In an emotional ceremony held at the Miguel Delibes Auditorium in Valladolid, Fundación Personas was awarded the tribute prize for its social involvement during the gala of the 170th anniversary of El Norte de Castilla. Before a full house, the president of Fundación Personas, Ángeles García, expressed her gratitude for the recognition and recalled the origins of the organization, linked to the initiative of Lorenzo Martínez Duque and Miguel Delibes to help the families of people with intellectual disabilities in Valladolid.
During the gala, which was attended by various authorities and sponsors, such as the Junta de Castilla y León y CaixaBankThe importance of recognizing the work of organizations committed to equality and social welfare was highlighted. García underlined the silent but fundamental work carried out by these organizations in the search for a fairer society.
This award reinforces our commitment to continue working for the inclusion and development of people in vulnerable situations in our community.
About Fundación Personas
Fundación Personas was created in 2008 by five associations in Castilla y León: ADECAS Guardo, ASPANIS Palencia, APADEFIM Segovia, ASPRONA Valladolid and ASPROSUB Zamora. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. To do this we provide comprehensive services, in the environment and covering all stages of the life cycle of a person. The founding associations belong to the family movement Plena Inclusion movement and bring 60 years of experience, share innovation and foster mutual collaboration.
With a regional presence, we are present in 30 towns in Castilla y León, urban centers and rural areas, where we attend to situations of disability or dependence and provide support for the promotion of personal autonomy. We also offer support and training to people at risk of social exclusion. Our activity is governed by criteria of quality and proximity in care; efficiency and transparency in management; equal opportunities, accessibility and respect for diversity as a driver of social transformation.
In the educational-care area, we manage 5,300 places daily in 75 centers, distributed in more than 30 locations in Valladolid, Palencia, Segovia and Zamora. In the labor area, Fundación Personas has 3 Special Employment Centers (CEE) Lince Group S.L.U., APADEFIM 2000 S.L.U.. and CEE Fundación Personas – with a workforce of 939 employees, more than 90% of whom have some type of disability.
FOUNDATION PEOPLE IN FIGURES:
- 5,300 places (disability and risk of exclusion)
- 2,500 people with disabilities served
- 3,000 families social base
- 75 operational work centers
- 30 locations in CyL
- 5 Delegations
- 3 Special Employment Centers
- 1,800 professionals
- 850 workers with disabilities
- 939 total workforce
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