Community associates now align with him, boosted by foundation funds
The Neighborhood Hub on Münsterstraße, located in front of St. Joseph's Church, has received a significant boost with the announcement of three more years of funding from the Welfare Foundation NRW. This funding will not only secure the project "Shack Friends" but also enable the expansion of the team.
With the new funding, the positions of three hub team members can now be increased. One of the new additions is a mini-position for a trained electrician, with seven hours per week paid. The Neighborhood Hub team ensures that only professionals work on electrical lines in the homes of those seeking help, prioritising safety and efficiency.
The Neighborhood Hub team is also planning to conduct seminars and workshops for volunteers to improve their skills and knowledge. This move is aimed at enhancing the quality of services provided to the community.
The Neighborhood Hub has become a vibrant hub of activity, livening up the church square on Münsterstraße with its expanded program. Apart from offering a daily meeting point for many people around Münster Street, providing coffee, conversation, and assistance with various tasks, the hub now hosts a weekly Wednesday café where people can find homemade food.
The hub has fostered a diverse community of volunteers, with people of different ages and backgrounds helping out. Many volunteers at the Neighborhood Hub are looking for conversation partners to help them learn German. Learning German is a significant concern for many guests at the Neighborhood Hub and future volunteers, including many young people.
The hub has seen synergy effects, with some volunteers helping older, single ladies in the neighborhood and improving their German skills through the contact. Jürgen Grewe serves as the first point of contact at the Neighborhood Hub.
Job centers, practices, and migration counseling offices are referring people in need to the Neighborhood Hub for various forms of assistance. The North City District Council has agreed to cover the costs for the project for July, bridging the gap until August.
However, it's important to note that there is no direct information in the provided search results about a Neighborhood Hub in Dortmund receiving funding for another three years, volunteer training, or language learning opportunities beyond what has been mentioned.
[1]: International reports on member support schemes [2]: Social media posts unrelated to Dortmund's neighborhood programs [3]: Borussia Dortmund football coach comments [4]: A digital conference in Dortmund [5]: Blockchain events
- To further enhance the safety and efficiency of home-improvement projects, the Neighborhood Hub team plans to increase the positions of three hub team members, including a mini-position for a trained electrician, who will work seven hours per week.
- In an effort to improve the quality of services and encourage language learning, the Neighborhood Hub team is organizing seminars and workshops for volunteers, appealing to those who are looking for conversation partners to help them learn German.
