Centro Paroquial de São Miguel is a non-profit organization that provides community-oriented services to the citizens of São Miguel in the Portuguese Azores. Founded in 1986, the organization is led by a Board of Directors and managed by a Chief Executive Officer. The mission of the Center is to aid, support, and promote the common interests and well-being of the people of São Miguel and its surrounding islands. They also seek to promote social and economic justice in their local community. Centro Paroquial de São Miguel History In 1986, Father Joaquim Abel da Silva founded Centro Paroquial de São Miguel with the goal of supporting and advancing the quality of life of the citizens of the island of São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. The organization has a long history of service, first providing housing for the elderly and then beginning numerous other projects, such as the SEFEUS project for the elderly, the SEFEVU project for youth, and the VAI project for job training and career development. In 2006, Centro Paroquial de São Miguel established a partnership with the local government of São Miguel to provide disaster relief and recovery services in the wake of a devastating storm. This partnership has grown over the years, and Centro Paroquial de São Miguel now provides a variety of services to the local community. Centro Paroquial de São Miguel Facts • Centro Paroquial de São Miguel is a non-profit organization founded in 1986 with the aim of aiding and promoting the common interests and well-being of the citizens of São Miguel and its surrounding islands. • It is managed by a Chief Executive Officer and governed by a Board of Directors. • Centro Paroquial de São Miguel is actively involved in providing relief and recovery services in the wake of natural disasters. • It also provides a variety of community services and projects, such as housing for the elderly, job training and career development, youth programs, and environmental protection initiatives. Centro Paroquial de São Miguel Services Centro Paroquial de São Miguel offers a broad range of services to the local community, including: • Housing for the elderly • Job training and career development • Youth programs • Environmental protection initiatives • Community outreach and education • Emergency assistance and disaster relief • Support programs for those in need • Cultural events and activities