Live meeting point in Brühl: Creativity and community for happiness!

Live meeting point in Brühl: Creativity and community for happiness!

In the heart of the Esslingen district of Brühl, an exciting project of community work blooms, which not only offers the residents a home, but also creates a place of encounter and exchange. The meeting point of the Esslingen Housing (EWB) is not an ordinary center, but a real happiness project that brings people together of all ages and with a wide variety of backgrounds. Esslinger Zeitung reports that visitors can use donated food on Mondays to fight against food waste. Whether fresh fruit, vegetables or even yogurt - the Esslingen foodsaver enable people to eat well with a small budget.

But the offer goes far beyond the distribution of food donations. In the many creative courses coordinated by the committed team leader Arife Bagci-Demirkol, small and large can discover their skills, be it when pottery, in baking and cooking groups or at the knitting club. The multicultural atmosphere ensures that everyone feels welcome and offers space for exchange and joint learning - such as the German course of Zejnep Özen, which comes regularly for breakfast and handicrafts.

creative cooperation

At the meeting point, attention is paid to the needs of the younger generation. Arife Bagci-Demirkol gives the residents the opportunity to bring their ideas into the planning, which was particularly important when building a new building. A lot is offered, especially for children. There is not only art therapy, but also programs such as "From Quartier to the Theater" that open up the small creative perspectives. In addition, volunteers such as Kreet Gomaa from Syria, who not only acts as a translator, also support, but also plays with the children.

Also for women is taken care of: a Zumba group ensures movement and the exchange of walking together helps mothers to share their concerns. The offers are aimed at all age groups and are independent of origin or religion - here is working together on a harmonious coexistence.

sustainable community

The community work in Brühl, which has existed since 2002, benefits from a variety of cooperation with the city, district, job center, parishes, sports clubs and schools. These networks not only support the initiatives on site, but also contribute to social integration. Another example of the variety of offers is training as a mediator for primary school children, which is carried out in cooperation with the German Red Cross.

With currently around 1300 residents in 272 apartments and 333 apartments, including 120 children, the meeting point is an important part of the neighborhood. The committed work of Arife Bagci-Demirkol ensures that the needs of the community belong and be included in the planning.

What could be better than pulling together together and ensuring that life in Brühl becomes a bit happier and more fulfilling for all residents? nbank emphasizes how important it is to make contact for funding at an early stage and the content of the project accordingly to fill out.

With a successful mix of creativity, support and sense of community, not only everyday life is enriched here in Brühl, but also promoted sustainable neighborhood use that is reflected in the hearts of people.