The Association aims to support over 200 people in Faro. Support concerning the youth and families, particularly young women, regardless of their social condition, economic situation, ethnicity or religion. The protection of young women temporary shelter center has the capacity to accommodate 20 young people (12 to 18 years old). They have an activity center and training for inclusion of people with severe handicaps with occupational and successfully run socially useful activities. They also run a family support center and parental counselling with a capacity for 100 families.

Gina told The Portugal News "Our committee has always helped the ACCA charity, with the backpacks and Christmas presents and then I thought it would be nice for us to have our own charities, that we look after on a regular basis and that is when someone recommended the refuge in Faro. All of our members are very kind and whenever I ask members they are always very generous.”

Adding, "I initially thought it was just a refuge but they do a lot for the community and support different nationalities. With regards to their newest project they are hoping to open a nursery for children whose parents work in hospitality, so it will have different running hours so they are supporting parents going back to work."

For more information please visit: proteccaoarapariga@gmail.com - www.protecaorapariga.pt

Laranjal Golf Committee also supports Re-food in Almancil and Mãozinhas Solidárias in Quarteria.