The groups Project for the Promotion of Personal Autonomy for the Elderly (Acufade), the South Handicapped Association (Prominsur), the San Antonio de Padua Shelter House, of Cáritas, and the Spanish Association against Cancer (AECC) benefit from the 205,871 euros that, as direct subsidies, distributes the Social Services area of the City Council of Granadilla de Abona.
The mayor, José Domingo Regalado, explains that for the municipal government “the support of groups, associations and NGOs that work for the benefit of that sector of the population that is in the region is a priority. situation of greater vulnerability and in social exclusion, and support the role of those who work especially for the benefit of families from Granada ».
The “exemplary” role of professionals at the forefront of these social projects “Who offer comprehensive care and quality of life to many residents, becoming benchmarks for their career and struggle for the well-being of people” are aspects highlighted by María de la O Gaspar, councilor for the area.
Come in Granadilla de Abona It is located in the urban area and has adapted its program of actions during the pandemic; Prominsur is a regional center located in Charco del Pino, and began in 1980 to provide support, advice and care to the families of people with disabilities; the San Antonio de Padua Shelter House, from Cáritas, addresses a comprehensive intervention from the reception and support of people, temporary accommodation and coverage of basic needs, legal orientation, interculturality and training, among other aspects; and with the Spanish Association Against Cancer, municipal aid is intended, above all, for transporting cancer patients.
