StrassenBLUES e.V.
StrassenBLUES e.V. is a non-profit organization in Hamburg that advocates for homeless and impoverished people. With programs like "Homes for Homeless," "Working for Impact," and "Meaningful Meeting," it promotes social participation and creates sustainable changes.
StrassenBLUES e.V. - A non-profit organization for social change
editStrassenBLUES e.V. is a non-profit organization based in Hamburg that passionately and creatively supports homeless and impoverished people. Founded in November 2016 by Nikolas Migut, the organization is dedicated to the goal of eliminating homelessness in Germany and promoting social participation for all.
Key Products and Services
editStrassenBLUES e.V. focuses on three central areas:
Homes for Homeless – First a Home
editThis program provides homeless people with a stable home so they can find peace and start anew. With scientific support, the organization develops a concept based on "Housing First" that is specifically tailored to the needs of Hamburg[1][2][3].
Working for Impact – Meaningful Work
editHere, meaningful work, preferably in nature and environmental protection, is provided to homeless and impoverished people. Financially strong companies cover the wage costs to relieve social enterprises and enable a fresh start in the job market[2][4].
Meaningful Meeting – Exchange on Equal Terms
editThis program creates spaces for encounters between people with and without homes to foster community and strengthen social cohesion. Events such as the StrassenBIRTHDAY, the StrassenCHRISTMASWISH, and the StrassenDIALOG contribute to this[1][2][3].
Mission and Values
editThe mission of StrassenBLUES e.V. is to show creative ways out of poverty and to eliminate homelessness in Germany. The organization advocates for the right of every person to social participation and aims to reduce the societal gap that continues to widen in one of the richest countries in the world. By telling stories and making visible the concrete faces behind the phenomena of homelessness and poverty, the organization seeks to promote empathy and understanding in society[2][3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editStrassenBLUES e.V. works within a network of politics, business, and civil society to change a society that no longer views homelessness and poverty as individual problems in the long term. By collaborating with social enterprises and financially strong companies, jobs are created that provide not only income but also stability, routine, and social integration.
The organization relies on social impact storytelling to share the stories of homeless people and make their talents and ideas visible. These approaches aim to help shape a society where everyone can participate and no one has to freeze on the streets or die from the consequences of living on the streets[1][2][3].
Funding and Support
editStrassenBLUES e.V. is 100 percent funded by donations and finances its activities through contributions from companies, foundations, and supportive Hamburg residents. Support from volunteers, friends, and sponsors is essential for the implementation of the projects[1][2].
By combining meaningful work, social integration, and the creation of meeting spaces, StrassenBLUES e.V. tirelessly works to change society and combat homelessness and poverty. The organization is a shining example that collective action and commitment can bring about profound changes.