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About Paul Gerhardt Werk
editThe Paul Gerhardt Werk, founded in 1991 as a non-profit GmbH under the name "Evangelische Jugendhilfe Niederlausitz", is a diaconal organization dedicated to supporting people in difficult life situations. With a wide range of social services in the regions of Berlin and Brandenburg, the Werk particularly advocates for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who live in personal emergencies or socially challenging conditions.
Key Products and Services
editThe Paul Gerhardt Werk offers a variety of care and support services, including supervised living arrangements, outpatient and inpatient youth assistance, as well as special participation programs for people with disabilities. The facilities include the youth center Chip, the children's home Köpenick, and the mother-child house in Cottbus. In addition, the Werk is committed to volunteer work and offers opportunities for a Voluntary Social Year or the Federal Volunteer Service.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of the Paul Gerhardt Werk is to support people in need and help them lead a self-determined and responsible life. The organization places great importance on the individual life world of those affected and works closely with all parties involved in the assistance process to find professionally appropriate solutions. The values of the Werk are based on Christian principles, which are reflected in its diaconal work.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Paul Gerhardt Werk is committed to integrating sustainable solutions into its projects and initiatives. An example of this is the engagement in the AG Sustainability, which deals with topics such as climate protection and environmentally friendly practices. The organization also promotes participation and a culture of feedback within its teams to continuously achieve improvements in social work.
Current Developments
editA significant project of the Paul Gerhardt Werk is the new construction of the mother-child house in Cottbus, which will offer modern apartments and therapy services for mothers and fathers with children. The construction work is progressing as planned, and the facility will make an important contribution to supporting families in the region.
Commitment and Support
editThe Paul Gerhardt Werk relies on the support of donors to finance additional services and offerings that are not covered by cost bearers. Donations enable the organization to realize special purchases, excursions, and therapies that benefit the people in care.
With around 250 employees and nearly 300 people in care, the Paul Gerhardt Werk faces new challenges every day and develops creative and innovative forms of assistance to meet the needs of the people. The organization offers its employees extensive training and coaching opportunities to qualify them for the demands of diaconal work.
The Paul Gerhardt Werk is a committed player in the social sector and works with heart and mind to improve the living conditions of people in difficult situations.