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.
"We are 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 take in items, sort and clean them, prepare them, hand them out - and sometimes even lend an ear. The group puts its heart and soul into its work.
The municipal subsidiary EWIBO supports the project. It provides premises on Werkstraße, the company's former headquarters. EWIBO also supports the volunteer group in the realisation of the project.
Start-up funding
The city of Bocholt provides start-up funding of 40,000 euros. "Because of inflation, the refugee crisis and against the background of sustainability, this is a project that has many positive aspects. We are therefore delighted that it can be realised here at such short notice with so much voluntary commitment", says Max Benda, Head of the Social Affairs Department.
