Stiftung Soziale Stadt

Stiftung Soziale Stadt is a community foundation based in Dortmund that has supported the concentration of public funding on 13 Dortmund districts that are economically and socially disadvantaged since the end of 2010. It promotes disadvantaged population groups through self-help measures, creates (funded) jobs, supports school and vocational training, and contributes to improving social and health conditions in the neighborhoods. The foundation sees itself as a complement to public assistance programs and, in addition to financial support, offers a forum for conceptual discussions on the development of a social Dortmund. As a shareholder, it is also involved in non-profit companies such as GrünBau gGmbH and Viertelwerk gGmbH for sustainable structural development and employment promotion.

The Social City Foundation is committed to promoting social justice in Dortmund neighborhoods by supporting integrated multi-objective projects that advance equal opportunities, self-help, and neighborhood strengthening in disadvantaged action areas. With a focus on sustainability, effectiveness, and innovation, it actively involves those affected in planning and implementation, thereby fostering long-term positive effects in the district.

The target group of the Stiftung Soziale Stadt consists of disadvantaged residents and initiatives in the 13 defined action areas of the city of Dortmund. Funding is provided to non-profit recognized organizations and public law entities whose projects directly benefit the people in these neighborhoods and contribute to social participation, integration, as well as educational and vocational qualification.