The Brazilian Alliance in the United States

The Brazilian Alliance in the United States Announces Opening of Waterbury-Naugatuck Office

Hartford, CT – The National Board of the Brazilian Alliance in the United States (a.k.a Aliança Brasileira nos Estados Unidos or ABE) is proud to announce the opening of an office in Waterbury-Naugatuck, CT. The Brazilian Alliance goals are to improve the quality of life of children and families through education, advocacy and referrals. ABE serves a model of community organization for the development of immigrant communities and throughout these years, ABE has helped promote leadership, culture pride, and business growth. Carlos Nunes and Eliete Lelis were appointed to run the local office as Associate Directors. Carlos has a degree in Human Services and his goal is to help people improve their social and economic conditions by means of education and directing people to possible solutions to their problems. His social work activities are guided by his profession’s code of ethics, and deep respect toward people. Eliete is a charismatic leader and savvy business owner and the proprietor of the Brazil Grill restaurant on Main St. in Waterbury. Also present at the meeting were, members Kelly Barbosa, Talline Matos, Artur Souza, Eudes da Costa, e Luis Carlos. ABE Board of Directors congratulates Carlos, Eliete and members and applauds their contribution to society and the Brazilian community.The new office is located at 2060 S Main St, Waterbury, CT 06706 - Telephone:            (203)721-1418      (Eglish) &            (203) 948-7523      (Portuguese).

 The Brazilian Alliance is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 by Abigail Amorim as a result of her Masters in Social Work. Abigail is also an MBA candidate from Post University. “Her contributions to the Brazilian community are felt from Coast to Coast”, says Sergio Melo, ABE’s San Francisco board member and Brazilians around the World delegate. “Her performance as the Executive Director of The Brazilian Alliance has taken the organization to a nationwide role. Through her vision and leadership she provides a much needed big-picture plan for Brazilian non-profit organizations across the USA, an integrated effort to optimize resources and results” adds Sergio Melo. Finalizing we add a quote from Abigail that says “Ask not what your community can do for you, but what you can do for your community!” Participate in your community, volunteer and be parte of The Brazilian Alliance in the United States team!

 Anyone interested in learning more about the organization or volunteering in CT please contact, Carlos Nunes ou Eliete Lelis-Waterbury, CT - 2060 Main ST. :            (203)721-1418      (inglês) -             (203) 948-7523      (português) Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo. - Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo. - Hartford, Abigail Amorim ou Camila Laurindo -             (860) 236-0788       - e-mail: Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo. – Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo. – em Boston-Mass,  Evelyn Isensee,             (508)395-4227       – Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo. - São Francisco, Adriana Palmeira             (415)306-6174       Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo. ,  or visit our site www.aliancabrasileira.org – www.thebrazilianalliance.org        

In the picture Waterbury group; Kelly, Carlos,Taline, Abigail Eliete, Luis, Eudes e Artur