Centro Social Paroquial Santos Mártires

The Centro Social Paroquial dos Santos Mártires (CSPSM) in Bragança was founded on September 26, 1985, by Canon Aníbal João Folgado, with a mission to promote social solidarity and support vulnerable populations. santosmartires.pt The institution has grown over more than three decades into a vibrant social centre offering a wide range of services, including a Leisure Activities Centre, Day Centre, Kindergarten, and a Social Canteen, all aimed at enhancing inclusion and community well-being. santosmartires.pt In 2015, CSPSM expanded by creating the “Academia” – a support unit for people with disabilities, featuring residential care, autonomous residences, and an activities and inclusion centre. santosmartires.pt In 2025, the institution inaugurated a industrial kitchen and plans to further extend services with a Social Emergency Accommodation Centre and a Crèche in coming years. santosmartires.pt CSPSM is proactive in local and international projects and maintains a vision of high-quality, innovative, therapeutic, and personalized social services that respond flexibly and humanely to individual needs. santosmartires.pt The centre also actively promotes sports inclusion and adapted athletics, collaborating in regional adapted sports programs that empower people with disabilities and foster community engagement. mdb.pt