Asilo São Vicente de Paulo presents challenges for 2027 in Ponta Grossa City Council
Asilo cares for 108 elderly in Ponta Grossa and requests support from councilors for maintenance of services in 2027
The president of the São Vicente Asylum in Paulo, Márcia Elaine Meller Schmidt, used the Free Tribune of the Câmara Municipal de Ponta Grossa (CMPG), on Monday (9), to comment on the financial difficulties faced by the institution and request support from the councilors for the maintenance of the attendance in 2027.
During the presentation, Márcia highlighted that the Asylum completed 100 years of operation in September and currently welcomes 108 elderly people. According to the president, the agreements maintained with the public power amount to approximately R$ 450 thousand per month, an amount that covers only 60% of the institution’s expenses, which registers a deficit of about R$ 70 thousand per month. In addressing the situation, Márcia stressed the need for support to ensure the continuity of services. “It is 100 years of struggle, facing many obstacles and challenges, but the financial and economic situation we are going through at this moment inspires care, concern and attention from the entire community and the authorities,” he said.
The institution has 118 professionals from different areas to serve elderly people with different degrees of dependence, including those who need constant help for basic day-to-day activities. The payroll alone exceeds R$ 400,000 per month, including charges.
Challenges for 2027
Among the main concerns is the cost of food for the elderly and employees, which represents a monthly expenditure of approximately R$ 60,000. According to Márcia, the need to expand the team of caregivers meant that resources previously allocated to food were directed to the payment of professionals.
Faced with the scenario, the president asked the councilors for help and invited the parliamentarians to know the routine of the Asylum. “I would like to draw everyone’s attention and invite them to get to know our facilities, the everyday struggle to maintain dignity, care and everything that our elderly people need,” she said.
In the end, Márcia thanked the support already received from councillors in previous moments and reinforced that the institution offers, in addition to housing and food, health monitoring and permanent care to ensure quality of life to the elderly.
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