Furniture storage for needy people in Bocholt
Families and citizens from Bocholt who have to get by on little money and receive support from the state can get furniture that is still in good condition for little money in Bocholt. Household goods such as washing machines, microwaves, crockery, pots and pans and more are also sold cheaply at the second-hand goods store. Clothing and toys for children can also be found there.
"Happy to be able to help"
The team of helpers includes Alfred Deinert, Leo Engenhorst, Michael Hesselmann, Stefanie Niehaus and Werner Schwung. In the furniture warehouse, they receive things, sort and clean them, prepare them, hand things out - and sometimes even give people their ear. The group puts their heart and soul into their work. Their motivation: "We are simply happy to be able to help people, especially now in difficult times.
The municipal subsidiary EWIBO supports the project. It provides rooms at Werkstraße, the former headquarters of the company. EWIBO also supports the voluntary group in the handling of the project. "As EWIBO, we have a very special responsibility for our citizens. We see ourselves as a small partner of the initiative," says EWIBO Managing Director Azra Zürn.
Start-up funding
The city of Bocholt is giving start-up funding of 40,000 euros. "Due to inflation, the refugee crisis and against the background of sustainability, this is a project that has many good aspects. We are therefore pleased that this can be implemented at such short notice with so much voluntary commitment," says Max Benda, head of the social affairs department.
