Lisa Kappes-Sassano: 40 years for equality of opportunities and solidarity!

Lisa Kappes-Sassano: 40 years for equality of opportunities and solidarity!

After 40 years of committed work in Caritas, including almost 15 years as head of the Fils-Neckar-Alb region, Lisa Kappes-Sassano (64) is retiring. Franz Xaver Baur (55), an experienced cultural and educational scientist, takes over her successor. With its versatile offers and its network, Kappes-Sassano gave decisive impulses for social equality. They were particularly important to her children and families, which led to the foundation of the Esslingen-Nürtingen children's foundation. This foundation enables disadvantaged children to participate in activities such as sports and music. According to drs.de , she supported numerous children and young people from difficult conditions and enabled them to participate.

places of listening in the region

Part of their innovative strength is also evident in the development of the “places of listening”, which were implemented in various cities in the Fils-Neckar-Alb region. These places offer people who are looking for a starting point and were launched in cooperation with Caritas Milan. However, the coordination of these "places of listening" from the office of the Diocesancaritas Association, such as "https://www.caritasim-lebensraum.de/wir-tamp-caritas/kirche-ziach-sakt/best-practice/orte-des-zuhoerens/koordinations-"> caritas in the year 2020 Habitat reported. The first location was opened in 2005 and around 20 such contact points exist. The initiative was supported by funding from the Episcopal Ordinariate, which now expire, which results in the closure of the coordination.

This review of the development of the "places of listening" underlines the sustainable effect of Kappes-Sassano's work, which has beaten a bridge between humans, institutions and society. Her vision of participation and support will also be continued under the new direction of Franz Xaver Baur, while she plans to volunteer in Milan.