vision and mission. Throughout its years of activity, it has developed several projects, notably in the areas of sports and the Polvoreira + Ativa Project.
In 2022, Mais Polvoreira saw its application approved for the Recovery and Resilience Plan for the Requalification and Expansion of the network of Social Equipment and Responses, allowing for an increase in social responses, namely Daycare; Day Center and Home Support Service.
Mission, Vision and Values
Our mission
Our mission is to provide excellent social services to children, the elderly and people in situations of social vulnerability, promoting inclusion, well-being and human dignity. We operate based on a clear, ethical and humanistic vision, seeking to respond effectively and in a personalized manner to the emerging needs of contemporary society. Through an innovative approach, adapted to social and demographic transformations, we offer integrated and qualified responses that value the person at all stages of life, implementing the principles of the Institution.
Our vision
Our values
The institution's principles are solidarity, ethics, clarity, equality and inclusion, trust and humanism.
Our values
01.
Solidarity
We value mutual support, networking and commitment to the common good, especially among the most vulnerable.
02.
Ethics
We act with integrity, transparency and responsibility, respecting the rights and dignity of all people.
03.
Clarity
Clarity guides our daily practice, ensuring that everyone knows their rights, duties and role in the Institution.
04.
Equality and Inclusion
We defend equal access to opportunities and rights, combating all forms of discrimination and exclusion.
05.
Trust
We are committed to continuous improvement, through qualified and motivated teams, promoting relationships of trust and conscious community participation.
06.
Humanism
We place the person at the center of our intervention, promoting close relationships, respect and empathy.
The Directors
Meet our Board of Directors
Behind every project, initiative or event, there is a dedicated team, united by a commitment to the population. They are people committed to the community, with passion, who give time, ideas and energy to make a difference. Meet the people in charge of Mais Polvoreira.
Marta Sofia Bragança
Chairman of the Board
Pedro Jorge Ferreira
Board Member
Maria Manuela Silva
Board Member
Carlos Alberto Oliveira
President of the General Assembly
Sandra
Ribeiro
Vice-President of the General Assembly
João Diogo Bragança
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
