Hanseatic Help e.V.
Hanseatic Help e.V. is a non-profit organization in Hamburg that has been supporting people in need with clothing and hygiene products since 2015. The association promotes solidarity and sustainability and offers numerous opportunities for voluntary participation. Together, help is provided!
About Hanseatic Help e.V.
editHanseatic Help e.V. is a non-profit organization that has been active in Hamburg and beyond since 2015, providing people in need with urgently required goods. The association emerged from the spontaneous willingness to help of the Hamburg population during the refugee crisis and has since developed into a solid institution that provides pragmatic and unbureaucratic assistance.
Key Products and Services
editHanseatic Help collects and distributes clothing and hygiene donations to over 300 facilities that support people in need, including refugees, homeless individuals, low-income families, children's homes, and women's shelters. The donated items are sorted at the logistics center located at Große Elbstraße 264 in Hamburg and forwarded as needed. Additionally, since 2022, the association has operated its own Hanseatic Help Stores at four locations in Hamburg, providing needy individuals with free access to clothing and hygiene products.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Hanseatic Help is to improve the lives of people in need through social donation logistics, social spaces, and social integration. The motto #einfachmachen reflects the pragmatic approach that characterizes the work of the association. Hanseatic Help relies on the solidarity and commitment of the community to achieve more together.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSustainability is a central aspect of Hanseatic Help's work. The association promotes conscious resource management through the reuse of clothing and other items. Furthermore, Hanseatic Help offers educational programs and workshops on topics such as fast fashion, textile consumption, and waste reduction to raise awareness for sustainable consumption. The organization is also involved in international aid projects and regularly sends aid shipments to crisis areas such as Ukraine, Syria, and Iraq.
Engagement and Participation
editHanseatic Help is a volunteer-based association that relies on the support of volunteers. Anyone who wants to help can get involved, whether through material donations, time contributions, or financial support. The association offers numerous opportunities for participation, from sorting and packaging donations to assisting in the Hanseatic Help Stores. Companies can also engage through Social Days.
Hanseatic Help e.V. is a vibrant example of the power of community and shows how much can be achieved when people come together to help others. The association invites everyone to be part of this movement and to make a positive difference together.