WOHNUNG_LOS: Achieving more together
Day of the homeless on 11 September, 2 to 6 p.m., Markt
On Wednesday, 11 September, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., attention will be drawn to the situation of homeless people in Chemnitz at the Chemnitz market to mark the nationwide Day of the Homeless. Under the title "WOHNUNG_LOS: Achieving more together", the wide-ranging forms and causes of homelessness will also be highlighted in Chemnitz in order to raise awareness of the living situations of those affected, which often remain hidden.
The Chemnitz Action Day is organised by the City of Chemnitz Social Welfare Office, independent welfare organisations and other stakeholders in the field of emergency housing assistance.
This year, the aim is to establish a link to the sustainability goal formulated in the National Action Plan on Homelessness 2024 to end homelessness by 2030.
In line with the title of the day of action, a World Café will be held in improvised living rooms from 2.30 pm to 4 pm. The workshops will provide an opportunity to engage in dialogue with those affected, representatives from local politics, the city of Chemnitz and other interested parties. The aim is to discuss challenges and future strategies for overcoming homelessness.
From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., interested citizens can also talk to the employees of the organisations involved and receive information about the advice and support services on offer. There will be various hands-on activities to choose from and the Solidarische Küche für alle (SoKü) will be serving food on the market square.
Participating organisations:
- City of Chemnitz - Social Welfare Office
- AWO Soziale Dienste Chemnitz und Umgebung gGmbH
- Caritasverband für Chemnitz und Umgebung e.V.
- Diakonie Stadtmission Chemnitz
- Selbsthilfe 91 e.V. - Housing project I
- VIP Chemnitz e.V. - Mobile Social Aid Service
- Cold Bus Chemnitz
- Medibüro Chemnitz e. V.
- RAA Saxony e. V.
- Rosalie donation piggy bank
- Socio-cultural centre Subbotnik e. V. "SoKü" (solidarity kitchen for all)
Open day at the housing project I of Selbsthilfe 91 e. V.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on this day, the housing project I of Selbsthilfe 91 e. V. also invites you to exchange ideas, eat together and tour the facility for homeless people.
Address: Selbsthilfe 91 e. V. - Wohnprojekt I, Heinrich-Schütz-Straße 84, 09130 Chemnitz