Exclusive: the Municipality opens a shelter only for the elderly in Porto Alegre

Exclusive: the Municipality opens a shelter only for the elderly in Porto Alegre


It will be the fourth refuge with an exclusive service for a segmented public. In addition to the space for the elderly, as of May 11 there are three other reception centers that offer exclusive services to women.

The Municipality of Porto Alegre inaugurated on Friday 17th an exclusive refuge for the elderly who had to abandon their homes due to the flood. The space initially offers 36 seats for people aged 65 and over.

Referrals to the site, which will operate on Avenida João Pessoa, will be made exclusively by city hall teams, who will actively search regular shelters to identify people in this age group who can be brought to the new space. There will be no direct reception in space.

This is an initiative of the municipality’s Reception Center and the Municipal Department of Social Development (SMDS) in collaboration with the Colégio Farroupilha, which supports the structure.

It will be the fourth refuge with an exclusive service for a segmented public. In addition to the space for the elderly, as of May 11 there are three other reception centers that offer exclusive services to women.

With PMPA information.




Source: Terra

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