Our Special Thanks To: Orlando Brazil USA Magazine
Thank you for helping make the Sunset Happy Hour event on April 6, 2019 a success! The first event hosted in the U.S. by Projeto Crescer's founder Wania Howard took place at the Hannibal Heritage Center in Winter Park, FL. It was an afternoon filled with authentic Brazilian appetizers, a boat ride around the Winter Park chain of lakes (provided by Scenic Boat Tour), and lots of donations to help the Projeto Crescer children. During the happy hour that preceded the boat ride, attendees had the opportunity to socialize, enjoy some refreshments and learn more about the Projeto organization. In a moving speech, David Howard, one of the organization's benefactors, talked about the history of the organization, explaining how far it has come since it was founded in 2000, and discussed some of its current plans and ideas for expansion. Arts and crafts made in Brazil were also given away as raffle prizes. After the speech, it was time for everyone to board the boats and enjoy the tour. I had the pleasure to volunteer in several capacities at the event, and also had the opportunity to talk to people about the Projeto's wonderful work of helping children in need. The event was a success, and the next one will be even better! Isabella Naaktgeboren (Wania's granddaughter) Our special thanks to Scenic Boat Tour for the boat rides; and to Crealde School of Art and Barbara Chandler, Manager of the Heritage Center, for providing the happy hour event location.
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What Is Projeto Crescer?
This is no ordinary learning facility. It is a home to many children who live in poverty and haven't had the easiest of lives. The Projeto is their hope; it is their gateway to the possibility of future success. Families that can't afford to give their children a good education are provided with an opportunity to change their lives for the better. The Projeto children learn new things every day, such as Arts, Math, Language, Computer Science and so much more. They are also provided with meals twice a day, as well as a safe place to learn and play.
Wania Howard, the Projeto founder, had the dream to provide others with better education and a chance at happiness her whole life. MORE |
Tragedy Strikes
This is our kids' reality! On Saturday (May 18, 2019), around 7 pm, there was a drive-by shooting in the Portão neighborhood, located approximately 3 miles from the Lagoa dos Patos community in Lauro de Freitas (State of Bahia, Brazil), where Projeto Crescer has its headquarters. According to the Department of Public Security, four men in a vehicle began firing at a group of people on one of the streets of the neighborhood, making their first victim, a 15-year-old teenager; then headed to the next street and continued shooting. There were 6 fatalities in total, including two teenagers. The targets were supposed to be members of a rival faction, but according to residents the 6 victims were innocent by-standers. MORE
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Third Best Team! • Terceira Melhor Equipe!
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THIRD BEST TEAM!
Projeto Crescer’s Judo Team was elected the third best team in Bahia by the Bahia Judo Federation, in the recent championship that took place in Blumenau, Santa Catarina! - November 2019 TERCEIRA MELHOR EQUIPE! A equipe de Judô do Projeto Crescer foi eleita a terceira melhor equipe da Bahia pela Federação Baiana de Judô, no recente campeonato que ocorreu em Blumenau, Santa Catarina! - Novembro 2019 |
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Please give our children the gift of Hope!
Projeto Crescer is a not-for-profit organization; IRS# 83-2604041 For more information, please contact: Wania Howard, Founder Tel.: 407-557-2376 • Email: wania@projetocrescerinc.org Projeto Crescer-Brazil website: projetocrescer-ba.org.br |
