Casas André Luiz

What Casas André Luiz does

Casas André Luiz (legal name: Centro Espírita Nosso Lar Casas André Luiz) is a Brazilian nonprofit charitable institution founded on January 28, 1949 in Guarulhos, São Paulo. It provides free, specialized, multidisciplinary healthcare to people with intellectual and physical disabilities through two principal facilities: the Unidade de Longa Permanência (ULP), a 24/7 residential care unit serving over 520 residents with severe conditions, and the CER II – Centro Especializado em Reabilitação, a SUS-affiliated outpatient rehabilitation center handling 3,000+ monthly appointments. Across both units, the institution serves more than 3,500 patients and delivers 180,000+ annual medical and therapeutic attendances, with over 50% of patients presenting severe conditions and over 47% bedridden or wheelchair-bound.

The clinical portfolio spans medical specialties (neurology, psychiatry, orthopedics, physiatry, pediatrics), physiotherapy (neuromotor and cardiorespiratory), speech-language pathology (including the internally developed CALmunique-se assistive communication system), psychology, nursing (300+ professionals), adapted physical education, dentistry (since 1961), and art therapy. The proprietary CALmunique-se tool uses symbol-based communication boards, including digital versions, to enable patients with significant communication difficulties to interact through computers and electronic devices. The institution is CEBAS-certified under Lei Complementar nº 187/2021 and operates as a designated CER II within the SUS public health network (RRAS 2 – Alto Tietê), with patient access exclusively through SUS referral via SIRESP.

Casas André Luiz is funded through a diversified nonprofit revenue model: financial donations (PIX, credit card, bank transfer, PayPal), the Empresas Iluminadas corporate social investor program, in-kind donations, the Mercatudo charity thrift store network (16+ locations across Greater São Paulo), the Nota Fiscal Paulista fiscal receipt donation program, real estate sales of institutional properties, and fundraising events such as Maratona Fest. All services are provided at no cost to patients, in compliance with Brazilian charitable entity law. The institution reports 1,001–5,000 employees and is recognized as one of Brazil's top 100 NGOs (2020) with Selo Doar A+ certification.

Name

Casas André Luiz

Legal name

Centro Espírita Nosso Lar Casas André Luiz

Website

https://casasandreluiz.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Casas André Luiz is a Brazilian nonprofit, founded in 1949 in Guarulhos, providing free specialized healthcare, rehabilitation, and long-term residential care to people with intellectual and physical disabilities through a SUS-affiliated CER II outpatient center and a 520+-resident Long-Term Care Unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursing Homes (Non-SNF) (HLAFAFAC)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Rehabilitation services
• Long-term care
• Specialized healthcare
• Philanthropic healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Guarulhos

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: Individual and corporate donations received through PIX, credit card, bank transfer, and bank slip. The institution operates a Social Investor program (Empresas Iluminadas) where companies can support through financial contributions, product donations, or service provision.
2. Mercatudo Thrift Stores: Network of charity thrift stores selling donated items including clothing, footwear, toys, electronics, household items, and furniture. All proceeds fund the institution's free healthcare services.
3. Nota Fiscal Paulista: Participation in the São Paulo state fiscal receipt donation program, where citizens can designate their fiscal receipts to the institution, converting them into resources for healthcare services.
4. In-Kind Donations: Receipt of donated goods including food, medicine, clothing, toys, wheelchairs, hygiene products, and other essential items that would otherwise need to be purchased.
5. Real Estate Sales: Sale of institutional properties where proceeds are directed to maintenance of healthcare activities and patient services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Casas André Luiz provides free, specialized multidisciplinary care to people with intellectual and physical disabilities through residential long-term care (ULP), outpatient rehabilitation (CER II), and clinical specialties including physiotherapy, speech therapy, psychology, nursing, adapted physical education, dentistry, and art therapy. The institution sustains its free services through donations, corporate social investment, SUS public health system partnerships, and revenue from a network of Mercatudo charity thrift stores.

Product overview

Casas André Luiz is a philanthropic healthcare institution offering free, specialized care to people with intellectual and physical disabilities through an integrated service platform composed of: (1) the Unidade de Longa Permanência (ULP), a residential facility serving over 520 patients requiring continuous lifelong care; (2) the CER II – Centro Especializado em Reabilitação, a multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation center serving over 3,000 patients monthly; and (3) a broad range of clinical specialty services including physiotherapy, speech-language pathology (with the proprietary CALmunique-se assistive communication tool), psychology, nursing, adapted physical education, dentistry, and art therapy. Supporting these core services, the institution operates the Mercatudo charitable bazaar network, fundraising campaigns (Nota Fiscal Paulista, milk/food drives), the corporate social investment program (Empresa Iluminada), volunteer and social partnership programs, and patient publications (Jornal Mundo André Luiz). All services are provided free of charge to patients, with the institution funded through donations, social investors, government partnerships, and revenue from its bazaar operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mercatudo: Bazaar/thrift store network selling donated items to raise funds for patient care. Multiple locations across São Paulo state including São Mateus, Bonsucesso, Guaianases, Carapicuíba, Itaim Paulista, and Vila Rio.
• CER II Casas André Luiz
• Unidade de Longa Permanência (ULP)

Products and services

• Unidade de Longa Permanência (ULP) - Long-Term Residential Care Residential care facility providing 24-hour specialized, free-of-charge care to people with intellectual and physical disabilities who require continuous lifelong support. Serves over 520 residents, with 50% presenting severe conditions and more than 47% bedridden or wheelchair users. Operational since 1949.
• CER II - Centro Especializado em Reabilitação (Outpatient Rehabilitation) Specialized outpatient rehabilitation center providing free, multidisciplinary care for people with physical and intellectual disabilities of all ages. Part of the SUS public health network. Offers individualized therapeutic projects constructed with patients and their support networks, handling 3,000+ monthly appointments.
• Mercatudo Bazares Beneficentes (Charity Thrift Store Network) Retail network of charitable bazaar stores selling donated items (clothing, footwear, toys, electronics, furniture, appliances, bedding) at accessible prices. All proceeds support the free care of patients. Operates multiple locations across Greater São Paulo including São Mateus, Bonsucesso, Guaianases, Carapicuíba, Itaim Paulista, and Vila Rio.
• Clínica Médica Ambulatorial (Specialized Medical Outpatient Clinic) Free specialized outpatient medical services covering multiple specialties including neurology, psychiatry, orthopedics, physiatry, pediatrics, and interdisciplinary activities, delivered at the CER II facility in Guarulhos.
• Fisioterapia (Specialized Physiotherapy) Specialized physiotherapy including neuromotor treatment (Bobath method, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, kinesiotherapy) for neuromuscular dysfunction, and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy (bronchial clearance, pulmonary reexpansion, respiratory monitoring, mechanical ventilation weaning) for patients with intellectual and multiple disabilities.
• Fonoaudiologia (Speech-Language Pathology Services) Speech-language pathology services covering evaluation, guidance, and rehabilitation of swallowing, oral motor function, speech, communication, language, reading, and writing. Includes individual therapy, bedside therapy, dysphagia rehabilitation, caregiver orientation, and the Communication Alternative Program (CALmunique-se), a proprietary assistive communication tool using symbols and figures on communication boards.
• Psicologia (Psychology Services) Free psychological care promoting mental health and emotional well-being through individual and group therapy, with a humanized and interdisciplinary approach. Includes specialized programs for socialization and emotional development.
• Enfermagem (Specialized Nursing Services) Comprehensive nursing care provided by a team of over 300 nursing professionals delivering personalized assistance including personal hygiene, feeding, clothing, sleep monitoring, recreational activities, medication administration, and nursing procedures, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Educação Física Adaptada (Adapted Physical Education) Adapted motor activities including swimming, adapted exercises in gym and sports courts, rhythmic and body activities, motor stimulation, and training for adapted games, respecting each patient's limitations and potential, improving mobility and physical conditioning.
• Odontologia (Specialized Dental Care) Specialized free dental care for patients with intellectual and multiple disabilities offered since 1961. Provides comprehensive dental services including general clinic, periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, minor oral surgery, implant dentistry, dental prosthetics, dental radiology, stomatology, and laser therapy.
• Arteterapia (Art Therapy) Art therapy services using artistic materials and craft techniques (painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and handmade notebooks) to promote emotional well-being, self-knowledge, personal development, and social integration, including the therapeutic group 'Borboletas' for women patients.
• CALmunique-se (Assistive Communication Program) An innovative assistive communication program developed internally by the Casas André Luiz speech therapy team. Uses symbols and figures inserted into communication boards, including digital versions, to help patients with significant communication difficulties interact and gain autonomy through computers and electronic devices.
• Maratona Fest (Annual Charity Fundraising Event) Annual online charitable event featuring live broadcasts with celebrities, artists, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs to raise funds and awareness for the institution. The 2020 edition titled 'Depois de 2020' ran for 12 hours and featured multiple celebrity participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180,000+ annual medical and therapeutic attendances
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• YpêminorOthers · 20 December 2020During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ypê produced and distributed free alcohol gel to hospitals and healthcare institutions, including Casas André Luiz, to support hygiene and prevention measures.
• ColgateminorOthers · 20 December 2020Donated personal hygiene items to Casas André Luiz during the COVID-19 pandemic to support patient care and hygiene maintenance.
• FleuryminorOthers · 20 December 2020Provided COVID-19 detection tests to healthcare institutions including Casas André Luiz during the pandemic response.
• CielominorOthers · 20 December 2020Provided COVID-19 detection tests to support pandemic response efforts at Casas André Luiz.
• Alexandre Caldini (Writer)minorOthers · 20 December 2020Writer and presenter of the Maratona Fest online event, partnering with the institution to host live broadcasts from TV Mundo Maior studios.
• Maratona Fest Celebrity ParticipantsminorOthers · 20 December 2020Notable participants in the 12-hour live charity event included: Mário Sergio Cortella, Ana Maria Braga, Alexandre Costa (Cacau Show), Alex Szapiro (Amazon Brasil), Bruna Lombardi, Rodrigo Faro, Leandro Karnal, Domenico De Masi, and many others.
• Leroy MerlinminorOthers · 1 January 2015Awarded 'Partner Company Mercatudo Casas André Luiz - 2015' title recognizing corporate support for the institution's charitable activities.
• SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde)coreOthersOfficial public health system partner providing patient referrals and funding through the CER II (Specialized Rehabilitation Center) designation. Access to services is exclusively through SUS referral via SIRESP system.
• Nota Fiscal Paulista ProgramcoreOthersState government fiscal receipt donation program allowing citizens to designate their fiscal receipts to the institution, converting them into resources for healthcare services.
• Empresas Iluminadas (Social Investors)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate social investor program with tiered partnership categories (Empresa Iluminada, Empresa Solidária, Empresa Amiga). Companies provide financial support, products, or services in exchange for institutional image use rights and social responsibility certification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Instituto Jô Clemente: Brazilian nonprofit focused on health, education, and social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities and rare diseases. Comparable in mission, target population, and SUS-aligned rehabilitation services.
• AACD (Associação de Assistência à Criança Deficiente): Major Brazilian nonprofit specializing in physical and intellectual disability rehabilitation through multidisciplinary care. Operates multiple rehabilitation centers with SUS partnerships, directly comparable to Casas André Luiz's CER II operations.
• Lar Escola São Francisco: São Paulo-based nonprofit institution providing long-term residential care and rehabilitation for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Direct peer in the long-term care and habilitation segment.
• Pestalozzi do Brasil: Federation of Brazilian nonprofit institutions providing care and education to people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in residential care delivery and educational/habilitation programs.
• GRAACC (Grupo de Apoio ao Adolescente e à Criança com Câncer): São Paulo-based nonprofit pediatric hospital specializing in childhood cancer treatment with SUS integration and corporate fundraising programs. Comparable in operating as a specialized charitable healthcare institution with diversified fundraising.
• Hospital Sarah: Brazilian rehabilitation hospital network providing free specialized physical and neuro-rehabilitation services to people with disabilities. Comparable in offering comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation with strong public-sector orientation.
• APAE Brasil (Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais): Brazil's largest network of nonprofit associations providing specialized care to people with intellectual disabilities, including rehabilitation, education, and health services. Highly comparable to Casas André Luiz in target population and service model.
• AVAPE (Associação para Valorização e Promoção de Excepcionais): Brazilian nonprofit providing comprehensive care to people with intellectual and physical disabilities including rehabilitation, education, and social integration. Operates with similar multidisciplinary service model.

Regional players

• Fundação Dorina Nowill: São Paulo-based nonprofit supporting people with visual impairments through rehabilitation and inclusive services. Comparable as a Brazilian disability-focused nonprofit, though narrower in disability type.

Broad incumbents

• Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo: Major Brazilian charitable hospital complex offering free care to underserved populations including those with disabilities. Comparable as a large-scale free-of-charge healthcare provider with historical charitable mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=j1YavjBIDCs
• Xx.com/CasasAndreLuiz
• Facebookfacebook.com/casasandreluiz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casasandreluiz

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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