donation center
[/doʊˈneɪʃən ˈsɛntər/]
nounpl: donation centers
centro de doações
1. A facility or location where people can donate blood, plasma, organs, or other biological materials for medical purposes
She visits the donation center every two months to donate blood.
Ela visita o centro de doações a cada dois meses para doar sangue.
2. A facility that collects charitable donations such as clothing, food, or household items for distribution to those in need
The donation center accepts used books and clothing year-round.
O centro de doações aceita livros e roupas usadas durante todo o ano.
3. An organization or place where monetary donations are collected for charitable causes
The disaster relief donation center received thousands of dollars in contributions.
O centro de doações para alívio de desastres recebeu milhares de dólares em contribuições.
In Brazil, blood donation centers (centros de doações de sangue or bancos de sangue) are particularly important due to high demand and the tropical climate's impact on blood supply. Blood donation is encouraged as a social responsibility. Charitable donation centers are also significant in both Brazil and the USA, especially after natural disasters. In American culture, donation centers reflect the strong tradition of volunteerism and charitable giving.
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