Do good in Cologne
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DonationHolidays for All – Inclusive Holiday Care
Caritasverband für die Stadt Köln e.V.
Ferien für alle provides children with severe and multiple disabilities with reliable care during the summer holidays, enabling them to participate and have enjoyable experiences, while at the same time giving families meaningful relief.
DonationSingle-parent families in the BüzE
Bürgerzentrum Ehrenfeld e.V. (Ein-Eltern-Familien)
In this project, single parents find a place for exchange, support and relief. With discussion groups, counseling, themed evenings and shared activities, we strengthen parents and children. Help us close our funding gap!
DonationConversations against loneliness – Malteser Plaudernetz
Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V.
The Plaudernetz connects people – free of charge and straightforwardly by phone. This is how we at Malteser promote exchange and alleviate loneliness. To expand our offering, we now need your support!
DonationClub structure
KOBEKO e.V.
The (working) world needs more self-managed, solidary and resilient structures. To this end, we are building low-threshold educational and exchange formats, establishing ongoing regional and nationwide networking, and making successful practice visible.
DonationPreservation of the theater venue in Köln Ehrenfeld as THEATER&EHRENFELD
Kleines Theater Nachfolger 2019 e.V.
For the reopening of the traditional cultural venue, we are collecting donations for the supplementation and improvement of the initial equipment.
DonationSupport for homeless people, refugees, elderly people & the environment in Köln
Serve the City Köln e.V.
Serve the City Köln creates opportunities for volunteers to engage in social projects within a few hours and make a difference for the city - for people or the environment. Everyone can participate!
FundraisingEselsohr - Public Bookcases for the Citizens of Köln
Bürgerstiftung Köln
Eselsohr - Public Bookcases for the Citizens of Köln
DonationCharitystream on 08.05. & 09.05.2026 live from the Indie Game Fest in Köln
Letsplay4Charity e.V.
On the occasion of the Indie Game Fest in Köln, Letsplay4Charity e.V., in cooperation with the Indie Game Fest, will stream live on Twitch from the Wasserturm Hotel in Köln on 08.05. & 09.05.2026, reporting on and presenting indie developers and their games.
DonationA van for aid: Together mobile for people & the environment in Köln
Neue Rampe Sk
We need a van to be able to continue helping: for seniors, people with dementia, disabilities and limitations. With it we rescue furniture, support moves and provide active help for people and the environment in Köln.
DonationA second chance for the horse Flamenco
Kukus Garden e.V.
For Flamenco we need donations to be able to provide him with a safe and species-appropriate home in the long term. This includes a weatherproof shelter, the monthly supply of hay, feed and bedding, as well as necessary veterinary costs.
DonationMore movement for everyone – An outdoor fitness device for the HMG
HMG Heinrich-Mann-Gymnasium Köln (Förderverein)
With a new piece of fitness equipment, we want to bring more exercise, health and community to the schoolyard. The equipment is intended to be used by students of all year groups during breaks, free periods and physical education classes.
FundraisingHelp and support for relatives of people with mental illness
Rat und Tat e.V.,Hilfsgem.f.Angeh.psych.Kranker
The volunteer-based aid organization Rat und Tat e.V. offers personal and telephone counseling and eight discussion groups for relatives of people with mental illness. The goal is to improve the difficult situation of those affected and their relatives.
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