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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.

Donate

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

  • Annual Porto Charities Golf Tournament
    Annual Porto Charities Golf Tournament
    Fri, Oct 03
    Twin Lakes Golf Course
    Oct 03, 2025, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Rd, Union Mill, VA 20124, USA
    Be a Hero at the 17th Annual Porto Charities Golf Tournament at Twin Lakes. Support our mission while enjoying a round of golf, many prizes, fantastic lunch and even better company!
  • Bishop's Mass for People with Disabilities
    Bishop's Mass for People with Disabilities
    Sun, Oct 12
    Oct 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Save the Date for the annual Bishop's Mass for persons with disabilities. Place to be determined. Porto Charities will host a light breakfast after the event.
  • Annual Porto Charities Christmas Party
    Annual Porto Charities Christmas Party
    Sat, Dec 06
    St. Mark Catholic Church
    Dec 06, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd, Vienna, VA 22181, USA
    Celebrate the birth of Jesus with our Porto Charities family! Join families from across the Diocese coming together to sing, dance, take photos with Santa, enjoy delicious Christmas dinner, and make wonderful memories at this great event. You can't miss it!
  • Annual Diocesan Conference on Disability
    Annual Diocesan Conference on Disability
    Sat, Mar 07
    Mar 07, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Spend a day learning from experts, networking with like-minded people and more at our annual From Inclusion to Belonging Conference presented by Porto Charities and the Diocese of Arlington. Save the Date for Saturday March 7th, 2026. Place TBD.
  • Annual Advocacy Awards Gala
    Annual Advocacy Awards Gala
    Fri, Apr 24
    Westfields Marriott
    Apr 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Westfields Marriott, 14750 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA
    Save the Date for the best Gala in the Diocese of Arlington! Porto Charities will host its 4th annual Advocacy Awards at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly on April 24th, 2026. Registration and sponsorships will be available later this year.
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