Cepac - Centro Padre Alves Correia

What Cepac - Centro Padre Alves Correia does

CEPAC (Centro Padre Alves Correia) is a Portuguese private non-profit social solidarity institution (Instituição Particular de Solidariedade Social, IPSS), founded in 1992 as a social work of the Missionários do Espírito Santo (Holy Spirit Missionaries / Espiritanos). The organization provides integrated support services to immigrants in vulnerable situations across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, operating from its headquarters at Rua de Santo Amaro 43 in Lisbon's Estrela neighborhood and delivering itinerant services across the municipalities of Lisbon, Barreiro, Amadora, Sintra, and Loures. Its service portfolio comprises seven core lines: (1) Serviço de Atendimento e Acompanhamento Social (SAAS) for personalized case management; (2) Inserção Profissional e Formação, including the GIP Imigrante office under the ACM/IEFP cooperation protocol and the Acelerador de Emprego launched November 2025; (3) Serviços Clínicos (medical, psychology, psychiatry, nursing); (4) Mercearia Sabura, a social grocery serving roughly 470 families via a credit-based model inaugurated in July 2022; (5) Boutique Bu Gosta, providing clothing and donated goods; (6) the volunteer coordination service; and (7) communication and fundraising functions. The technology footprint is minimal and non-proprietary — no API, no AI/ML, no published SDK — with operations supported by standard CRM/case management tooling and a single cultural product, the Percurso Sonoro VOZES audio installation created with Largo Residências.

The business model is a multi-source non-profit funding stack: individual donations (including 0.5% IRS/IVA consignation under NIPC 503007676), EU grants (notably FAMI 2030 at 75% co-financing, with ComUnidade 2.0 carrying €509,524.58 in eligible costs), foundation grants (Gulbenkian, BPI Fundação "la Caixa", Fundação Auchan, EDP), corporate CSR partnerships (Portugália Restauração for Mercearia Sabura), and court-ordered payments. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. Distribution is hybrid: direct service at headquarters and through WhatsApp intake (+351962979900), plus itinerant field delivery and a structured referral pipeline through AIMA, CLAIM centers, Cáritas, municipalities, and 50+ institutional partners. The organization is governed by a Board led by President Alfredo Mavinga André, with Executive Director Ana Mansoa and Technical Coordinator Sofia Tenreiro overseeing operations.

Recent strategic activity (2024-2026) signals active program expansion: ComUnidade 2.0 (€382K EU-funded, targeting 1,220 Third Country Nationals), BAOBÁ 2.0 (BPI Solidário 2025 winner for immigrant women's training), BAOBÁ Circular (EDP Energia Solidária 25/26 winner in sustainable fashion), Step UP Jovem (Gulbenkian Empregar-funded NEET youth program), Village (Gulbenkian Integration Initiative 2026-2027 housing project with Cáritas), and RIMES (Fundação Auchan-funded social grocery network). The organization accompanied approximately 903 immigrants at the most recent disclosure and employs around 20 staff; it operates exclusively in Portugal with no stated international expansion plans.

Name

Cepac - Centro Padre Alves Correia

Legal name

Centro Padre Alves Correia

Website

https://cepac.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEPAC is a Lisbon-based Portuguese non-profit (IPSS) founded in 1992 by the Spiritans that delivers integrated social support, professional training, clinical services, food aid, and clothing assistance to immigrants in vulnerable situations across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations from Individuals: Individual donations through various channels including MB WAY, bank transfers, and IRS/IVA consignation (0.5% of taxes)
2. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with companies for social responsibility projects, sponsorship of specific programs (e.g., Grupo Portugália Restauração sponsorship of Mercearia Sabura)
3. EU Funding: European funding through FAMI 2030 (75% co-financing rate), supporting integration programs for migrants
4. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations including Gulbenkian, BPI Fundação la Caixa, EDP, and Auchan for specific social projects
5. Court-Ordered Payments: Institutions can receive court-ordered payments from individuals as alternative to other penalties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEPAC is a Lisbon-based non-profit (IPSS) that delivers free, integrated social support services to immigrants and vulnerable populations across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Its portfolio encompasses social case management, professional insertion and vocational training, clinical services (medical, psychological, psychiatric, nursing), food assistance through the Mercearia Sabura social grocery, clothing and household goods via Boutique Bu Gosta, and a coordinated volunteer program across reception, training, clinical, and documentation functions.

Product overview

CEPAC (Centro Padre Alves Correia) is a Private Social Solidarity Institution (IPSS) operated by the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit that provides comprehensive social support services to migrants and vulnerable populations in Lisbon, Portugal. The organization offers a portfolio of integrated services including: core social service (Serviço de Atendimento e Acompanhamento Social) for personalized case management; professional insertion and training (Inserção Profissional e Formação) including the GIP Imigrante office and Acelerador de Emprego; clinical services (medical, psychological, psychiatric); food support through Mercearia Sabura social grocery store; clothing and goods provision via Boutique Bu Gosta; and volunteer coordination. Key project-based offerings include the BAOBÁ program with its Atelier BAOBÁ sewing workshop and customized training model for immigrant women, the CLAIM Lisboa-Estrela decentralized integration center network, and the VOZES sound journey installation. Services operate through an integrated model combining direct support, training, and community outreach across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mercearia Sabura: Social grocery providing dignified food support through a credit-based system for families in economic vulnerability. Inaugurated July 4, 2022.
• Boutique Bu Gosta
• Atelier BAOBÁ
• CLAIM Lisboa-Estrela
• ComUnidade
• Cor Unum - BAOBÁ

Products and services

• Serviço de Atendimento e Acompanhamento Social (SAAS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 903 immigrants currently accompanied and receiving services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• AIMA - Agência para a Integração, Migrações e AsilocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2022CEPAC operates as CLAIM Lisboa-Estrela under AIMA's network of Local Centers for Migrant Integration. Provides decentralized services for migrants including information, orientation, and referral to appropriate services.
• Cáritas Diocesana de LisboacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative work on migrant integration including joint initiatives like Village housing project and Church coordination efforts. Shared mission of social support and integration.
• Câmara Municipal de Lisboa (CML)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPAC participates in Municipal Council for Interculturality and Citizenship (CMIC). CML co-finances various CEPAC projects under Lisbon Municipality Support Regulation (RAAML). Step UP Jovem project partner.
• Banco Alimentar Contra a FomecoreOthersSupplies food products to CEPAC throughout the year for distribution to accompanied families. Primary food supply source for Mercearia Sabura social grocery.
• Refood EstrelacoreOthersFood recovery and redistribution partner supporting Mercearia Sabura. Mission to rescue food, feed people, and include the community.
• Grupo Portugália RestauraçãocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor CSR partner sponsoring Mercearia Sabura. Company with 29+ nationalities values diversity and partnership for immigrant integration. Provides food donations and event support.
• EAPN Portugal - Rede Europeia Anti-PobrezasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPAC is member of European Anti-Poverty Network. Collaboration on immigrant participation research and action project, and joint employment network activities.
• Rede Incorpora (Fundação "la Caixa")coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPAC is part of national network of 50 organizations promoting labor inclusion of vulnerable people through supported employment methodology.
• Agrupamento de Escolas Passos ManuelsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with school serving migrant families in the area. Joint projects including Passo a Passo pilot for child integration.
• Largo ResidênciassecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Percurso Sonoro VOZES installation at Jardins do Bombarda. Collaboration on cultural and community initiatives.
• ESF+ Community of Practice on Migrant IntegrationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPAC participated in European study visit on migrant labor market integration, sharing practices with organizations from multiple countries.
• Associação Estilo com ImpactosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Baobá Circular project bringing sustainable fashion expertise and innovation methodology for immigrant women's training.
• GAT - Grupo de Ativistas em TratamentosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTB Lisboa project for tuberculosis screening in vulnerable populations. Provides health outreach and treatment support.
• ONG Mundo a SorrirsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerC.A.S.O. project for oral health promotion among people in socioeconomic vulnerability.
• Fundação Aga Khan Portugal (AKF)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based development projects partnership. Also partner in Rede Emprega de Lisboa employment network.
• Banco de PortugalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts financial literacy sessions for CEPAC participants, supporting money management education.
• JRS Portugal - Jesuit Refugee ServicesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in Church migration coordination efforts and refugee support services.
• Universidade Católica PortuguesasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiatives including ODS events, and collaboration in migration research and policy discussions.
• DECO - Defesa do ConsumidorsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsumer rights training sessions conducted at CEPAC for beneficiaries.
• APARF - Associação Portuguesa Amigos Raoul FollereauminorOthersDonation of medicines for clinic services and medicine bank.
• Associação DignitudeminorOthersParticipation in Abem Program enabling access to prescribed medicines at pharmacies for those who cannot afford them.
• EntrajudaminorOthersAccess to donated products and services matching needs of vulnerable people.
• Zurich - Missão AzulminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial responsibility projects in community. Zurich theater group supports CEPAC fundraising events.
• Creative MindsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication agency providing pro-bono support for CEPAC's communication and brand refresh.
• Igreja Espiritana (Missionários do Espírito Santo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization - CEPAC is a social work of the Spiritans. Provides institutional support, volunteer networks (LIAM), and connections for fundraising campaigns (Cor Unum).
• APPDA - Associação Portuguesa para a Diversidade e InclusãosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in employment network training on diversity and inclusion for employers.
• APPACDMminorOthersSupport and awareness activities on diversity and inclusion topics.
• Rede DLBC LisboasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in local development network for community-based strategy and coordination.
• FORCIM - Fórum das Organizações Católicas para a ImigraçãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPAC participates in this Catholic organizations' forum coordinated by OCPM for migration policy advocacy and action.
• CNIS - Confederacão Nacional das Instituições de SolidariedadesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPAC is associate member of CNIS, the confederation of social solidarity institutions in Portugal.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome: National food bank network redistributing surplus to social-support institutions including CEPAC. Direct supplier to Mercearia Sabura and analogous supply-side participant in Portugal's food-assistance ecosystem serving vulnerable populations.
• Refood: Portuguese food recovery and redistribution organization operating a neighborhood-based model across multiple municipalities. Direct operational partner of CEPAC on Mercearia Sabura, with an analogous volunteer-driven food-security model applied more broadly across Portugal.
• OIM Portugal (IOM - International Organization for Migration): UN agency delivering migrant integration, voluntary return, and resettlement services nationwide with multi-year EU and government funding. Comparable beneficiary base and grant-funded delivery model, with deeper institutional reach than CEPAC.
• Fundação Aga Khan Portugal: Community development foundation working with vulnerable migrant populations in Lisbon through the Rede Emprega employment network. CEPAC's documented partner, sharing case-management, employment integration, and community-based service models.
• Cáritas Diocesana de Lisboa: Catholic social-services organization providing migrant integration, housing, and emergency support across the Lisbon diocese. Directly comparable as CEPAC's most active collaborator on the Village housing project and church-coordinated refugee response.
• Médicos do Mundo Portugal: Humanitarian health NGO providing clinical and social services to vulnerable populations including migrants, sex workers, and people experiencing homelessness. Comparable to CEPAC's clinical services and migrant-health outreach component, though with a more focused health mandate.
• JRS Portugal - Jesuit Refugee Service: Faith-based NGO serving refugees and asylum seekers in Portugal with reception, integration, and advocacy programs. Comparable mission, beneficiary base, and funding model (grants, donations, EU funds), and a documented partner of CEPAC in migration coordination.

Broad incumbents

• Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa (Portuguese Red Cross): Large humanitarian organization delivering food aid, social integration, health, and emergency response across Portugal. Overlaps CEPAC on food assistance and migrant support, but at significantly greater national scale and with a broader humanitarian mandate.
• Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa: Historic Lisbon charitable institution delivering social services across multiple vulnerable groups including immigrants, the elderly, and people experiencing homelessness. Comparable IPSS status and Lisbon-headquartered service delivery, though operating at much greater scale and breadth.

Others

• Fundação Gulbenkian - Programa de Integração: Portuguese foundation funding migrant and refugee integration through Empregar and Integration Initiative programs. Direct funder of CEPAC (Gulbenkian Empregar - Step UP Jovem, Integration Initiative - Village), and a co-funder/convener of comparable migrant-support NGOs across Portugal.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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