Founded in 1941 by Dr. António Monteiro, the Fundação Patronato de Santo António is a private social solidarity institution based in Sabrosa, Portugal. Rooted in the local community, it supports older people and families through social care and community partnerships, guided by its mission to serve those who have served, with compassion, joy and competence.

Its services for older people include a day centre, with capacity for 16 users, and home support for 49 clients. The foundation also participates in the Social Canteen under the Emergency Food Programme, supporting 28 beneficiaries in the municipality. In partnership with Sabrosa Municipality, it organizes activities and family support for preschool children at Centro Escolar Fernão de Magalhães. Through the Coração em Ação project, it also works with the municipality and the Portuguese Heart Foundation to promote quality of life for community members with heart conditions.

The foundation emphasizes solidarity, quality, humility, responsibility and understanding, and aims to provide respectful, attentive care while sustaining its services.