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A numerical vision
The number of Portuguese people in need is alarming:
- +420,000 in housing poverty
- +60,000 without access to running water and sanitation
- +30,000 without access to electricity at home
An urgent partnership
After a first fundraising initiative at Christmas 2022, ERA Portugal felt the need to do more and continue this noble cause. Therefore, we have officially established a more robust partnership with the association Just a Change, with the aim of mitigating the proliferation of housing and energy poverty existing in the national territory.
ERA becomes the first real estate network to formally adhere to this cause and, by the end of 2024, with the strength of our network, composed of more than 200 agencies and 2,500 employees, we intend to:
- actively contribute to the identification, awareness, and rehabilitation of some residential properties or social institutions from the North to the South of the country, directly or indirectly benefiting people's quality of life
- "get our hands dirty" and actively participate in volunteer actions aimed at rehabilitating properties that need intervention
- contribute with an amount to help Just a Change recover other houses not identified by ERA
- facilitate Just a Change's entry into the Azores, through our local agencies, so that the identification and rehabilitation work reaches the most needy cases on the island
Fighting housing poverty
To unite, take responsibility, and support a cause, it is essential to understand its purpose. That’s why ERA is calling all Portuguese people to “get this into your head”:
- a dignified home saves lives
- a dignified home prevents illness
- a dignified home reduces mortality
- a dignified home creates good students
- a dignified home improves mental health
- a dignified home reduces social exclusion
- a dignified home transforms lives
- a dignified home reduces poverty!
And how can we identify a place that is not fit to live in?
We’ve listed some red flags that can help us spot these cases:
- a house without sanitation or running water
- a house without access to the electricity grid
- a house with high levels of humidity, mold, or pests
- a house that is inaccessible for its residents
- a house without insulation against extreme cold or heat
- a house without proper ventilation
That’s why it’s urgent to “roll up our sleeves”.
Find out how to help
The Portuguese association Just a Change is actively changing the lives of many people, and ERA Real Estate has joined the cause to continue offering dignified housing to as many people as possible.
But, we need more help to make a difference.
We need you to support this cause. Your contribution is crucial. How?
Reporting
if you know of people living in homes that are not fit for living, help us report them on the “My Home”platform.
Mobilization
to “roll up your sleeves” and help renovate the homes reported that meet the criteria, Just a Change needs volunteers.
Donation
your donation, no matter the amount or frequency, can make a big difference in the renovation of another home. Find out how to donate here
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