Press release of the ‘Neukirchener Erziehungsverein’:
Gharieni – Children’s bus instead of Christmas presents
Neukirchen-Vluyn, November 25, 2021
A long-cherished wish has come true for the staff of the mother and child facility at the Neukirchener Erziehungsverein: a pram for the Spatzennest children. Thanks to the generous donation from the Moers-based Gharieni Group, which is foregoing customer gifts for Christmas this year, it has been possible to purchase a high-capacity baby carriage.
In the “Spatzennest”, the toddlers are looked after in the mornings so that the mothers’ school and training are not interrupted or prevented by childcare. The children’s bus will significantly extend the radius for excursions and walks, as it not only offers space for up to six children, but can also conveniently transport shopping, food or play materials. The vehicle is due to be put into operation in a few weeks. Johnny Gorter from the Gharieni Group presented the donation to Christina Riepe and Petra Kopf-Lier from the facility for mothers and children.
Founded in 1845 by Pastor Andreas Bräm, Neukirchener Erziehungsverein is one of the largest child and youth welfare organizations in Germany. Together with its subsidiary Paul Gerhardt Werk, it looks after around 3,000 young people in ten federal states – in homes, schools and with outpatient help. The Erziehungsverein is also active in helping the elderly and disabled, operates retirement and nursing homes and offers outpatient assistance. Around 2200 employees work in the various areas of the diaconal institution.
A vocational school for prospective nursery school teachers and a training center for deacons are also part of the organization, as is a training academy.
The Erziehungsverein also became known for its publishing activities, in particular the Neukirchener Kalender, the most successful devotional and meditation calendar in the German-speaking world.
