Calenberger Diakoniestiftung

The Calenberger Diakoniestiftung was established in 2009 within the Ronnenberg church district with an initial capital of €125,000. Since then, it has been supporting diaconal projects in church congregations and institutions through the income generated from the foundation’s capital and additional donations raised. Previous funding priorities have included, among others, support for families at the start of the school year, equipping family centers with play and language development materials, energy-saving lighting projects, creative offerings in day care, as well as special projects in hospices and hospice services. As part of the annual "100×100" distribution, fund income is also specifically allocated for concrete initiatives such as the purchase of toys or holiday trips. Meanwhile, the foundation’s capital has nearly doubled, ensuring a continuous availability of funding.

The Calenberger Diakoniestiftung is committed to empowering people in distress and marginalized social groups through sustainable financial support. It promotes diaconal initiatives that enable social, cultural, and intergenerational participation and aims to strengthen the diaconal identity within church and society. The foundation believes in the power of community and seeks to contribute through its work to the preservation and care of human dignity.

Diaconal institutions, initiatives, and projects within the district of the Ronnenberg church parish are supported: these include church congregations, family centers, senior and hospice facilities, as well as local diaconal aid services. Target groups are families with children, single parents, elderly people, individuals facing financial difficulties, and volunteers who enable social participation and interpersonal encounters through their activities.