CERCIMOR

Founded in 1976, CERCIMOR is a non-profit organisation based in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal working on disability, employment & skills, education +1 more.

CERCIMOR is a social solidarity cooperative founded in 1976 and based in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal. It supports children, young people and adults with disabilities, incapacities or social disadvantage, and their families, in the municipalities of Montemor-o-Novo, Vendas Novas, Arraiolos and Mora in the Alentejo region. Its work covers education, rehabilitation, vocational training and employment support, family counselling, early intervention, and inclusion activities such as adapted sports, culture and leisure. It runs training courses accredited by DGERT, a gardening and horticulture service through its Artes e Ofícios centre, and an annual fundraising campaign, the Pirilampo Mágico. The organisation is recognised as a public utility entity, so donations may qualify for tax benefits under the Estatuto do Mecenato.