Conceived by Blessed Father Eustace in the early 1940s in Belo Horizonte, the work of helping the poor has always been a great concern of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts and the entire parish community. Father Eustace always helped those most in need with food, work, paying overdue bills, or with his prayers and spiritual guidance.

After her death in 1942, the work continued with community volunteers, who later became the "Ladies of Charity." The families helped by the Ladies are carefully registered. To do this, the volunteers visit the people to find out if they really need help and "what" they need. Currently, there are more than 150 registered families who receive food, medicine, clothing, or other basic necessities monthly.

During their mission, the Ladies of Charity are supported by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts and, every month, especially in the distribution of food, they count on the help of the brothers and sisters of the Congregation who live in Belo Horizonte.

Food donations are collected from the community, and many people bring donations during celebrations or leave them at the parish office of the Sanctuary. With faith, transparency, and great zeal for the poorest, the Ladies want to help the community more and more, so that we may intensely live the ideal of Father Eustáquio, which is God's purpose for our lives.

Would you like to help the Ladies of Charity? Leave your donation at the Sanctuary of Health and Peace, the Church of Father Eustáquio. Rua Padre Eustáquio, 2405, Padre Eustáquio neighborhood – Belo Horizonte/MG. The office hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, from 8 am to 11:30 am.