Church and social organizations
Who are these aids intended for?
The services offered by the church and social organizations are aimed at all people in Cologne who need support in difficult times - especially when looking for housing, financial difficulties or other social challenges.
Prerequisites for utilization
As a rule, there are no prerequisites for the help offered by these organizations. Interested parties are invited to contact the respective organization directly to obtain detailed information on the help available.
Next steps
To obtain support from these associations, you can proceed as follows:
- Collect informationFind out more about specific offers and services on the organizations' websites. You can also contact them by telephone or e-mail.
- Seeking contact and individual adviceMany associations offer personal consultations to find individual solutions.
Directly to the source:
To the website of the Cologne church
Frequently asked questions about church and social associations
Who are these aids intended for?
The services offered by the church and social organizations are aimed at all people in Cologne who need support in difficult times - especially when looking for housing, financial difficulties or other social challenges.
Prerequisites for utilization
As a rule, there are no prerequisites for the help offered by these organizations. Interested parties are invited to contact the respective organization directly to obtain detailed information on the help available.
Next steps
To obtain support from these associations, you can proceed as follows:
- Collect informationFind out more about specific offers and services on the organizations' websites. You can also contact them by telephone or e-mail.
- Seeking contact and individual adviceMany associations offer personal consultations to find individual solutions.
Directly to the source:
To the website of the Cologne church
Frequently asked questions about church and social associations
Overview of church and social organizations in Cologne:
- Caritas
A large charitable organization of the Catholic Church. Provides a wide range of social services, including help for the needy and disadvantaged. - Diaconia
The social work of the Protestant church. Similar to Caritas, Diakonie offers various social services, including support with housing issues. - Workers' Welfare Organization (AWO)
A large German charity organization that campaigns for social justice and offers a wide range of social services. - The Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband Cologne
An umbrella organization of various social organizations committed to social justice and diversity. - German Red Cross (DRK)
Part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, provides comprehensive assistance in emergencies and disasters, as well as social services. - Cologne Synagogue Community
The Jewish community in Cologne, which offers both religious and social services for its members. - Ditib (Turkish-Islamic Union of the Institute for Religion e.V.)
One of the largest Islamic organizations in Germany. Offers various social and cultural services. - SKM (Sozialdienst Katholischer Männer e.V.)
A Catholic association committed to social justice and supporting those in need. - Maltese (Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V.):
A Catholic aid organization that provides a wide range of social services in Cologne, such as rescue services, disaster relief and care services.
Addresses of the above-mentioned facilities:
Workers' Welfare Organization (AWO)
Cologne District Association
Rubensstr. 7-13, 50676 Cologne
Tel. 0221 / 20 40 70
The PARITÄTISCHE
Cologne district group
Marsilstein 4-6, 50676 Cologne
Tel. 0221 / 95 15 42-0
Caritas Association for the City of Cologne e. V.
Bartholomäus-Schink-Str. 6, 50825 Cologne
Tel. 0221 / 95 57 00
Diakonisches Werk Cologne and Region gGmbH
Kartäusergasse 9-11, 50678 Cologne
Tel. 0221 / 16 03 80
German Red Cross (DRK)
Cologne District Association e. V.
Oskar-Jäger-Str. 42, 50825 Cologne
Tel. 0221 / 54 87-0
Cologne Synagogue Community
Ottostr. 85, entrance Nußbaumerstraße,
50823 Cologne
Tel. 0221 / 716 62-0
DITIP e.V.
Venloer Str. 160,
50823 Cologne
Tel. 0221 / 508 001 00
ASB Cologne e. V.
Sülzburgstr. 146, 50937 Cologne
Tel. 0221 / 66 00 70
SKM Cologne
Große Telegraphenstr. 31, 50676 Cologne
Tel 0221 / 20 74-0
Malteser e.V.
Stolberger Str. 319, 50933 Cologne
Tel. 0221 / 949 760-0
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