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Bersenbrück launches Little Home: First housing box for homeless people helps!
The first “Little Home” housing box for homeless people was opened in Bersenbrück to alleviate the housing shortage in Emsland.
Bersenbrück launches Little Home: First housing box for homeless people helps!
A special project is currently causing a stir in Bersenbrück, where the first one will take place on November 11, 2025Housing box for homeless peoplewas set up in the Osnabrück district. This innovative accommodation bears the name“Little Home”and offers everything you need to stay safe at night on eight square meters - from a mattress and dishes to a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. The box is not only a place to sleep, but also an excellent step towards independence for those in need, as NDR reports.
The project was financed through the cooperation of several regional companies. The idea of creating a “Little Home” originally came about to offer a homeless woman a safe place to sleep over the winter. But the initiative is taking hold, as there are now over 350 such living boxes in Germany - and there are now nine in Lower Saxony. However, these boxes are not intended to provide a long-term replacement for apartments, but rather to help residents navigate the next step into an inpatient facility.
A wide range of assistance for those in need
A really remarkable aspect is thatCouples with childrenmake up almost 42 percent of the homeless in the region, an above-average proportion. Experts attribute this worrying trend to the tight housing market, which is becoming a real test for many families.
The living boxes are built together, which strengthens social cohesion in the area and shows how important neighborhood help is. Homelessness affects not only individuals, but people from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups. This situation requires quick and targeted support, which the living boxes are intended to offer.
As NDR reports, “Little Home” is not just a short-term refuge, but can serve as a springboard for a better future. It is to be hoped that such initiatives will receive even more widespread attention and reach many people in need who are often overlooked in our society.