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Children fight for the homeless: Your Thanksgiving donation moves hearts!
Cologne: Children support the homeless on Thanksgiving Day - Diakoniehaus am Salierring is committed until September 2026.
Children fight for the homeless: Your Thanksgiving donation moves hearts!
In Cologne, Thanksgiving is a significant time that not only serves to celebrate the harvest, but also to show solidarity with those in need. Today, October 28, 2025, it becomes particularly clear how children can alleviate the suffering of homeless people with their actions. The Diakoniehaus Salierring, an important contact point for homeless people, regularly benefits from the support of the Evangelical daycare center Bayenthal/Marienburg. These little helpers pack lovingly designed bags that are full of surprises for people in need. This gesture not only brings joy, but also shows how important an awareness of social responsibility is among the youngest. As kirche-koeln.de reports, the bags are a symbol of hope and togetherness.
The Diakoniehaus Salierring has established itself as a reliable contact point. Homeless and homeless people are offered a variety of assistance here. These include a day meeting, a clothing store and a sick apartment. These offers are not only important, but also timely; The Diakoniehaus is open from Monday to Friday so that people in need can always find support. With the help of the Diakonie donation, which will flow until the end of September 2026, important structural measures such as the expansion of the hospital apartment and the renovation of the bathroom are to be financed. According to wohnungslos-in-koeln.de, Diakonische Werk Köln und Region gGmbH is very concerned about providing help for the most disadvantaged members of society.
The offer at the Diakoniehaus Salierring
The offerings in the Diakoniehaus are diverse and address the basic needs of visitors. In addition to medical care for the residents of the hospital apartment, there is a breakfast at a low price in the day center. Even if you only need a shower or washing facilities, this is the right place for you. Clothes can be purchased in the clothing store for just one euro per month, and the use of washing machines is also cheap. The day stay opens the gates from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the clothing closet is available two days a week. Anyone who takes a look inside will also find access to free Wi-Fi and public phone calls. This not only provides practical support, but also promotes a feeling of community.
Background to homelessness
Diakonie not only advocates for the needs of homeless people locally in Cologne, but is part of a larger network that provides around 800 offers across Germany. The reasons for homelessness are varied and range from rent debt to economic difficulties to critical life events such as separation or illness. These facts are a reminder for society to take the needs of these people seriously and to actively help them. As diakonie.de explains, those affected are entitled to social benefits and often need personal advice to get out of their emergency.
In summary, Thanksgiving shows not only gratitude for the harvest, but also the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others through community actions such as child-initiated donations. Diakoniehaus Salierring remains a beacon of hope for many and is a living example of how local initiatives and commitment can help overcome the challenges of homelessness.