Paul Gerhardt Stift Soziales

The Paul Gerhardt Stift, with its central location in the Zukunftshaus Wedding, is a committed social enterprise that has been dedicated to the community and the well-being of residents in the Berlin district of Wedding since 2011. As a multi-generational house and neighborhood and family center, the Zukunftshaus offers a diverse range of services, events, and activities for all generations and cultures.

• Consultation and Education: The Zukunftshaus offers free consultation and educational services, including homework help, digital sponsorships for seniors, as well as various leisure activities and learning opportunities[4].
• Voluntary Engagement: Volunteers are an integral part of the team and participate in various projects, such as caring for children and young people, organizing events, and supporting seniors through sponsorships[2].
• Migration Counseling: Since 2019, the Zukunftshaus has been offering migration counseling for adult immigrants, funded by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)[4].
• Neighborhood Work: Neighborhood work is supported by various funding programs and includes the coordination and activation of the neighborhood to promote cohesion and social integration[4].

The mission of the Paul Gerhardt Stift and the Zukunftshaus Wedding is based on promoting participation, diversity, and social cohesion. The values of the organization include appreciative support, friendly and respectful interaction, and empathy. Commitment to the community and support for all residents are paramount[2][4].

• Moving Generations: This project promotes exchange between different age groups and strengthens cohesion in the neighborhood through sponsorships and joint activities. It is funded by the German Television Lottery[2].
• Neighborhood Coordination: The neighborhood coordination, which originally started as a model project, has been established since 2017 and is funded by district resources. It aims to activate the neighborhood and strengthen the social infrastructure[4].
• Family Center: The work as a family center is supported by the state program Berliner Familienzentren and district funds as part of Early Help to comprehensively support families[4].

The Paul Gerhardt Stift and the Zukunftshaus Wedding are examples of sustainable and intergenerational engagement aimed at strengthening the community and promoting the social well-being of all residents. Through close cooperation with various organizations and stakeholders in the neighborhood, it is ensured that the services and activities are continuously expanded and improved.

• 1 - https://pgssoziales.de/datenschutz
• 2 - https://pgssoziales.de/freiwilliges-engagement-mgh
• 3 - https://www.mehrgenerationenhaeuser.de/mehrgenerationenhaeuser/haeuser-in-ihrer-naehe/steckbrief-mehrgenerationenhaus/zukunftshaus-wedding
• 4 - https://www.paulgerhardtstift.de/paul-gerhardt-stift-soziales
• 5 - https://pgssoziales.de/impressum