Dificuldades das organizações de Terceiro Setor: estudo da Casa Santa Gemma em Uberlândia – MG

Abstract

Society has undergone drastic changes, notably with regard to the impoverishment of the population. This event led to the emergence of a socially fragile, which has grown exponentially over the years, people in situations of road. These do not require special attention from the State because they are more exposed to risks and vulnerabilities. However, society has become too complex for people to their needs are met exclusively by the government. Citizenship imposes that the obliged and the associations get ready and act concretely to alleviate the problems and fight shortages. In this aspect, the institutions of the Third Sector emerged, which seek to supply part of what concerns the government and minimizes problems faced by more fragile social groups. However, they face various problems, increase the chances of not surviving. Therefore, this work aimed at recognizing the need and weaknesses of homeless people, as well as as the difficulties of the Third Sector associations that have as objective to attend this social group. For this evaluation, a case study of Casa Santa Gemma was carried out, confronting reports, journalistic and scientific articles about the organization. In literature on the subject, problems similar to those faced by the institution were found researched, as well as solutions normally used in the circumstances. Like elucidations found, issues of financial sustainability, social marketing, specialized academic training and adequate physical structure, can guide strategies that Research the Casa Santa Gemma and, consequently, that the entity will continue serving efficiently as people on the street.