Waldviertel celebrates: Thank you for volunteers!
Waldviertel celebrates: Thank you for volunteers!
On November 27, 2024, a festive pre -Christmas party took place in the inn in Vitis in Vitis, organized by the market town of Vitis and Caritas of the Diocese of St. Pölten. This event recognized the volunteers of the "Essen on wheels" campaign. Sabine Döller, head of operations at Caritas Social Station Allentsteig-Schwarzenau, expressly thanked the guests for their valuable commitment, while Mayor Anette Töpfl emphasized the essential role of the initiative for the sick and people in need of care in the community. "Such initiatives can only be implemented successfully through the use of volunteers," said Töpfl, as well as Nön reported .
The focus was also on Eduard Ritter, who was honored after more than 20 years of tireless support. Caritas regional manager Erwin Silberbauer mentioned in his speech that a total of 7,673 portions of warm meal were delivered in the community from January to October 2024. This impressive number underlines the significant influence of the "Eating on wheels" campaign, which not only serves as a food supply, but also offers social connection and support. The celebration was musically framed by Anita and Magdalena Koller and Sylvia Puchinger. All meal deliverers were grateful for their important role, such as My district reported .| Details | |
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