Academia Cultural e Social de Maceira is a community-focused institution serving people and families in Maceira. Its social services have developed in response to needs within the local community, with a commitment to improving well-being and quality of life. A multidisciplinary team provides support across different ages and circumstances, with professionalism, care and respect for individual needs.

Services for older adults include a social club offering recreational and cultural activities to help prevent loneliness and isolation, a day centre supporting autonomy and continued family and community ties, and a residential facility providing biopsychosocial support. The home-care service assists people who experience physical or psychological dependence and lack sufficient support to meet daily needs. The community centre coordinates activities and services addressing social challenges and local development. The institution also operates a technical aids bank, lending equipment to support mobility and care, and a nursery for children up to age three.