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Building a Culture of Belonging

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Through outreach programs, webinars, events, and conferences we support parents, educators, and administrators whose lives are transformed daily living and working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our communities.

We advocate for, and facilitate, meaningful employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities within our local parishes, schools and the Chancery. We also provide training and support for employers who wish to offer them potential genuine employment.

Because inclusion is more than just support programs and financial grants, we also hold social events to foster a sense of belonging and truly embrace that each one of us is special in God's eyes and our differences are what brings value to our lives. 

True belonging means being seen, known, and valued.

Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer. Advocate. Partner. Celebrate. Donate.

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Be a part of something meaningful

At Porto Charities, we are dedicated to building a culture of belonging of people with disabilities in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, and we hope to inspire other Dioceses around our nation along the way.  

 

Through our programs, grants and community events we make a positive impact in the lives of many every day, as they receive an inclusive Catholic education and meaningful employment, and are welcome in a community that fully embraces them.

Your donation can help us continue our mission. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.

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Upcoming Events

  • 3rd Annual Advocacy Awards Gala
    3rd Annual Advocacy Awards Gala
    Fri, May 02
    Westfields Marriott
    May 02, 2025, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Westfields Marriott, 14750 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA
    Join us at the Porto Charities Advocacy Awards Gala on May 2nd. Celebrate advocates of inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Diocese of Arlington.
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