Solidarity: Father and son donate hundreds of books to social project
Felipe Alhante and his father, Henrique, decided to give a new purpose to the books that were sitting idle at home. Instead of letting the works gather dust on the shelves, they chose to donate hundreds of copies to a social project called "A Oficina." The initiative shows how simple objects can gain new value when shared.
The idea arose because Felipe felt uneasy about the amount of unused books in his residence. Following a suggestion from his father, he decided to look for new owners who could make use of the material. This decision transformed a private collection into a tool for learning and culture for the community.
The destination of the donation was the organization coordinated by Cecilia Carvalho. The founder of "Oficina" offers classes and educational support for various people seeking knowledge. Upon receiving the donation, Cecilia was very moved by the gesture and highlighted the importance of receiving new materials for the group's activities.
Cecilia described the moment of delivery poetically, stating that the family arrived with a "trunk full of books and a heart full of generosity." For her, this type of support is fundamental to keeping the project alive and encouraging students to develop the habit of reading.
Felipe and Henrique's story serves as an example of how small acts can impact local education. Now, the books that were previously forgotten will have new readers and will help transform the reality of many students served by the institution.