International Newcomer's Club of Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil

What is the name of this Organization/Club?

International Newcomer's Club of Sao Paulo

In what city is your organization based?

Sao Paulo

Describe your group.

Moving to one of the largest cities in the world can be an exciting experience, and The International Newcomers Club of São Paulo (INC) is here to help you on this adventure!

INC is a multicultural social organization that provides support, information and ongoing opportunities for the international English-speaking community of São Paulo, facilitating social contacts, providing valuable information for new arrivals and promoting fun activities for the entire family.

The INC website is filled with useful information on the city for you to use. For information on upcoming events and activities, please visit our website calendar www.newcomers-sp.com.br

Join INC and make moving an easier transition, while building friendships that will last a lifetime!

The International Newcomers Club of São Paulo welcomes you to your new home... BEM VINDOS!!!

What is unique about your organization?

INC has a very special Community Services program. Newcomers are invited to make a real difference in peoples’ lives. Our efforts are concentrated on the amazing human potential we have in our club, and focus on getting members directly involved in volunteerism in local institutions, while providing the financial support that is needed.

Our main purpose is to help new arrivals become acquainted with the community, to facilitate social contacts, to share information and to provide activities for all members of the family.

What kind of activities does your group sponsor?

INC is involved with several charities around São Paulo.

The proceeds from visitors' entrance fees (R$20) and member donations (R$10 suggested donation) made at the door of our Monthly Coffee Meetings, as well as from the sales of used books, go towards after-school activities for high-risk children at one of these charities.

2010 INC COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM

2010 is a year of changes in Community Services. INC has been reviewing its charities in order to determine those that have real needs and those has enough who have enough sponsorship already, This is very difficult process, but a necessary one, to ensure that the money donated to charities is received and spent properly on its needs.

Currently we are working closely with the following organizations:

CASA GROSSARL SANTO AMARO

http://www.casadomenorsa.hpgvip.ig.com.br

ARTE E LUZ DA RUA

http://www.arteeluzdarua.org

VILA ACALANTO

http://www.acalanto.org.br

How often does your group meet?

We hold monthly coffee meetings for all members that typically include a presentation of a timely topic, vendors selling Brazilian and international goods and a selection of English books for adults and children.

We also have Red Rose Coffees that are geared more towards new members. Each new member will be invited to attend three of these coffees, but are welcome to attend many more. It is a great opportunity to meet other new members in a more intimate environment, as it is usually held at a member’s home.

Our monthly online newsletter will also keep you up to date on what is going on in São Paulo, and is available online to members only.

Is there a membership fee?

Yes

Is this organization specific to nationality? If yes, which nationality/ies. If no, what nationalities are represented in the membership?

The International Newcomers Club of São Paulo is a social club for the International English-speaking community.

Founded in 1961,in the living rooms of a group of expat women, who got together weekly to expand their friendships and to support each other in their adventures in a foreign land.

From its early days as a ladies-only club, Newcomers’ has grown and has become one of the city’s most important organizations for the international community, referred to by many as “São Paulo’s best kept secret”. Currently, over two hundred families from from all over the world benefit from Newcomers’ as source of friendships and social activities.

Today, Newcomers’ is not only for brand new arrivals. The club recognizes the benefits of allowing new arrivals to interact with those who have been here a while, and seeks to provide a mixture of the two.

It’s also not just for women anymore. With the ever-changing face of society, Newcomers’ has kept up and offers something for everyone. INC has in its membership singles, families, couples with no children, and couples in which the wife is the working spouse - and INC’s diverse activities are a reflection of these ongoing changes.

What language(s) do member speak?

English

What is the age range of the people in your group?

All ages

What is the name of the person new members should contact?

Amy Shimota (President)

E-mail Address:

[email protected]

Web site address (please include http://):

http://www.newcomers-sp.com.br