Donations in Saarland: This is how Bethel support you effectively!

Donations in Saarland: This is how Bethel support you effectively!

In the coming year, starting in March 2024, the Evangelical parishes in Saarland took the initiative to make a significant contribution to the diaconal work of the v. To make Bodelschwingh's foundations Bethel. During the campaign week from March 17th to 22nd, well -preserved clothing and textiles are collected, which are intended for the needy. This all -round transparent action is a valuable opportunity for both donors and recipients to act in solidarity and at the same time take into account the new legal requirements.

From 2025, well -preserved clothing may no longer be disposed of in household waste, which also underlines the importance of such actions. In view of the fact that around one million tons of textiles from German wardrobes are sorted out annually, there is a unique opportunity to use these resources sensibly and to support people in need. Saarnews.com reports that the collected articles include clothing, table, bed and house laundry, shoes (in pairs), handbags, plush toys and spring beds.

delivery points and collection points

The clothing donations can be handed over at various tax offices in Saarland. The following places are intended for the fundraising campaign:

• regional association Saarbrücken:
• Altenkessel: Evangelical parish hall, Hasenstraße 2, Mon-Sa, full-day
• Bliesransbach: Evangelical Church, in the Great Reben 9, only Thursday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Brechbach: Evangelical Community Center, Jakobstraße 16, Mon-Sat, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• district of Neunkirchen:
• Elversberg: Evangelical parish hall, entrance Eckstraße, Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Landsweiler: Evangelisches Gemeindehaus, Illinger Straße 12, only Saturday, March 22nd, 9 am to 1pm

The donations should be handed over to the specified collection points in a plastic bag or packed in the box. Collection bags can also be provided for the campaign in the municipal agencies. All proceeds from the donations flow into the diaconal work of the foundation. ekisi.de supplements the information by pointing out the importance of only giving well-preserved, clean clothing and textiles.

The missionary meaning of the clothing donations

The collection in Saarland is part of a greater commitment that is also in the context of the diaconal work, which of the organization of the v. Bodelschwingh found foundations. This highlighted mission aims to improve the quality of life of people in challenging life situations and promote social participation. diakonia.de underlines that the work of Diakonia aims at belief in empowerment, which supports the participation in education and work and thus improves individual opportunities for social and professional development.

With the upcoming collection of clothes in March 2024, the Evangelical parishes in Saarland show how important it is to live community and solidarity. This initiative not only the social responsibility of the citizens, but also the opportunity to make positive things in society and to give disadvantaged hope.