REIMUND C. REICH FOUNDATION
Developing a second stage women's shelter
Task: To develop a concept for a follow-up to a women's shelter. It had to be sustainable in the long term and bring about systemic change. At the same time, the foundation had to be positioned as an active shaper of the city of Hamburg.
Challenge: The demand for women's shelters far exceeds the supply. This is also due to the fact that the length of stay for women and their children is usually significantly longer than the standard length of stay. These women need far more than a roof over their heads: They need childcare, psychological support, help with employment, etc. The real challenge for these women and children only begins after their release from the shelter.
Solution: A comprehensive usage and operating concept for a follow-up women's shelter facility, the "House of New Beginning," as a necessary aid for the reintegration of women and their children leaving women's shelters into everyday life. On this basis, the foundation is creating a solution combining the property, services for the women and their children, and an active, inclusive community, as well as close cooperation with all relevant stakeholders.
Implementation: What makes the follow-up facility so special is its needs-based offerings to a highly diverse target group. The location should be central and urban, amidst an infrastructure that allows for short distances to daycare, schools, daily necessities, and public transportation. This forms an important foundation for the reintegration of the women and their children. Through a curated care and management concept, the follow-up facility will be filled with daily life and will also be open to local residents. This will contribute significantly to the successful reintegration of the women and their children.
Impact: The project enables women to achieve sustainable reintegration into the labor market and society by closing the gap between shelter and independent living. At the same time, it strengthens the protection system in Hamburg, raises public awareness of domestic violence, and serves as a model for similar measures in other regions.
Input
Development and implementation of the usage and operator concept
Investment in a centrally located property with access to public transport, proximity to daycare centers/schools
Cooperation with the city, civil society organizations, labor market integration, etc.
Input
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Development and implementation of the usage and operator concept
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Investment in a centrally located property with access to public transport, proximity to daycare centers/schools
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Cooperation with the city, civil society organizations, labor market integration, etc.
Output
Housing options for women and children after their stay in a women's shelter
Individual care, family support, integration offers
Community offerings in the neighborhood, stakeholder mobilization
Output
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Development and ongoing adaptation of a holistic overall strategy for the Löwenhaus
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Fundraising applications and successful acquisition of funds to secure and expand the offering
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Introduction and consolidation of projects in the areas of sustainability, digitalization and democracy education, etc.
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Professionalization of organizational structure and processes
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Strengthening the public presence and visibility of the Löwenhaus
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Preparation of annual impact reports for internal development and external visibility
Outcome
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For the women: Increased security and stability, building self-confidence and self-efficacy, and improving job market opportunities through training and integration
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For the children: Continuity in education and care, psychosocial stabilization, and participation in social life
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For the foundation: Positioning as an active player in Hamburg; visibility and relevance within the network of social actors
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For the neighborhood: Improved social climate, vibrant neighborhoods, and integration
Outcome
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For women: Increased security and stability, building self-confidence and self-efficacy, increasing job market opportunities through qualification and integration
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For the children: Continuity in education and care, psychosocial stabilization, participation in social life
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For the foundation: positioning as an active designer in Hamburg; visibility and relevance in the network of social actors
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For the neighborhood: improved social climate, vibrant neighborhood and integration
Impact
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Sustainable reintegration of women into the labor market and society
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Improvement of the protection system in Hamburg
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Greater awareness in society of domestic violence and the long-term support needs of affected families
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Systemic impact: Model character for other cities and federal states
Impact
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Sustainable reintegration of women into the labor market and society.
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Improving the protection system in Hamburg
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Increased awareness in society of domestic violence and the long-term support needs of affected families.
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Systemic impact: Model character for other cities and federal states
