 The Central Geral do Dízimo PRÓ-VIDA (CGD), a non-economic organization, acknowledged as a "public utility charity institution", in municipal, state and federal jurisdiction, donates to charities such as hospitals, day care centers, elderly care, orphanages and institutions that offer treatment and education for disabled children.According to statistics published by the institution, more than 7,000 entities have already benefitted, receiving vehicles, ambulances, building material, hospital and medical equipment and supplies, and complete workshops, among other items.The funds for the Central Geral do Dízimo are gathered through anonymous bank deposits.