Benefit carnival in Neuwied: 13,500 euros for the engine shed!

Benefit carnival in Neuwied: 13,500 euros for the engine shed!

New Year's Eve brought devastating news for the community of Engers: the locomotive shed, which served as a storage facility for many clubs, was completely destroyed by a fire. Not only are the club materials affected, such as carnival floats and valuable decorations, but also the entire social structure that surrounds this place. In order to help the affected clubs, two charity evenings recently took place in the Neuwied Heimathaus. These events turned out to be a real success and were very well received by the population. That's what she reports Rhine newspaper from an impressive check for 13,500 euros presented by the organizers.

The carnival event, which was launched to save the clubs of the Freie Bühne Neuwied, under the direction of Boris Weber, and the Event Factory Neuwied (Jens Becker and Mareike Meyer), proved to be a real magnet for the population. The first charity event on January 31st was quickly sold out, reflecting the high demand. The second meeting, which took place on February 14th, was also only able to offer remaining tickets. The proceeds from the events went entirely to support the clubs affected, with an entry price of just 12.50 euros.

A strong sense of community

The carnivalists from all parts of Neuwied presented a colorful program that ranged from dance performances to musical performances and carnivalistic speeches. All participants performed free of charge out of pure commitment and passion in order to increase the proceeds of the events and provide help for the clubs in need. This shows once again how great the willingness to help is in the region.

It's not just the charity evenings that offer support, other clubs also get involved by providing decorations and beer glasses and acting as volunteers. The social fabric in Engers remains strong and shows that people stand together in difficult times.

On the way to reconstruction

The city of Neuwied always keeps its citizens up to date on the progress of the reconstruction of the locomotive shed. We are currently looking for solutions to store the clubs' materials in the medium to long term. Various options are being discussed, including the construction of a new building on the site of the former locomotive shed or alternatives at other locations. Discussions with insurance companies regarding claims settlement are also ongoing.

In addition, clubs must observe certain legal requirements at charity events, such as the correct distribution of income in accordance with Section 58 No. 1 AO. However, if the funds are used to support charitable purposes, they are tax neutral, which makes organization easier. You can see this in more detail Haufe read up.

The atmospheric atmosphere and the tireless commitment of the Neuwied carnivalists show that even in difficult times, solidarity is created and help is provided. Adhering to traditions and creatively supporting the common good offers the community in Engers hope for a speedy reconstruction and new perspectives.

Overall, the charity events not only offered a platform for celebration, but also became a powerful sign of solidarity and cohesion to preserve the Neuwied locomotive shed and the values ​​associated with it.