Sociedade Beneficente Brasil Unido

Entidade de amparo ao migrante nordestino em São Caetano do Sul

Abstract

This article presents the main aspects of a policy of the Sociedade Beneficente Brasil Unido providing assistance to northeastern migrants. The association was established in 1950 in São Caetano do Sul with the aim to provide them assistance. The objectives of the mentioned policy were achieved in two ways: a mutualist one and a philanthropic one. The first could be characterized by practices such as monetary aid to its members in case of illness, financial difficulties and unemployment. The latter regarded those who were not affiliated and consisted mainly of providing shelter, food, job opportunities and health service.