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A merry Christmas with family and lots of presents – a picture-perfect vision that so often falls short of reality. This is also true right here in our neighborhood, at the Rietberg Youth Center. Many of the children and young people in their care spend the holidays in their group homes due to their social circumstances. For them, Christmas presents are not something to take for granted. It was clear to us: we could do something here and bring joy to these children!
We are Christmas elves
Since the first Christmas campaign with the Rietberg Youth Center in 2016, the children and young people there have written a wish list each year to their unknown SYNAXON elf. This allows each elf to choose the perfect gift for the child, wrap it lovingly, and bring it to the collection point at headquarters. From there, the SYNAXON elves take the gifts to the residential groups, where they are always eagerly awaited. And it is precisely this anticipation that makes the campaign a cherished tradition and a matter close to the hearts of both us and the Youth Center.
Anticipation is the greatest joy
The Rietberg Youth Center
Fear, despair, and hopelessness – the youth center encounters these feelings daily. More than 200 employees here strive to find a solution with heart, mind, and hands, no matter how big the problem. They are happy to take bold, unconventional approaches, with the goal of reuniting children and young people with their families. In addition to working with parents and families, the youth center relies on an intensive educational and therapeutic approach and the involvement of children in all processes. It offers a sense of belonging and support through a diverse range of services, from recreational activities to residential projects, tailored to individual needs.
