Casa De Apoio A Crianca Com Cancer Santa Teresa

What Casa De Apoio A Crianca Com Cancer Santa Teresa does

Casa de Apoio à Criança com Câncer Santa Teresa (CACCST) is a Brazilian nonprofit social organization founded in November 2000 by Sandra Nóbrega and headquartered at Rua Professor Alfredo Gomes nº 32, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. The organization provides free, comprehensive support services to children and adolescents (ages 0 to 18 incomplete) diagnosed with cancer or chronic hematological diseases, together with their accompanying family members, who travel from municipalities across Brazil to undergo oncological treatment at public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro. Its service bundle includes accommodation, daily meals, transportation to hospitals, access to medications and examinations, psychological and social assistance, and cultural/recreational activities — all provided at no cost to beneficiaries.

CACCST's core programs are organized around three named initiatives: "Brincar e Sonhar" (monthly ludic activities for children aged 0–12), "Adolescer a Vida" (a safe space for adolescent patients to share experiences and build self-esteem), and "Fome de quê?" (a project addressing holistic well-being beyond physical hunger). According to organizational reporting, the Casa assists 190+ families annually, provides 2,500+ meals, and grants 700+ accommodations each year. The Casa does not sell any product or service; revenue is generated entirely from individual financial donations, corporate and institutional sponsorships, and event-based fundraising (notably the semi-annual Desfile Solidário, now in its 27th edition).

The business model is donation-led with a community-led go-to-market motion. Funding is collected through multiple digital rails — PIX (CNPJ 04.158.233/0001-78), Itaú Bank transfer, PayPal, the Doare platform (paybox.doare.org), and credit card payments — alongside cash donations, in-kind contributions, and corporate partnership outreach. Beneficiary acquisition occurs primarily via hospital referrals from public oncology facilities in Rio de Janeiro, while donor and volunteer engagement is sustained through community events, social media (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp), email newsletters, and an active volunteer network. CACCST operates with approximately 5 employees, relying heavily on volunteer labor and institutional partners rather than a large paid workforce.

Name

Casa De Apoio A Crianca Com Cancer Santa Teresa

Legal name

Casa de Apoio à Criança com Câncer Santa Teresa

Website

https://caccst.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CACCST is a Rio de Janeiro–based nonprofit founded in 2000 that provides free accommodation, meals, transport, medication access, and psychosocial support to children and adolescents with cancer and their families traveling from across Brazil for public-hospital treatment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: CACCST receives monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional sponsors through various channels including PIX (CNPJ 04.158.233/0001-78), bank transfer (Itaú bank, agency 8159, account 11043-9), PayPal, Doare platform, and credit card payments. These donations fund daily meals, accommodations, medications, and transportation for families.
2. Institutional Sponsorships: Corporate partnerships and institutional sponsorships where companies provide financial or in-kind support in exchange for association with the cause. Companies can become institutional sponsors or encourage employees to support the cause.
3. Event Revenue: The Desfile Solidário (Solidarity Fashion Show) is held twice yearly, mobilizing volunteers, stylists, and partners to generate revenue for the Casa's maintenance. Income is reverted to operational costs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CACCST is a nonprofit social organization that provides completely free-of-charge comprehensive support to children and adolescents (ages 0 to 18 incomplete) with cancer or chronic hematological diseases undergoing treatment at public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, and to their accompanying families. Core services include accompanied accommodation, daily meals and nutritional support, transportation to hospitals, access to medications and exams, and social and psychological assistance, complemented by named programs (Brincar e Sonhar, Adolescer a Vida, Fome de quê?) offering cultural, recreational, and educational activities.

Product overview

CACCST is a nonprofit organization offering a unified support ecosystem for children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment and their families. The core services include free accommodation, daily meals, transportation to hospitals, access to medication and exams, and social and psychological support. These are complemented by three named programs: 'Brincar e Sonhar' for children aged 0-12 featuring monthly ludic activities; 'Adolescer a Vida' for adolescents providing spaces for self-knowledge and peer sharing; and 'Fome de quê?' addressing holistic well-being beyond physical hunger. All services are provided free of charge to families from across Brazil who come to Rio de Janeiro for treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brincar e Sonhar Monthly ludic activity program for children aged 0-12 staying at CACCST, featuring storytelling, art workshops, and collective games that promote creativity, emotional development, empathy, and cooperation.
• Adolescer a Vida Program providing a safe and welcoming space for adolescents to share experiences, strengthen bonds, and build self-esteem through active listening, lightness, and respect, using ludic approaches for self-knowledge and mutual respect.
• Fome de quê? Project exploring the complexity of hunger beyond physical food needs, addressing different types of hunger (affection, care, listening) to promote integral well-being of children and families.
• Accompanied Accommodation Service Free accommodation service for children with cancer or chronic hematological diseases and their accompanying guardians who travel from other cities to undergo treatment at public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro.
• Daily Meals and Nutritional Support Daily meals and nutritional support provided free of charge to children and their families staying at CACCST during oncological treatment.
• Transportation Support Transportation assistance for families to travel between the Casa's accommodation and public hospitals for treatment appointments.
• Access to Medication and Exams Provision of access to medications and medical examinations required during cancer treatment for assisted families.
• Social and Psychological Support Social and psychological assistance for children, adolescents, and their families throughout the cancer treatment process, including active listening and emotional support.
• Cultural, Recreational and Educational Activities Cultural, recreational, and educational activities for children and adolescents to promote development and well-being during oncological treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 190+ families assisted annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Doare PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital donation platform enabling online contributions for daily food supplies. CACCST uses the Doare platform (paybox.doare.org) to facilitate financial donations specifically designated for food and meals.
• Public Hospitals in Rio de JaneirocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospitals where assisted children and adolescents receive oncological treatment. CACCST provides complementary support services to patients undergoing treatment at these public healthcare facilities.
• O CRIA (Centro Regional de Informações de Águas)minorOthersDisplayed as a supporter logo on the website, though no specific partnership details provided.
• Voluntary Groups and Individual VolunteerscoreOthersNetwork of volunteers who support programs like Brincar e Sonhar, provide mentoring, organize events, and contribute skills across operations. Includes professional volunteers such as career mentors and speakers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GRAACC: Grupo de Apoio ao Adolescente e à Criança com Câncer, headquartered in São Paulo, is one of Brazil's leading pediatric oncology support organizations, providing treatment, lodging, and psychosocial support to children with cancer — directly comparable to CACCST's mission and service model in Rio de Janeiro.
• Abrace: Associação Brasileira de Assistência às Famílias de Crianças Portadoras de Câncer, based in Brasília, provides accommodation and social assistance to families of children with cancer traveling for treatment — closely parallel to CACCST's service bundle.
• Casa Ronald McDonald Rio de Janeiro: A Ronald McDonald House operating in Rio de Janeiro that provides free accommodation and support to families of children undergoing cancer treatment — directly competing with CACCST for the same beneficiary families in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Instituto Ronald McDonald: The national umbrella organization coordinating Ronald McDonald Houses and pediatric cancer programs across Brazil; a broader incumbent operating at national scale with overlapping programs in family lodging, nutrition, and psychosocial support.

Emerging players

• Hospital Pequeno Príncipe: A major pediatric hospital in Curitiba that operates complementary support services including lodging and psychosocial care for oncology patients' families, functioning as both treatment center and casa de apoio analog.

Others

• Fundação do Câncer: Brazilian cancer-focused foundation supporting prevention, early detection, and patient navigation; thematically related and serving overlapping beneficiary populations, though not a residential casa de apoio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-de-apoio-a-crianca-com-cancer-santa-teresa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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