Learn how to help the victims of the rains in Petrópolis (RJ)

At least 120 people were killed by the impacts of heavy rains that hit the city of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, since Tuesday (15).

The damage caused by the floods made about 850 people abandon their homes to take shelter in 19 support sites – hastily set up in local public schools.

Faced with this situation, several initiatives have emerged to collect donations for the affected families.

Below are some of the support actions and ways to help:

Christ the Redeemer Sanctuary and São José da Lagoa Parish (RJ and virtual)

The Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer and the Parish of São José da Lagoa have already accounted for 2,706.3 kilos of food, 11,534 liters of water and 3,415 hygiene products. Donations were distributed to the victims, in addition to water, clothing and personal hygiene and cleaning items.

In a post on Instagram, the Parish highlighted that they are in need of volunteers to help with the separation of materials. The materials most in need of donations are disposables, cutlery, cups, plates, warm packaging, candles (many communities have no electricity) and matches.

The campaign is receiving donations in person in Rio de Janeiro, at the Parish address – Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 2735, Lagoa. For those who cannot donate in person, there is the possibility of collaborating in cash virtually on the website cristoredentor.euquerodoar.com.br. The donated amounts will be reversed in donations

Voice of Communities (virtual)

The Rio de Janeiro NGO and community newspaper Voz das Comunidades organized the “SOS Petrópolis” campaign and is collecting donations to offer aid to the population affected by the rains.

“Contributions are intended and made available through assistance to families in communities affected by disasters and other circumstances”, explains the organization.

The NGO will also take its “#PratoDasComunidades” initiative to Petrópolis, which donates meals and strengthens community kitchens in different parts of Brazil. “For every R$ 6 donated, we can put together a meal”, explains Voz coordinator Melissa Cannabrava on Twitter.

Donations can be made via PIX to CNPJ 21.317.767/0001-19, via PayPal to the email [email protected] or via bank deposit. The account details are Caixa Econômica Federal, branch 0198, account 25173-9, operation 013, NGO VOZ DAS COMUNITIES, and the same CNPJ.

Red Cross São Paulo (SP and virtual)

The São Paulo Red Cross is also collecting donations of hygiene products (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary napkin and toilet paper), cleaning products, PPE’s and non-perishable food for the affected population.

Those interested in collaborating can make donations in person at the organization’s headquarters in São Paulo – Avenida Moreira Guimarães, 699, Indianópolis. The site has a collection point open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

“Those who opt for cash donations can use PIX sospetropolis@cruz Vermelhasp.org.br and contribute any amount. The amount raised will be used to support the institution’s actions and help the demands received by the teams in the management of the disaster”, informs the Red Cross.

NGO Ação da Cidadania e Flamengo (RJ and virtual)

The NGO Ação da Cidadania has already distributed, in the city of Petrópolis, about five tons of food and a thousand ready meals to the victims of the rains.

The “SOS Floods” campaign indicates that there is an urgent need for mineral water, non-perishable food, bedding, children’s and adult clothes, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, protective masks and gel alcohol.

Donations can be made in person in Rio de Janeiro, at the NGO’s warehouse, at Rua da Gamboa, 246, Gamboa. There is also the possibility of donating to Flamengo, which supports the campaign, at Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 997, Entrada da Lagoa. Or at Maracanãzinho, on Rua Prof. Eurico Rabêlo, at gate 6.

Those who want to help virtually can do so via PIX to the email [email protected] or CNPJ 00,346,076/0001-73. There is also the possibility of depositing in a bank account: Banco do Brasil, Branch 1211-4, Current Account 500.537-X or Itaú, Branch 0417, Account 65638-6.

Shopping malls in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Some malls in Rio de Janeiro have donation collection terminals.

In all, there are 14 establishments: Bangu Shopping (Bangu), Carioca Shopping (Vicente de Carvalho), Caxias Shopping (Duque de Caxias), Passeio Shopping (Campo Grande), Pátio Alcântara (Alcântara), Santa Cruz Shopping (Santa Cruz), Shopping Grande Rio (São João de Meriti), Shopping Leblon (Leblon), São Gonçalo Shopping (São Gonçalo), Via Parque Shopping (Barra da Tijuca), Recreio Shopping (Recreio), Shopping Tijuca (Tijuca), Norte Shopping and Plaza Shopping .

City Hall of Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

The city hall of the capital of Rio de Janeiro opened 10 donation collection points in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The items most needed are water, cleaning supplies and personal hygiene.

Donations are collected by the Municipal Secretary of Social Assistance, from 8 am to 5 pm, at the addresses below.

Donations will be collected by @smas_rio, from 8 am to 5 pm, at the addresses listed in the images. Go, Petropolis! We are with you.#MunicipalityRIO22 | #SOSPetropolis pic.twitter.com/vUq7xYr1hL

— City Hall of Rio (@Prefeitura_Rio) February 17, 2022