Nachbarschaftshilfe Henriette-Fürth-Straße Gießen

The Henriette-Fürth-Straße Gießen Neighborhood Assistance Foundation was established in early 2003 by the Margaretenhütte e. V. project group, following a bequest made by the Varain couple in 1996. From the interest income of its assets, the foundation supports charitable group activities and projects in the Margaretenhütte residential area and its surroundings, for which no or insufficient public funding is available. The aim is to strengthen the community life of the residents, reduce social disadvantages, and promote a supportive neighborhood. The foundation grants both subsidies and investment funds to enable local initiatives and support self-organization and participation on site. By 2021, approximately €82,323.85 had been allocated to regional and local projects, including educational trips, sports equipment, and digital devices for the community center.

The foundation is committed to improving the quality of life and housing in the Margaretenhütte district and to compensating for social disadvantages experienced by its residents. Through financial support and consultation, it aims to strengthen self-organization, enable solidarity among neighbors, and initiate innovative neighborhood projects. It pursues exclusively charitable purposes and is guided by the principle that local engagement fosters sustainable community building.

Non-profit groups and projects initiated by and for the residents of Margaretenhütte and the Henriette-Fürth-Straße residential area in Gießen are supported. The primary target group consists of individuals living in disadvantaged social conditions, including children and adolescents, seniors, parent initiatives, sports and cultural clubs, as well as neighborhood initiatives. Applications can be submitted by associations, organizations, or informal groups that strengthen community cohesion and address local needs in education, culture, sports, and social support.