The Regional Government has increased funding for the Viver com Abrigo II project, allowing for the creation of 60 new places for homeless people in Câmara de Lobos.
Through Ordinance no. 254/2026, the Regional Government of Madeira has reinforced the funding for project 1880 - Viver com Abrigo II, contracted with the Centro Social e Paroquial do Carmo. The total investment has been updated to €2,344,748.40, reflecting an increase of €455,849.36 compared to the previous forecast.
This intervention, funded under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), aims to execute the "Expansion of the Centro Social e Paroquial do Carmo" project, which will allow for the creation of 60 new places for homeless people (PSSA) in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos.
The project includes the creation of a Social Support Space, canteen, changing rooms, counseling office, social store, laundry, shared apartments, occupational workshop, and a Specialized Technical Office.
The Regional Government Council authorised programme contracts with the Madeira Ornithological Association, with funding of up to 15,000 euros, and with the ANIMAD Association, with support of up to 30,000 euros, for activities in 2026.
The Region has increased funding for the Santo António care home project, supported by the PRR, to €2,903,153.94. The investment will create 47 new places, with €2,276,051.94 allocated to the 2026 financial year.
The Nossa Senhora da Piedade Foundation may receive up to €4,000 to ensure vulnerable children and young people in Porto Santo can access therapeutic services and psychosocial support. The funding covers project expenses incurred between 1 May and 31 December 2026.