Dear [Member/Volunteer/Supporter],

We are delighted to share some truly exciting news with you: Madrugada Association has officially been registered as an IPSS (Instituição Particular de Solidariedade Social) in Portugal. This significant achievement has been many years in the making, and it marks the culmination of our efforts since 2019 to achieve this official status.

As an IPSS, Madrugada can now further strengthen its mission and continue to serve our community with even more support and opportunities. The registration as an IPSS serves three essential purposes:

• Recognition of the institution’s nature and mission – confirming the purpose of Madrugada and its role within the community.

• Verification of legal facts related to the association – confirmation of the legal details and information about the association (such as its structure, purpose, or compliance) that are required by law and outlined in the official registration rules or regulations.

• Access to support and cooperation opportunities – including tax exemptions, grant aid funding, and potential agreements with the State to help fund and grow our work.

Helping always gives benefits! Additionally, we are excited to inform you that starting next year, it will be possible to support Madrugada through a very simple and free-of-charge gesture: donating 0.5% of your personal income tax (IRS). This is a great way to contribute to the daily work of Madrugada, without any extra cost to you. Through the IRS consignment system, part of your tax, which would otherwise go to the state, can be directed to the association. You will neither receive nor pay any additional tax—it's just a straightforward act of solidarity.

By being a donor and financial supporter of Madrugada, you also enjoy additional benefits. The amount donated by companies to the association is deductible to 130% in the company's IRC (article 62 of the Tax Benefits Statute, approved by Decree-Law No. 215/89, of 1 July). This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to contribute and receive tax benefits in return.

While we are thrilled with this milestone, it also brings new responsibilities and challenges, and there is still much for us to learn as an association about our new status. We are working closely with our accountants to ensure that we can fully maximize the benefits of our new status and navigate the various opportunities that come with it.

We would like to take this moment to thank you, our valued members, volunteers, and supporters, for your ongoing dedication and commitment to Madrugada. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without your help, and we are so grateful for your contributions, whether big or small.

With your continued support, we are excited for the next chapter in our journey together.

Because You Care, We Can

Yours Sincerely

John Hough

President

For and on behalf of Madrugada Association

The Madrugada Newsletter is available by clicking here. Should you have any problem with the link, please contact  the Madrugada Support Center in Luz on 282 761 375 or 964 781 477, or via email at operations@madrugada-portugal.com. Thank you!

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Contact our support office on 282 761 375 OR email: admin@madrugada-portugal.com