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North Rhine-Westphalia allocates €1 million for winter cold relief
The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia is providing one million euros to support homeless and unhoused individuals during the winter months. The funds are available through an unbureaucratic process for approximately 150 independent providers and various volunteer initiatives under the state initiative ‘Endlich ein ZUHAUSE’.
The financial aid is intended to procure essential supplies, including winter sleeping bags, mats, warm clothing, blankets, and power banks. It also covers the provision of long-lasting food, warm beverages, and meals, as well as the setup or rental of heated tents and living containers.
Social Minister Karl-Josef Laumann noted that many unhoused people suffer from existing health issues, making low temperatures and wet conditions potentially life-threatening. The initiative specifically targets those living on the streets who do not utilize available emergency shelters. The Diocesan Caritas Association for the Archdiocese of Cologne is coordinating the distribution of these resources across the state.
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Diocesan Caritas Association for the Archdiocese of Cologne · Karl-Josef Laumann · Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs · North Rhine-Westphalia
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 150 independent providers and initiatives can access the funds. www.nachrichten-heute.net · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.berliner-sonntagsblatt.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Diocesan Caritas Association for the Archdiocese of Cologne coordinates the distribution. www.nachrichten-heute.net · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.berliner-sonntagsblatt.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The state previously provided 500,000 euros for summer heat relief. www.nachrichten-heute.net · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.berliner-sonntagsblatt.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The North Rhine-Westphalia state government is providing one million euros for winter cold relief. www.nachrichten-heute.net · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.berliner-sonntagsblatt.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Funds can be used for sleeping bags, mats, warm clothing, heated tents, and food. www.nachrichten-heute.net · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.berliner-sonntagsblatt.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The winter aid program started in 2018/2019 with a volume of 100,000 euros. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de