Porto Charities, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to actively assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Vision of Porto Charities, Inc. is to see people with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their potential for independence through inclusive education, meaningful work and independence in living commensurate with their capabilities.​​​

The Mission of Porto Charities, Inc. is to:

• Raise and provide funds, resources and assistance to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting inclusive education in Catholic schools, housing, work and quality of life activities.
• Promote inclusive education, awareness, friendship, and social forums among members, their families and community.

The International Order of Alhambra is a fraternal organization of Catholic men and women dedicated to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Order’s mission is to:

• Provide assistance, education and residences for the intellectually and developmentally disabled
• Identify, mark, preserve, and commemorate Catholic historical places, events and persons of international or regional importance;
• Promote fraternalism and sociability among its members and their families.

Porto Caravan No. 104 was chartered in 1956 and is an active Caravan in the International Order of Alhambra, located in the Commonwealth of Virginia environs of the Nation’s Capital. Any practicing Catholic who is 18 years of age or older is eligible to apply for membership.

Mail application(s) and payment of $93 individual or $143 family dues to: 



Addressed personally to either:

Leo Alonso, President 
Arlington, VA 22207
Post Office Box 7266
Porto Charities, Inc.

-or-

Bill Mundy, Grand Commander
Porto # 104
Post Office Box 7266
Arlington, VA 22207