Our Culture. Our Community. Our Shared Responsibility.

ABRACE is much more than a Portuguese language school. We are a community built by families, educators, and volunteers who believe in the importance of preserving our language, celebrating Brazilian culture, and strengthening the bonds that connect different generations.

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Since 2005, the Brazilian Association for Culture and Education (ABRACE) has been dedicated to promoting Portuguese as a Heritage Language and celebrating Brazilian culture throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Today, ABRACE is the only nonprofit organization in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region entirely dedicated to teaching Portuguese as a Heritage Language to children and young people ages 2 to 17. Every Saturday, more than 200 students come together to learn, explore, and celebrate their Brazilian roots through language, literature, music, history, traditions, and meaningful cultural experiences.

Throughout our journey, we have served more than 2,000 students and their families, built a library with over 2,000 books in Portuguese, and developed educational and cultural programs that bring our community closer together and strengthen its bonds.

ABRACE is a treasured asset of our community, built through the dedication and commitment of many people. Preserving it for future generations requires each of us to do our part.

A Collective Legacy. An Individual Commitment.

As a nonprofit community association, ABRACE relies on a small professional staff, dedicated volunteers, and the generosity of families, friends, and supporters.

Tuition helps cover the costs of our educational activities, but the impact of our mission extends far beyond the classroom.

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Your contributions help us invest in the professional development and recognition of our educators, strengthen our library, encourage reading in Portuguese, support youth leadership and volunteerism, and provide experiences that connect our families with Brazilian culture.

When everyone contributes, everyone benefits.

Supporting ABRACE is about more than making a donation. It is about accepting personal responsibility for the continuation of a legacy that belongs to our entire community.

Together, We Make a Difference!

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, last year's Year-End Fundraising Campaign exceeded its goal!

The donations we received enabled us to:

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Invest in our educators through ongoing professional development, specialized training, recognition initiatives, and team-building activities.
Strengthen our “Ler é Bom Demais” (Reading Is So Much Fun) Program, inspiring children to discover the joy of reading in Portuguese.
Expand our Portuguese-language library, making more books and cultural resources available to our families.
Expand ProJov, our Youth Volunteer Program, engaging more teenagers in leadership, community service, and opportunities to connect with their Brazilian roots.
Host sociocultural events and community celebrations, including our Cultural and Book Fair, literary gatherings, and celebrations of Brazilian traditions, creating opportunities for connection, community engagement, and cultural appreciation.
Develop and enhance educational initiatives, including projects designed for different age groups, such as Clube 1014, which encourages leadership, creativity, and teenagers' interest in the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture.
These achievements, along with many others, demonstrate that great things are possible when individual contributions come together around a shared purpose.

Our 2026 Goal: Raise $30,000 by December 31!

This year, we invite every family, friend, and supporter who believes in ABRACE's mission to take an active role in sustaining it—whether by donating, spreading the word, or inviting businesses to invest in this cause.

Our goal is to raise $30,000 by December 31, 2026, to sustain and strengthen our programs, invest in our educators, and expand the opportunities available to more children and families.

No single person can sustain ABRACE alone. But when each of us takes responsibility for our part, together we can accomplish something extraordinary.

What belongs to everyone needs everyone.

Your involvement matters. Your contribution makes a difference.

Make Your Donation Today!

Support ABRACE by clicking the Donate Now button below. Donations are processed securely through PayPal, and you do not need a PayPal account to contribute.

You can also donate by mailing a check payable to ABRACE Inc. to:

PO Box 813
McLean, VA 22101

Those living in Brazil can also contribute through PayPal using eligible Brazilian credit cards, depending on the payment options available through the platform.

Thank you for doing your part to preserve our culture, strengthen our community, and build a future for generations to come!

Every Donation Makes a Difference!

Every Contribution Is an Individual Commitment to Our Collective Future.

See how your generosity can support ABRACE:

$15 — Helps purchase a Brazilian children's book for our library.
$25 — Helps cover one hour of instruction.
$60 — Contributes toward one week's classroom rental.
$100 — Supports one month of prizes for our Portuguese Reading Incentive Program.
$150 — Provides classroom supplies for one class throughout the school year.
$250 — Supports professional development for one educator.
$450 — Helps cover one month's rent for the storage space used to house our educational materials and library collection.

Every donation matters because every person makes a difference.

Do Your Part. Support ABRACE Today!

ABRACE Inc. is a nonprofit organization recognized in the United States under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations may be tax-deductible in the United States, subject to applicable law.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): 27-0419710.

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