Social Center

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Community Centre

District: Braga > Guimarães > São Torcato > Agras

Location

The Social Center is located in São Torcato, one of the parishes that make up the municipality of Guimarães. It is specifically integrated into the Agras urbanization, an area that offers a glimpse into local life and the landscape characteristic of this Minho region. Its position is set in an environment where tranquility and community identity manifest genuinely.

Origins and Purpose

This Social Center is an initiative of the Brotherhood of São Torcato, an institution with deep roots in the community and dedicated to collective well-being. Founded in 2011, its primary objective was to respond to social needs, particularly supporting elderly people and individuals in vulnerable situations. The project reflects a commitment to human dignity and subsistence, in a spirit of solidarity that is an integral part of the local culture.

A Pillar of the Community

More than a physical structure, the Social Center of the Brotherhood of São Torcato is a symbol of cohesion and mutual care present in this community. Over the years, it has established itself as a reference point for the population, promoting well-being and quality of life, especially among the senior population. Its existence testifies to the importance of mutual aid and the valuing of the individual, contributing to the maintenance of autonomy and social inclusion, and reflecting the spirit of solidarity of the people of Guimarães.

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