All those interested in joining the fundraising campaign in favor of the Ukrainian people should go to the respective Parish Councils. Among the goods considered a priority at this stage are hygiene products and blankets.

The Parish Councils of the municipality of Guimarães joined the challenge launched by the Municipality and are the referenced collection point for the delivery of necessary goods, within the scope of the solidarity campaign  “For Peace in Ukraine” , in collaboration with the Delegation of Guimarães da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, the Archpriestship of Guimarães and Vizela, the Lions Club of Guimarães, companies and other local institutions that are also associated with this purpose. All those interested in joining the fundraising campaign in favor of the Ukrainian people should go to the respective Parish Councils during their opening hours.

Among the necessary goods are  hygiene products, medicines and blankets  that will be sent to the protection zone for Ukrainian refugees. All other goods collected, if they cannot be transported to the refugee camps, can be distributed during the reception phase to Ukrainian families and/or other families in need. The list of goods needed to help the Ukrainian people will be constantly updated according to the needs reported by government entities that are in articulation with the Municipality of Guimarães.

The Guimarães Chamber will define a space to concentrate all donations, also providing the necessary logistics for the transport of goods, and also a Support Line as well as the email:  pelapaznaucrania@cm-guimaraes.pt , where they must be clarified. all the doubts of citizens who wish to express their solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

The Guimarães Chamber is also carrying out a survey of personal or business availability to receive Ukrainian citizens and contribute with answers for accommodation, employment or childcare without a back-up.