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Observed House "Colorful House"
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The Bulgarian Red Cross supervised housing "The Colorful House" in the village of Lozen was established within the framework of the project "Social Program for Providing Services and Support to Children and Young People Leaving Social Institutions", which is implemented with the support of the Velux Foundation and the International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies. The social service "The Colorful House" supervised housing is a state budget-funded activity, under a contract between the Bulgarian Red Cross and the Sofia Municipality.
The activity of the supervised housing is aimed at providing shelter and support to young people aged 18 to 25, physically and mentally healthy, who have been raised in specialized institutions for children. The aim of the service is the reintegration of young people into society by improving their education and professional qualifications and acquiring basic skills for independent living in an environment close to the family. The capacity of the housing is 6 people, and the length of stay - up to 2 years, depending on the individual needs of the young people.
Within the framework of the social service, social and psychological consultations are provided to young people regarding:
• the choice of possible alternatives for continuing education and training in a profession, including inclusion in evening and individual forms of training for completing secondary education, in educational courses tailored to the capabilities and interests of young people, and applying to universities;
• career guidance and motivation for the right professional choice, including training in job search skills, behavior during an interview with an employer, and the formation of work habits and perseverance in fulfilling professional duties;
• everyday household and social skills - training in time planning, budgeting, goal setting, communication skills, mastering effective behavioral models;
• formation of a sense of confidence and competitiveness, adequate self-esteem.
We motivate young people to work, to know their civil rights and obligations, to pay taxes, to find permanent work and housing, and to start an independent life.
"The Colorful House" opened its doors in January 2012. Since then, more than 100 young people have been supported here in the process of their reintegration into society.
The system of methods for working with young people from this target group, developed by the team of the monitored housing, develops in them confidence in their own potential, a sense of competitiveness, proactivity, systematicity and perseverance in their actions.
Our good practices:
• We use positive work methods. We teach young people by supporting their positive actions and example;
• We encourage initiative, creativity and independence in decision-making;
• We work with each of them on an individual plan, tailored to their capabilities and needs.
Young people from the monitored housing are successfully socialized by participating in activities and trainings of the BRCY.



Bank Account:
IBAN: BG16UNCR76301078151460
BIC: UNCRBGSF
Bank: Unicredit Bulbank


For contact: Bulgarian Red Cross Youth
tel. +359 2 81 64 771
e-mail: youth@redcross.bg


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І. Tax relief for donations in favor of the Bulgarian Red Cross, made by individuals under the PITA (Personal Income Taxes Act):
The tax reliefs provided for in Article 22, paragraph 1, item 1, item “i” of the PITA are expressed in the fact that the amount of the annual tax bases is reduced by donations made during the year to 5 percent in favor of the Bulgarian Red Cross.

ІІ. Tax relief for donations in favor of the Bulgarian Red Cross, made by legal entities under CITA (Corporate Income Tax Act):
The tax reliefs provided for in Article 31, paragraph 1, item 10 of CITA are expressed in the fact that for tax purposes are recognized accounting costs for donations in the total amount of up to 10 percent of the positive accounting financial result (accounting profit), when the expenses for donations are made in favor of the Bulgarian Red Cross.