Kunst hilft geben für Arme und Wohnungslose in Köln e. V.

Kunst hilft geben e.V. is a registered charitable organization in Cologne that has been voluntarily and unbureaucratically committed to combating poverty and homelessness for five years. The main activities of the organization include:

• Charity Art Exhibitions: Regularly held exhibitions where the proceeds from the sale of artworks go to aid projects for poor and homeless people[1][2].
• Online Art Shop: The online shop "CharityArtCologne" offers a variety of artworks, including paintings, drawings, prints, photographic art, and sculptures by renowned national and international artists. The sales proceeds support the charitable projects of the organization[1].
• Housing and Daily Assistance: The organization provides housing and everyday assistance such as clothing and food for homeless people. A central project is "CASA COLONIA," which envisions the purchase of land or an existing property for an inclusive housing project where homeless individuals can live together with students and artists[1][2].

The mission of Kunst hilft geben e.V. is to improve the living conditions of poor and homeless people in Cologne and to promote their integration into society. The organization advocates for a dignified and secure existence for these individuals and works to positively change society's thinking, perception, and actions towards poverty and homelessness[2][5].

• Housing First Programs: The organization follows the Housing First concept, which provides unconditional housing to create a stable basis for further support[2].
• Kultopia Foundation: With the foundation's assets, houses and apartments for homeless people are acquired and modernized[2].
• Education and Awareness Promotion: Through the exhibition "Poverty and Hunger Have Many Faces" and the publication of biographies such as that of Richard Brox, awareness of the issues of poverty and homelessness is raised and solidarity is promoted[1][5].
• Collaboration with Artists and Institutions: The organization works closely with renowned artists and various social institutions to achieve its goals[2].

The organization invites all interested parties to engage through donations of goods, artworks, antiques, or membership. Since its founding, Kunst hilft geben e.V. has provided nearly €600,000 in monetary and material donations for homeless people, refugees, and the poor[5].

By combining cultural activities, social projects, and active community involvement, Kunst hilft geben e.V. sends a strong message against poverty and homelessness and tirelessly works to improve the living conditions of those in need in Cologne.

• 1 - https://kunst-hilft-geben.de/kunstgalerie/
• 2 - https://kunst-hilft-geben.de
• 3 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/21170-kunst-hilft-geben-fuer-arme-und-wohnungslose-e-v
• 4 - https://kunst-hilft-geben.de/mitmachen-2/
• 5 - https://kunst-hilft-geben.de/ueber-uns/