The Associação de Solidariedade Social de Alquerubim (ASSA) is a private social solidarity institution serving the community of Alquerubim, Portugal. Its work focuses on providing social support and accessible services for people at different stages of life, including children, families, older adults and individuals who need assistance at home. Services include social support and guidance, a community centre and a day centre, as well as residential care for older people aged 65 and over who may face dependence, isolation, loneliness or insecurity. The association also provides home support with individualised care tailored to people’s needs.

For children, ASSA operates a crèche for children up to three years old, a kindergarten for ages three to five or six, and an after-school centre for children aged six to ten. Its Physiotherapy and Wellbeing space offers rehabilitative and preventive physiotherapy, including exercises and physical activities intended to help manage joint and muscle pain. Through this range of services, ASSA supports wellbeing, care and social inclusion within its local community.