The Sociocultural Association “Puerta a la Esperanza”, is registered in the Registry of Associations of the Generalitat of Catalonia and in the Municipal Registry of Entities of the Tarragona City Council, was established on 12/02/2014, and has its origin in social action developed by the Evangelical Baptist Church of Tarragona.

As a result of the crisis situation in our city, we created a department within our ecclesial structure and in 2002 the necessary procedures were carried out and the application for aid from EU food surpluses was presented, which was then distributed by the Red Cross and in July 2002 Red Cross Tarragona notifies us of the approval of the request by the Food Commission.

Since then, we have been an Associated Distribution Organization (OAR) in charge of distributing food to the most needy and developing accompanying measures free of charge within the framework of the Operational Program of the European Aid Fund for the most disadvantaged (FEGA)

Food, personal hygiene and household products are collected, stored and delivered in batches through the Social Services of the Tarragona City Council.

The food and products that are distributed come from voluntary and private donations from members of the evangelical church, and voluntary contributions from other individuals. Also from the European Aid Fund for the most disadvantaged (FEAD) assigned to us by the Tarragona Red Cross, from the Reus Food Bank. Furthermore, due to the increased need, and that many times the food that we have is insufficient to cover the demand, it is necessary to purchase it from the food entity.

We inform you of the closest social resources by handing over the informative triptych prepared by the Ministry of Health, Social Services and equality.

Support for job search, help with the preparation of resumes, information on advice about taking an interview, how and where to look for work, etc.

Support in administrative procedures and procedures.

Delivery of other types of emergency aid according to needs and availability: blankets, clothing, shoes, supplies and materials for baby care, etc.

Inform the social services of personal emergency situations that come to our entity.

We regularly provide volunteers to the Reus Food Bank for their campaigns (La gran Colecta, El Hambre does not take vacations, etc.)

We collaborate with the Hospital Joan XXIII organizing blood donations in our facilities and spreading it.

We support activities organized by the collection of resources for some entities such as Youth and Life, Dare and others who work in the city giving out their activities (concerts, musicals, etc.)

Participation in the campaign “Operation Christmas Child” that in Spain is channeled through the NGO “Decision” sending shoe boxes with gifts (toys, school supplies, hygiene items and others) for children in need in various countries.

We are the reference entity in Tarragona for this campaign.

The evangelical church has the “Tarraconens” children’s recess, directed by a social educator who frequently performs playful activities every two weeks, and where a free snack is offered for the children who attend.