Globusmarkt Losheim: 14,000 euros collected for good purposes!

Globusmarkt Losheim: 14,000 euros collected for good purposes!

The globe market in Losheim recently completed a remarkable fundraiser that emerged from the revenue of a Christmas stombola. According to the Saarbrücker Zeitung Initiatives distributed. This sum is the result of an extremely successful raffle in which 40,000 lots were sold. The sale ran from November 29th to December 9th and generated a daily average of over 4,000 euros in income.

Market manager Christian Schmitt proudly presented 20 donation checks to various addressees. These contained a donation of 1,000 euros for the SZ campaign "Help with!". Mayor Helmut Harth, who received one of the checks, emphasized the important role of this campaign for the region and generous support from the world.

variety of the recipient

Both solid recipients and changing organizations benefit from the donations. Two thirds of the grants go to proven partners, while five to six organizations vary every year. New this year is the “Ein-World-Kreis” association from Limbach, which is committed to supporting people in the Third World.

Bishop Bruno Ateba informed about a dramatic refugee camp in Maroua, Cameroon, where over 75,000 people live. The association collects old sewing machines to help women in Cameroon training and independence. These initiatives show how donations can develop locally and globally.

Another remarkable recipient is the Catholic library St. Peter and Paul in Losheim. For the first time, the library received a donation and was able to sell over 5,000 lots as part of the raffle. With 12 volunteers, the library handles around 12,000 free borrowing every year and thus plays a central role in the community.

background to donation practice

Such actions are widespread in Germany, as well as the data from the cividata database. Organizations such as the Christoffel blind mission and doctors without limits are strongly represented, which collected high donations in 2023. The support for local initiatives expands the horizon of these help offers and shows the cohesion in the community.