June 2023 - The arrival of the polar mass this week brought forward the donations from the Julio Simões Institute, the social arm of Simpar - the holding company that controls JSL, Movida, Vamos, CS Brasil, CS Infra, Original Holding and Banco BBC Digital. Together with the SOPA Institute (Sociedade Organizada Pão que Alimenta), this Thursday (19), starting at 19h00, company volunteers will deliver more than 300 blankets to homeless people in the central region of the city of Mogi das Cruzes.
The blankets will be donated during the institute's soup run SOPA. "Our aim is to support care and minimize the impact of the cold weather on the homeless. This action has been carried out since last year with the participation of employees from all Simpar companies, who make their donations and create a great chain of solidarity every year" says Bia Andari, manager of the Julio Simões Institute.
The action is part of the Winter for Good CampaignThe Julio Simões Institute has been collecting blankets, coats and clothes every year since 2021, based on donations from employees of the Simpar Group companies. Last year, the action benefited around 2,500 people from dozens of organizations.
Donations are made through collection points set up at various Simpar operations throughout Brazil. This year, the Winter for Good campaign takes place between May 16 and June 10. All the items collected will be sent to partner social institutions. In Mogi das Cruzes and Itaquaquecetuba, specifically, delivery will be carried out by volunteer employees who will go to the communities with the support and coordination of the Julio Simões Institute.
About the Julio Simões Institute
Founded by Portuguese immigrant and businessman Julio Simões in 2006, the institute was set up to develop socio-cultural projects of its own and in partnership with other NGOs. The institution has supported dozens of cultural, environmental and social actions throughout Brazil. In 2022, the institute's projects impacted more than 22,000 people across Brazil. Visit our website and find out more about our projects:www.institutojuliosimoes.org.br
About Simpar
Holding company that controls seven independent companies - JSL, Movida, Vamos, CS Infra, CS Brasil, Original and Banco BBC Digital. The group has more than 44,000 employees aligned with a strong culture and values that guide the way the company is and does things. A member of B3's ISE portfolio, the company has a management model that produces sustainable results and adheres to strict ESG practices. Operating throughout Brazil and in eight other countries in South America, Europe and Africa, Simpar has been listed on B3 since 2010 (SIMH3). Find out more at: https://simpar.com.br.