Elderly care
A day in the garden: help Günter in Berlin
Fallen branches and overgrowth are blocking Günter's path; a few hours of help would make a big difference.
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Hands-on laborUrgent Hands-on labor Elderly careClear storm damage from Vanessa's garden in Braunschweig
Garden rescue day in Braunschweig: bring gloves and a rake.
Bills & expenses Mental health & recoveryMental health support for Leon after the miscarriage
After the miscarriage, Leon has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $2,100.
Volunteer timeUrgent Animals & rescueCould you foster Rosie? Helene is going into treatment
Helene must spend 6 weeks in hospital and needs a trusted person to foster Rosie, a tabby cat.
Money Education & schoolMelanie's school year: uniform, books and a laptop
Melanie won a place at Munich Technical College but the family cannot afford the uniform, books and laptop required.
Hands-on laborUrgent Elderly careYard rescue for Dominik, 73: fallen trees and overgrown beds
Fallen branches and overgrowth are blocking Dominik's path; a few hours of help would make a big difference.
Bills & expensesUrgent Mental health & recoveryHelp Tim afford 10 counseling sessions
After the loss of my brother, Tim has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $1,750.
Volunteer timeUrgent Animals & rescueCould you foster Rosie? Hülya is going into treatment
A short-term foster for a calm retriever in Stuttgart while the owner recovers.
Goods & supplies Education & schoolA working laptop for Franziska's online degree in Wiesbaden
A modest, working laptop is all that stands between Franziska and a full online workload.
Volunteer time Community projects27 volunteers for the Seniors' Tea Afternoon in Duisburg
We are short of hands for the Seniors' Tea Afternoon; can you spare a morning?
MoneyUrgent Disability & accessibilityLisa needs an adapted tricycle - help us make it happen
Help Lisa get an adapted tricycle so She can go to school independently.
Transport Jobs & livelihoodAnton starts a job in the capital: travel help wanted
Anton has a job waiting in the capital but can't afford the move; a lift, shared van or spare seat would solve it.
Hands-on labor Disability & accessibilityUğur can't leave home - help build a ramp
Materials are donated. We need two carpenters and a helper for a weekend in Freiburg.
Bills & expensesCritical Housing & rentStop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Werner's family in Freiburg
The closure of the factory left Werner short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
Professional service Legal & immigrationPro bono employment lawyer needed for Horst's case in Hesse
Legal aid is overbooked; a few hours of professional help would change the outcome for Horst.
MoneyCritical Refugees & displacementA fresh start in Nuremberg: help the Mukiza family resettle
After fleeing Yemen, the Mukiza family has arrived in Nuremberg with little more than their documents. They need help with a deposit, furniture and the first months.
Bills & expensesUrgent Funeral & lossSaying goodbye to Lea - help with funeral expenses
After the sudden passing of Lea, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.
Goods & supplies Jobs & livelihoodWork-ready: help Nadine get a reliable bicycle
Looking for a reliable bicycle for work - a small thing that unlocks a steady income.
Professional service Refugees & displacementCertified Somali translation help for Jan
Looking for a Somali-English translator, ideally certified, to help with a family reunification file.
Money Community projectsA skate park: a volunteer-led effort in Frankfurt
A community-led a skate park at the old Sycamore bus depot that will serve 212 neighbors.
HousingUrgent Housing & rentShort-term room wanted: Stefan in Regensburg
Hosting Stefan would give a hardworking a retail supervisor the stability to find a new place.
Hands-on labor Elderly careYard rescue for Walter, 71: fallen trees and overgrown beds
Fallen branches and overgrowth are blocking Walter's path; a few hours of help would make a big difference.
Goods & supplies Jobs & livelihoodLaura needs a barber's clipper set to start working in Regensburg
Laura has a job offer starting next month but needs a barber's clipper set to get there or do the work.
Volunteer time Elderly careCould you share an hour a week with Merve?
Merve lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
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