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1:1 Donation Match for APF Van

Our 1:1 match campaign this past weekend raised 4,335€!! 🎉
And because of YOU… APF can officially buy the van! 🚐✨
This isn’t just progress — this is the moment it becomes real.
Keys in hand. Wheels on the road. Lives impacted every single day.
What started as just an idea is now becoming reality — thanks to the generosity and heart of the Porto Kind community.
To everyone who donated, shared, and believed in this: this is YOUR impact. You made this happen.The Board of Porto Kind truly thanks you – from the bottom of our hearts 💜💜💜

URGENT : APF’S VAN HAS DIED 🚐🛑
DONATE HERE

The situation has reached a critical breaking point.
The van used by APF (Associação para o Planeamento da Família) for their vital outreach and rescue work has officially broken down for the last time. It is beyond repair, leaving the team stranded and unable to safely transport the men, women, and children they serve.

Porto Kind is making a push to get them back on the road. The cost of a reliable replacement “new” used van is €17,000 (plus tax).

See our fundraising progress for the van here

To secure the vehicle and get it on the road immediately, we need to raise an additional €3,000 now.
Thanks to our anonymous donors, every Euro you give will be matched 1:1, up to €1,500.
Meaning we only need to raise €1,500 from the community to hit this target!

The Immediate Goal: €1,500 = €3,000 NOW

• €25 becomes €50
• €100 becomes €200
• €750 becomes €1,500

A Lifeline for Survivors

This van is essential for survivors of human trafficking to reach:

• Emergency Safe Houses: Secure relocation away from danger.
• Healthcare & Legal Aid: Access to doctors, therapists, and court hearings.
• A New Start: Transport to job training and education.

How to Give & Double Your Gift

To ensure your gift is doubled by our anonymous supporters, please use the link below and include the reference “VAN MATCH” with your contribution.

DONATE HERE
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please tag your donation: “VAN MATCH”

What Happens Next?

Securing this €3,000 now allows APF to take possession of the van immediately and pay the remaining balance at a later date.
Porto Kind will continue to host events throughout the rest of 2026 to help APF cover the final balance and taxes.

APF’s old van is gone, but with your help,
we can keep the mission of freedom moving forward.
Thank you for your crucial support!
DONATE HERE

Porto Kind | Supporting APF and the Porto Community

Market Day!

May 29, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Thank you all for a spectacular Sale Day!
INATEL and Porto Kind raised 1,928.63€!
APF and Animais de Rua will each receive 964.31€!
With music, food, community donations, raffle and representatives from both charities a great time was had by all!


We would like to give a huge Thank You to the INATEL language class taught by Catarina Pinheiro.
Class members: Braddlee, Dan, Lesa, Tod, Rebekah, James, Shila, Lori, Bamani, Lois Marie, Stephen, and Donna.
Without their ideas and hard work this could not have happened.

Thank you Queer at Heart Choir for their joyful performance and piano players, Steve Andrews and Jon Burroughs, for their delightful music.

A heartfelt thank you to the representatives of Animais de Rua and APF for joining us all day.
Thank you, INATEL and Porto Kind member volunteers, for your helping hands.
Thank you Betel Portugal for taking the donations that didn’t sell.
We are grateful to the Porto community for making this event a success and honored to be part of it. Thank you!

Porto Kind is partnering with INATEL Porto to host a charity sale in support of Animais de Rua and APF (Associação Para o Planeamento Da Família)!

Everyone is welcome to our sale consisting of new and gently used goods donated by the community.
ALL proceeds will be split equally between our 2 charities. Including the proceeds from the raffle and snack bar.

Representives from Animais de Rua and APF will be there. Learn more about the important work they do.
Just a short walk from Trindade Station in Porto.

Sale Time: 11am – 4pm
Place: INATEL Porto Delegation
501, Bonjardim, Porto

We will offer refreshments for purchase.
There will be raffles throughout the day of a variety of kindly donated treasures. The raffles will be called at the top of each hour.

We are excited to host this sale with INATEL to support
Associação Animais de Rua and
APF (Associação Para o Planeamento Da Família)!

You Can’t Bury Love:

The Tale of Pedro and Inês

April 28, 2026 @ 7:15 am

We are happy to announce that our bus tour raised a total of 1,991€ towards the van goal for APF!
1,841€ in ticket sales and 150€ in donations!

We would like to thank Catherine for taking us through this incredible story, with an in depth explanation of the time period and meanings of the carvings on the tombs.
Thank you to our driver Adriano and The Road Butler for a smooth and safe journey.
Thank you to Yasmin for her creative flyers and promotional help.
Thank you to Kay and Konnie for their organizational skills and support.

And a huge THANK YOU to everyone who traveled with us and donated! With your help we get closer to our goal of a new van for APF to help them continue the incredible work they do.
See you on our next adventure!

Join us on a day trip to learn about Portugal’s most tragic (and strange) love story, Pedro and Inês. A true tale of love, loss, murder and vengeance that proves truth is indeed stranger than fiction.
We will travel with Rui the Road Butler to the Mosteiro de Alcobaça (a UNESCO world heritage site) and explore their story with our guide on the trip there. Once we arrive we will visit their graves which are some of the best examples of late medieval sculpture, as well as many other Portuguese treasures.
There will be free time to explore the monastery and the surrounding town.

On the return to Porto, our guide Catherine will answer questions and talk about the political implications of these ill-fated lovers. In addition, we will explore how their story has been interpreted by subsequent generations.

Porto Kind’s very own history guru, Catherine taught medieval and Renaissance history for over 30 years. The more she learned, the more she came to realize that truth is always stranger than fiction. Join us and she will convince you that history really is your favorite subject. No essays, tests, or memorizing dates required!

We will meet here for the trip!
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Meet Time: 7:15 am
Leave Se’ Cathedral: 7:30 am

Meeting Place : Sé Cathedral
Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573 Porto

Destination : Monastery of Alcobaça
Praça 25 de Abril, 2460-018 Alcobaça

Price: Members – 75€
Non-Members – 80€

~Add 5€ to the non-member price and become a Porto Kind member today!
Select the preferred options on the ticket form.

This tour is in support of APF and our goal of helping them buy a van.
If you are unable to attend please consider making a donation here.

Itinerary:

  • Meet us and Rui the Road Butler at 7:15 am
  • Leave at 7:30 am
  • Travel time and tour – Approx. 2.5 hours
  • Monestary tour – Approx. 2 hours
  • Free time for lunch and exploring the town – Approx. 2 hours
  • Leave Alcobaça and return to Porto – 5pm
    There is a lavatory on the bus and Porto Kind will provide water and some snacks

Short list of the many nearby restaurants – (note, restaurants open at noon)
-Restaurante Økazu sushi – https://okazu.eatbu.com/
-Restaurant Frei Bernardo Italiano e Indiano – https://www.freibernardo.pt/
-Rota Do Hambúrguer
-Meat

We are excited to host this bus tour in support of APF!
Reserve your tickets here!

Find us on Instagram @portokind.nonprofit
Questions and comments can be emailed to potokindevents@gmail.com

Action Painting Workshop

March 11, 2026 @ 3:00 pm

We are pleased to announce that this event raised 270€ for APF and the Van Goal!
We would like to thank Action Painting Porto for this fun and creative event. We had great feedback from the participants and it sold out so quickly that we would love to do another workshop. If you are interested please email portokindevents@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who participated and donated!

Action Painting is in support of
APF – Associação Para o Planemento da Familia and our Van Goal!
Reserve your canvas here!

Spring is almost here!
A time when imagination and creative energy awaken and we are ready to get moving!
Everyone is welcome to our event at Action Painting Porto. Whether you’re a first-time painter or an experienced artist, what matters is immersing ourselves in the world of color.

Please join us for this unique opportunity to create you very own work of art!

Each participant (or pair, if sharing) works on a large format canvas, 130×110 cm (51×43 in), over the course of up to three hours.

We begin with a short introduction, but the focus quickly shifts to exploration – not only with brushes, but with unconventional tools, layered textures and bold gestures. No prior experience is needed.
Many participants arrive with a fixed idea and leave with something completely different, often surprising themselves in the process.

The emphasis is on freedom, expression and the shared moment of creation rather than perfection. At the end, the artwork remains in the studio to dry properly and can later be collected either rolled or mounted on a wooden frame (additional cost of €50), ready to hang at home.

Date : Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time : 3 pm
Place : Action Painting Porto
R. Hernâni Torres 231, Porto

Price: Members – Single (one person, one canvas) – 55€.
Pair (2 people, one canvas) – 90€
Non- Members – Single (one person, one canvas)- 60€.
Pair (2 people, one canvas) – 95€

This price includes the canvas and everything you need to create your masterpiece. Clothing and shoe protectors are provided so we can get messy!
There will be wine and juice available, also.

Our charity for this event is APF – Associação Para o Planemento da Familia
If you are unable to join us, please consider making a donation.

There are no rules here – just get started, experiment, and have fun! The only thing that matters with action painting is the creative process.
We are excited to gather at this new business and get creative while helping APF get nearer to the Van Goal!
We hope you will join us! Reserve your canvas here!

For questions and comments please contact portokindevents@gmail.com

Conservas Pinhais Sardine Factory Tour

March 28, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

We are happy to announce that this tour raised 280€ in ticket sales
and 208€ in donations.
Together we raised 488€ for Animais de Rua!

We would like to thank Conservas Pinhais for a great tour of their factory.
Thank you to Porto Kind’s event team member, Troy Galloway for hosting this event and making sure everyone had fun.
Thank you to Porto Kind volunteer Yasmin for her cute and creative flyers for this event.
A huge thank you to all everyone who participated and donated. It is because of you that this event was a success!


Founded in 1920 in Matosinhos, Conservas Pinhais is a historic, family-run cannery that produces premium sardines using traditional methods.
They hand-select, clean, and pack each fish, with fresh ingredients and olive oil, a process that has remained largely unchanged for over 100 years.

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Known for their commitment to quality and heritage, Conservas Pinhais is one of the few remaining traditional factories in the region, offering products under their own name and the internationally recognized Nuri Brand.
Conservas Pinhais treasures and cherishes the unique legacy of a three-generation fish preservation business that has passed from one experienced hand to the hands of daughters and granddaughters to give consumers a taste of 100 years of tradition.


Date : Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time : 2:00 pm
Place : Pinhais Cannery & Co.
Av. Menéres 700, 4450-189 Matosinhos, Portugal

Price : Members – 36€
Non – Members – 41€
*Consider adding an additional 5€ to the non-member price and become a
Porto Kind member today or renew your membership for 2026 – please select the option on the ticket form.
Thank you!

Our charity for this event is Animais de Rua.

*10€ from each ticket sold will go toward helping this worthy cause!
If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation.

Our Tour will include :
– A guided tour through the historic area of the centenary building, with audiovisual and sensory experiences
– A visit to the production area and exclusive Saturday access where visitors can explore special areas and experience the traditional process in a hands-on way
– The opportunity to wrap and personalize your own can with your name
– A tasting session of our artisanal preserves at the Can-Tin Café
– Access to Conservas Pinhais‘s iconic shop.

We are very excited to share this event supporting both a Portuguese business and charity. We hope you will join us!
Reserve your tickets here

For questions and comments, please contact portokindevents@gmail.com

Casa da Música Tour

February 25, 2026 @ 11:00 am

We are happy to announce that this event raised
493€ for Animais de Rua!

We would like to thank Casa da Música and Ricardo for our look behind the scenes of this amazing building. We enjoyed learning about the architecture from the beautiful tiled rooms to the incredible wavy glass. Hearing the orchestra practice was an unexpected treat!
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and donated. It is your kindness that makes all of our events so special!

See more pictures on our Instagram @portokind.nonprofit

Join us for a unique guided tour of Casa da Música, a stunning architectural masterpiece located in Porto. Designed by the renowned architect Rem Koolhaas and inaugurated in 2005, this iconic cultural venue stands out with its distinctive modernist design, characterized by bold geometric shapes and a dynamic façade.


Beyond its breathtaking exterior, Casa da Música boasts exceptional acoustics, making it a favored venue for diverse musical performances and artistic expressions. It serves not only as a concert hall but also as a community hub, reflecting the city’s commitment to art and culture. Your participation in this tour supports charitable efforts while learning about both the architectural significance and cultural history of this unique facility.

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 11am – The tour is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and we will have an English speaking guide.

Place: Casa Da Música
Av. da Boavista, 604-610 4149-071 Porto
 

Price: Members – 22€
Non – Members – 27€

If you would like to add an additional 5€ to the non-member price and become a Porto Kind member today or renew your membership for 2026 – please select the option on the ticket form.
Thank you!

Our charity for this event is Animais de Rua.
10€ from each ticket sold will go to this worthy charity.
If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation.

Reserve your tickets here!
For questions and comments please contact portokindevents@gmail.com

Admin Uncategorized, Upcoming Events

4th Annual Christmas Tea

Supporting APF-Associação Para o Planemento da Familia
 and Animais de Rua

This event is sold out. Thank you all!

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Our 4th annual Christmas Tea will be at the private Cusco Bar in the Hilton Gaia. A beautiful space with a panoramic view of the river and surrounding area.

We are proud to support both of our charities this year : APF and Animais de Rua. These charities do incredible work for the people and animals of Portugal year-round. We are honored to be able to work with them to help make a difference.

Join us for a cozy afternoon filled with delicious holiday treats, (vegetarian options available, please let us know on the sign up form), warm seasonal teas, hot cocoa and the sounds of your favorite Christmas music.

Enjoy festive games, visiting with friends old and new and a special holiday toast as we create memories together!

2025 has been a big year for Porto Kind. We have seen a lot of changes and are looking forward to seeing what we can do as a community in 2026. Bring your friends, family and significant others to celebrate the season with Porto Kind!
Seats are limited – reserve your spot today!

Date : December 14, 2025
Time : 3-5 pm
Place : Hilton Hotel – Cusco Bar
R. de Serpa Pinto 124, 4400-307 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Price : Members €32
Non-Members : €37
€7 From each ticket sold will go to
APF – Associação Para o Planemento da Familia
 and Animais de Rua
If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation.

The afternoon will include :
Savories:
Cucumber Sandwich with Goat Cheese and Mint
Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Lemon Butter and Tobiko Roe
Truffled Egg Wrap with Watercress and Herb Mayonnaise
Supplements:
Artisanal Jams: Strawberry with Vanilla, Raspberry, Apricot with Cardamom
Fleur de Sel Butter
Whipped Cream with Vanilla

Cakes & Pastries:
Traditional Christmas Fruit Cake with Candied Fruits & Port Wine
Chocolate and Spiced Cake
Portuguese Bakery & Pastry Selection
Traditional Scones
Christmas Spiced Scones
Butter Croissant
Macarons
Beverages:
Selection of Premium Teas
Artisanal Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream
Sparkling Wine
 

We are thrilled to celebrate the holiday season with you!
Reserve your tickets here!
For questions and comments please contact portokindevents@gmail.com