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Even from stones that are thrown in your path, you can build something beautiful. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. At the end of 2020, Hoffnungsorte Hamburg and the Karin and Walter Blüchert Memorial Foundation decided to dedicate their time to addressing the challenges posed by the closure of day centers for the homeless. During the Corona pandemic, the day centers for the homeless…

In November 2020, the Karin and Walter Blüchert Memorial Foundation once again hosted its forum on "Everyday Violence." Despite the pandemic, the event was able to take place, albeit digitally as a live stream. Because the issue of everyday violence can affect everyone, the foundation addresses…

In 2020, many things were different, including the direction of the "Experience Bearers" project. Since the health of the guests is the top priority for the Karin and Walter Blüchert Memorial Foundation, the program could not be continued as planned from 2019. The decision was quickly made to adapt the program to…

„"Pen pal friendships"—this charming play on words is the mission of the Karin and Walter Blüchert Memorial Foundation for those with lived experience who would like to connect and share their stories. The foundation has found people of all ages throughout Hamburg who were eager to get in touch with someone with lived experience and exchange ideas. They are connecting the generations…