Bürgerstiftung Heppenheim
Heppenheim, Germany
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Bürgerstiftung Heppenheim is a foundation based in Heppenheim, Germany working on community development, education, arts & culture +6 more.
The Bürgerstiftung Heppenheim is a private, non-profit foundation based in Heppenheim, Germany. It aims to promote the sustainable development of the Kreisstadt Heppenheim through civic engagement and volunteer work. The foundation runs its own local projects and events, including Stadtpark Life, the Bachgass breakfast, a flea market, a citizens' wishes campaign and a photo art project. It funds its work from donations, endowment contributions, legacies and public support from the city and the state of Hesse. Donors can give one-off or regular gifts, make endowment contributions, or support the foundation through bequests. Citizens can also contribute time as volunteers, known as Zeitstifter, who take part in the annual Stifterforum. Its focus areas include education, arts and heritage, environment, youth and elderly care, science, and sport and health promotion.
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Stadtpark Life
Community development · Germany
Recurring community events at the Heppenheim city park that give local associations a platform and bring residents together.
Bachgass-Frühstück
Community development · Germany
Long communal breakfast table in Heppenheim's inner city, run with the Verkehrs- und Heimatverein, to bring people together and revitalise the centre.
Bürgerpark am Starkenburgweg
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Germany
Transformation of the former synagogue site into a public citizens' park, including stonework and site development.
Flohmarkt der Bürgerstiftung
Community development · Germany
Flea market stall where donated goods are sold and proceeds support the foundation's charitable projects.
Fotokunst-Projekt Ja zum Ehrenamt
Arts & Culture · Germany
Photo art project with 16 images honouring volunteer engagement in Heppenheim and encouraging other residents to get involved.
Bürgerwunsch / Mein Wunsch für Heppenheim
Community development · Germany
Campaign collecting citizens' wishes for the town, which the foundation helps to implement in cooperation with the city.
Naturgarten im Stiftungsgelände
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Germany
Garden project cultivating ornamental and useful plants, herbs, trees and shrubs on the foundation's grounds, including bee-friendly planting.
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Verkehrs- und Heimatverein Heppenheim, Sparkassen-Stiftung Heppenheim, Heppenheimer Geschichtsverein, BDKJ
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