Financial uncertainty threatens Döbelner Verein Greenhaus shortly before New Year!

Financial uncertainty threatens Döbelner Verein Greenhaus shortly before New Year!

Döbeln, Deutschland - In Döbeln there is a major uncertainty for the Greenhaus association, which approaches the turn of the year with an unclear financial outlook. Managing Director Clemens Albrecht expressed concern about missing funds for numerous projects. "We are still incredible with the question: Where do we get money for the coming year and we can secure liquidity," said Albrecht. An urgent problem is the lack of financing by the state of Saxony, which endangers the fulfillment of various employment contracts and thus also the security of the employees. According to his statement, an interim financing of only 30 to 55 percent is up for debate, although the 30 percent is not sufficient to hold out until summer. "With 30 percent, I don't get until the middle of the year," he continued. This dilemma could lead to a massive loss of expertise, especially for important projects such as international youth work.

new project and opportunities

Nevertheless, there are also positive developments: The Tribshouse e.V. has been awarded the contract for its “Werkstadt” project as part of the state program “Places of Democracy”. This funding program enables 13 places in Saxony, which deal with democratic community work in a variety of ways. The project has the goal of establishing a dynamic place in Döbeln, where citizens can come together regularly and actively participate in the design of the community. Among other things, innovative events and further training measures are sought in order to achieve new target groups and to strengthen network work, as explained on the website of the Gebrahaus e.V.

The funding for the Werkstadt project will be provided by the end of 2024 and should enable the association to expand the infrastructure. Existing institutions such as the House of Diversity and the Skatehalle are to be further developed as meeting places and promote the exchange between different generations and social groups. Despite the tense financial situation, there is hope within the association to set new impulses through the networking and the establishment of a democratic network.

See also the detailed reporting on the current challenges in Döbeln at Sächsische.de and about the new project at Greenhouse Döbeln .