Our Projects:

Papai Noel- Ricardo Guimaraes has spread the joy of Christmas for 18 years to the homeless on the streets and to children in orphanages. Now it is time to expand our program, so we may reach out to more children.

We have 3 volunteer Santas and we are looking for additional 7 volunteer Santas around Brazil to go to orphanages during Christmas week to deliver presents to the children, so they can have some Christmas miracles, too. Each Santa will pick 1-3 orphanages to visit. It is a celebration, so cake or cookies and something to drink can be served. Singing or educational theatre can be provided.

This program is not limited to Brazil. Our goal is to spread it around the world, so if you are in the USA or another country, you can do the same thing. Papai Noel also is in Mozambique Africa.

What is needed for this program is a Santa Suit, gifts, food and drink. Depending on the size of the orphanage, the cost is around $500 USD per orphanage. More if it is large.The Santa suit is approx. $220 USD each.

Familia Santa Clara

This is our first family home for children that we are focusing on in Brazil. What Ricardo and Terri's plan is to help Cicero and Eliete, who are the mother and father of the home be able to keep the home up and running. Right now they run at a deficit each month, so they cannot afford the bare essentials they need each month. $15,000 USD is needed each month.

There are 50 children right now ages 6 to adult living in the home. No more children can be taken in until it is financially stable and there is no risk of the home closing.

Ricardo and Terri have designated Familia Santa Clara as the future "Our Dream Factory Home for Children" .

What do we need right now?

Money Donations - We are running at a deficit of at least US$9.000 per month.
School Supplies - There is a list on the Familia Santa Clara website of supplies that are needed.
Volunteers - Education - If you have a skill that can be taught to these children to prepare them for their future.


As you see, there are many ways to contribute, so please contact Terri Katz in USA or Ricardo Guimaraes and we will give you instructions on how you can donate or help us with our projects.

Thank you for your kindess and generosity!

Ricardo and Terri
Founders -"Brio Dream Foundation "