Since Tuesday, March 24, the
Arsenal da Esperança shelter has been housing 1,200 homeless people in the city of São Paulo. Those sheltered are in quarantine inside the institution, where they receive food, access to hygiene facilities and dormitories. Located in the former Hospedaria de Imigrantes facilities in Mooca, the home has been in operation for 24 years and has since taken in more than 62,000 homeless people. In addition to basic services, the institution also offers access to vocational training courses, a medical center, sports courts, games rooms, library, literacy opportunities, social service monitoring and support groups.
Over the past two weeks, most of the institutions that support Arsenal da Esperança have suspended their activities. In addition, the home's expenses have increased, as the residents now spend the entire day at the home, instead of just in the afternoon and evening. as they used to do ever since. [wpvideo qPH0TCBg] Therefore, the home is in need of donations of basic products to continue providing support to those being sheltered. These include hygiene items such as soap, hand sanitizer, disposable masks and gloves, toilet paper and disposable razors; and all types of food. non-perishable. Donations can be made in person or by bank deposit, as shown in the image.
On its social networks, CASACOR is promoting these and other solidarity initiatives. Follow and do your part, stay at home.[newsletter]
