Cold in Chemnitz: Homelessness increases - help urgently needed!

Cold in Chemnitz: Homelessness increases - help urgently needed!

Chemnitz, Deutschland - In Chemnitz, the cold becomes a bitter reality for more and more people! The temperatures are falling this week and the streets are full of homeless people who have no fixed stay. The number of homeless people is alarming - a worrying trend that intensifies from year to year.

The city's only cold bus, which helps the homeless with ceilings, food and warm drinks, is currently the only hope for many. Victoria Teuchert, an employee of the cold bus, reports that the vehicle is financed by donations and citizens' platforms and is traveling twice a week. In November 2023, 123 homeless people were contacted, while 178 people were looking for help in October. The increase in EU citizens who live on the street and have difficulty finding accommodation is particularly worrying.

increasing numbers and urgent need for action

The housing emergency aid confirms the increase in the homeless. Alfred Mucha, an employee of the facility, reports that the number of reported postal addresses rose from 172 in October 2022 to 180 in October 2023. The reasons are diverse: individual blows of fate and structural problems make it increasingly difficult for people with rent debts to find an apartment. However, housing emergency aid is well prepared for the cold days, but demands more professional staff and a full -time position in the Kaltbus.

The Kaltebus employees even plan to found an association to expand their help. Your goal? To have the Kaltbus in use all year round! In the cold season, the hardship of the homeless is particularly visible, and the city faces the challenge of helping these people while the temperatures are falling.