1996-2026

Dorcas 30 years

Three decades of care, music, and transformation with children, teenagers, and families in Almirante Tamandare.

Dorcas 30 years seal

Living legacy

The 30-year celebration is a chance to tell Dorcas' story as a narrative of legacy, care, and transformation.

More than marking a date, this celebration brings together memories, testimonies, impact numbers, and the continuity of work that remains necessary.

Commemorative image for Dorcas' 30 years

Timeline

1993

Pre-history

In 1993, Comunidade do Redentor began serving people who came asking for help.

Many came from Bonfim, in Almirante Tamandare.

The presbytery and pastoral team felt called to be closer.

1996

The beginning

Dorcas was born, inspired by Acts 9:36.

The space was rented and prepared for Comunidade de Jesus.

Marlon Passos began worship services, Sunday school, and violin lessons.

First choir

A journey of service and welcome begins in Almirante Tamandare.

1999

Daily service

A rented, renovated, and expanded space for the families of Bonfim.

Comunidade de Jesus was created, strengthening service in Almirante Tamandare.

Marlon Passos began worship services, Sunday school, and violin lessons.

First choir

It opened paths of community, music, and hope.

2003

First workshops

Music becomes a language of formation, community, and opportunity.

2006

Growth

As Dorcas grew, it gained legal structure as Associação Evangélica Cristo Redentor.

The brand was created based on the pillars: Service, Transformation, and Dignity.

2012

New partnerships

In 2011 and 2012, we received the first contributions: one for music and another for soccer.

Children, teenagers, families, volunteers, and partners build this story every day.

2016

Growth

Serving almost 300 children, Dorcas began raising funds through the Cultural Incentive Law and expanded its team.

2026

30 years

Dorcas celebrates 30 years of legacy, impact, and commitment to the future.

New headquarters

Campaign to build the new headquarters on the recently purchased land.

Memories in Images

Photos help tell Dorcas' journey from its origins to its next steps.

Comunidade do Redentor church, the origin of Dorcas' story
1993: the origins
Street in the Bonfim neighborhood in Almirante Tamandare
1996: Bonfim, Almirante Tamandare
Simple house connected to Dorcas' early work in Bonfim
1999: serving families from Bonfim in Almirante Tamandare
Comunidade de Jesus space
1999 - Comunidade de Jesus preaching point
Blue facade of Projeto Dorcas
2000 - The Projeto Dorcas headquarters
Group of children served by Dorcas
2010: Dorcas grew
Projeto Dorcas brand on a blue wall
2021 - Children and teenagers at Dorcas
Projeto Dorcas headquarters seen from the street
2021-2025: Dorcas in transformation
2026 - A look toward the future

Impact that continues

30

years of work

+5000

Children and teens supported

+45000

People served indirectly

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