Berliner Stadtmission

The Berliner Stadtmission is an independent association under the umbrella of the Evangelical Church Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia, founded in 1877. With a team of about 1000 full-time and 1,500 volunteer staff, the organization is engaged at over 70 locations in Berlin and the surrounding area.

The Berliner Stadtmission offers a wide range of services and projects that focus on the needs of various population groups:

• Housing and Homeless Assistance: Initiatives such as the "Housing First Berlin" program provide homeless individuals with an alternative to emergency shelters and support their integration into society[2][4].
• Refugee Assistance: Support and integration of refugees through various programs and facilities.
• Train Station Missions: Help and counseling for people in difficult life situations at train stations.
• Nursing Homes and Kindergartens: Care and support for elderly people as well as education and care for children.
• Special Educational Institutions: Daily activities, leisure activities, educational and medical measures for people with disabilities[3].

The Berliner Stadtmission is characterized by a deep connection to Christian values and a strong social responsibility:

• Mission: The organization focuses on the "Inner Mission" and combines mission and diaconia to help particularly those on the margins of society[2].
• Values: The guiding phrase "Seek the welfare of the city and pray for it to the Lord" (Jeremiah 29:7) determines its work. The core values include learning, living, and serving, with a focus on God's word, open communication, charity, and cultural diversity[1][3].

The Berliner Stadtmission is committed to sustainable and long-term solutions:

• Inclusion and Integration: The organization promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities and the integration of refugees and homeless individuals into society[3][4].
• Digitalization and Communication: The introduction of Bitrix24 has created an open and transparent communication platform that improves networking and collaboration among staff[4].
• Quality Management and Training: A strong focus on continuous training and education of staff as well as quality management ensures high care quality in the facilities[3][4].
• Cooperations and Partnerships: The Berliner Stadtmission collaborates with various partners, such as Scout24, to combat homelessness[5].

The Berliner Stadtmission is a vibrant example of commitment, charity, and inclusion that has supported people in need for over 145 years and strives for a better future for all.

• 1 - https://www.berliner-stadtmission.de/st-lukas/ueber-uns
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berliner_Stadtmission
• 3 - https://www.berliner-stadtmission.de/ws-rahnsdorf/angebote-und-leistungen
• 4 - https://www.linxys.ch/success-stories/verein-fuer-berliner-stadtmission-e-v/
• 5 - https://www.scout24.com/nachhaltigkeit/aktuelles/detail/one-team-one-mission-zusammen-mit-der-berliner-stadtmission-gegen-wohnungslosigkeit