Vidas Recicladas is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2004, with the aim of assisting underprivileged communities in Santos and its surrounding areas. Their core values revolve around equality, justice, and compassion for others. Vidas Recicladas offers a range of services and projects to support these communities.

One of their initiatives is Casa dos Josués, a socio-assistance program that provides institutional shelter for children and adolescents, including those with disabilities, who are in need of protection. They also operate Restaurante Bom Prato, a network of restaurants that offers balanced and high-quality meals for only R$1, as well as breakfast for R$0. 50.

The restaurant space is also utilized to carry out social actions and support the local community. Additionally, Vidas Recicladas runs Casa das Anas, which offers institutional shelter for women facing homelessness, abandonment, or lack of family support. They also operate Escola Vidas Recicladas, providing educational activities and continuous education programs in partnership with the Ministry of Education, including arts, music, pedagogical guidance, sports, and foreign language.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vidas Recicladas has set up Casa Êxodo, a shelter space established by the municipal government to provide social protection for people experiencing homelessness. Donations, whether one-time, regular, or constant, play a vital role in supporting the programs of Vidas Recicladas. By contributing, you help provide long-term assistance to families participating in their initiatives and support those in immediate danger during emergencies.

The vision of Vidas Recicladas is to empower underprivileged communities in Santos and the region, fostering concepts of citizenship and addressing societal needs for equal and just conditions of life. They strive to create a society where solidarity and the well-being of others are central. Join Vidas Recicladas in making a difference and be a partner in spreading the word about their impactful work