Augustinum gemeinnützige GmbH

The Augustinum Group is an independent and non-profit social enterprise that has been committed to people in special life situations since 1954. Named after the Church Father Augustine of Hippo, the Augustinum adheres to Christian core values and is a member of the Diakonisches Werk of the Protestant Church in Bavaria.

• Senior Residences: The Augustinum operates 23 senior residences in Germany, where around 7,500 residents live independently and well cared for. These residences offer Assisted Living Plus, which guarantees independence and security[2][4].
• Sanatoria: Two sanatoria, the Augustinum Itzel Sanatorium in Bonn-Oberkassel and the Augustinum Sanatorium Schwindegg in Upper Bavaria, provide inpatient care facilities primarily for people with dementia[4].
• Specialized Clinic: The Augustinum Clinic Munich is a specialized clinic for internal medicine with an attached heart surgery department, focusing on cardiology, angiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, and other medical specialties[4].
• Educational Institutions: The Augustinum includes schools, boarding schools, and early intervention centers that support children with developmental delays and their parents[4].
• Disability Facilities: The organization offers facilities and services for people with disabilities, including a new counseling center for housing search (BeWoBe) in Munich[2][4].

The Augustinum Group strives to open up spaces for people in special life situations and to keep them open for as long as possible. The mission is based on the Christian values of humanity and charity. The organization operates entrepreneurially but not for profit, using generated surpluses for charitable and social purposes[2][4].

The Augustinum actively advocates for sustainability. Examples include:

• Sustainable Gastronomy Concept: The introduction of the Vital Menu in the senior residences has led to a reduction in food waste and meat purchases and promotes a health-conscious and sustainable diet[Information: "Die Augustinum Service Gesellschaft mbH"].
• Environmental and Social Responsibility: The Augustinum takes responsibility for society, the environment, and the overall economy. It supports various organizations and projects that advocate for people in special life situations and in need[3][4].

The non-profit Augustinum Foundation supports special projects within the organization through donations and endowments. It also awards the European Art Prize "euward" for painting and graphics in the context of intellectual disabilities and promotes international organizations that advocate for people in need[3].

The Augustinum is culturally and socially engaged through various initiatives, such as supporting the German Reporter Prize, the Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste e.V., and the Association Against Forgetting - for Democracy e.V. Additionally, it offers volunteer services such as the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) and the Federal Volunteer Service (BFD)[3].

The Augustinum Group stands for a self-aware community of values characterized by interdisciplinary and appreciative collaboration and is committed to the further development of the entire organization. With its extensive services and initiatives, the Augustinum significantly contributes to improving the quality of life for people in special life situations.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustinum-Gruppe
• 2 - https://www.karrieretag.org/aussteller/augustinum/
• 3 - https://augustinum.de/augustinum-gruppe/stiftung/
• 4 - https://augustinum.de/augustinum-gruppe/
• 5 - https://augustinum.de/augustinum-gruppe/zahlen-fakten/