Contributors Surpass Two Million Euro in Donations for Local Initiatives in Thuringia
In the heart of Germany, the "Thuringia Helps" campaign is making a significant impact, with readers' donations funding 20 projects across the region. From plaque benches and senior gardens to outdoor showers and bicycle wheelchairs, the initiative is addressing a wide range of community needs.
One of the projects close to hearts is that of Bianca Thees, a single mother from Poßneck, who is seeking financial assistance for her 14-year-old son. Due to circumstances beyond her control, the youth welfare office only covers costs for children under 12, leaving Bianca to find additional funds for her son's travel as a guest during her daughter's rehabilitation. The campaign aims to contribute an additional €5,000 to help the family.
The "Thuringia Helps" campaign is not alone in its efforts. The Luftwaffenmusikkorps Erfurt is lending its support with benefit concerts, and Nick Martin, the "Pop Star among Globetrotters", will share his story in Erfurt on September 28th, with proceeds supporting the campaign.
Concerts are scheduled for October 8th at the Theater Arnstadt, November 18th at the KuK Bad Langensalza, and November 25th at the Erfurter Kaisersaal. Tickets are available at various locations and online.
The total amount donated, including flood aid in 2013, is almost 2.4 million euros. Since 2011, readers have donated a total of 1,740,691.60 euros, with 651 projects realized and presented in the newspaper.
The family needing assistance lives in a house in the Weimar region that requires urgent roof repair, costing approximately €20,000. Despite private loans from friends, the family is still short of funds.
Christoph Stolte, Chairman of the Board of Diakonie Mitteldeutschland, considers this a significant demonstration of empathy, neighborly love, and practical solidarity. The pension office will provide a €200 subsidy, and the Diakonieverein Orlatal has requested support from the "Thuringia helps" campaign.
While the specific details about how Diakonie Mitteldeutschland channels these donations in Thuringia are not provided, it is known that funds are typically directed towards social projects that lack sufficient public or private funding, including support for vulnerable groups such as the homeless, refugees, the elderly, and low-income families. Funds may also be used for educational initiatives, language courses, job training, and integration support, as well as emergency aid and social services.
For those interested in donating, the account for "Thuringia helps" is DE89 8205 1000 0125 0222 20, payable to Diakonie Mitteldeutschland. For a donation receipt, please indicate your address in the "Purpose" field.
[1] It should be noted that while the EKD (Evangelical Church in Germany) and Diakonie prioritize ethical and transparent use of funds, the specific details about "Thuringia helps" and how Diakonie Mitteldeutschland channels these donations in Thuringia are not provided in the cited material.
- In addition to the community projects funded by the "Thuringia Helps" campaign, financial assistance is also sought for Bianca Thees' 14-year-old son, who requires funds for travel as a guest during her daughter's rehabilitation.
- The family residing in the Weimar region, needing assistance, lives in a house with an urgent need for roof repair, costing approximately €20,000.
- Contributions to the "Thuringia Helps" campaign can also be directed towards social projects that lack sufficient public or private funding, such as support for vulnerable groups like the homeless, refugees, the elderly, and low-income families.
- For those wishing to donate, the account for "Thuringia helps" is DE89 8205 1000 0125 0222 20, payable to Diakonie Mitteldeutschland, and a donation receipt can be obtained by indicating your address in the "Purpose" field.
- Besides the "Thuringia Helps" campaign, efforts like benefit concerts by the Luftwaffenmusikkorps Erfurt and narratives from celebrities such as Nick Martin are also raising funds and awareness for the initiative.
