Haßfurt secures 77,000 euros for multi-generational house funding!

Haßfurt secures 77,000 euros for multi-generational house funding!

At a recent meeting, the finance and main committee of the city of Haßfurt set important course for the future of the multi-generational house. The committee decided to provide the BRK Haßberge district association's application for financial support for 2025 with an approved amount of 77,000 euros instead of the requested 82,000 euros. The committee unanimously followed the administration's recommendation, which enables the city to continue the important work of the multi-generational house in the coming years. Haßfurt will therefore provide a five-figure amount for the 2025 financial year to actively support this social project ( NP Coburg ).

The Haßfurt multi-generational house has been a central contact point for citizens since 2008. It acts as a network and information exchange that provides family relief and support services. The aim is to improve the compatibility of family and work as well as care through flexible and low-threshold care offers. Cross-generational programs also promote mutual support between older and younger generations. In this way, older people can contribute their talents and resources for the common good, while younger people give back their knowledge and skills to strengthen cohesion. This is not only important, but also a valuable asset for the entire community ( mehrgenerationenhaeuser.de ).

The focus is on encounters and integration

Particularly noteworthy is the large open meeting room in the multi-generational house, the Café Bistro “Offener Treff”. This space invites all generations to communicate and exchange ideas. The facilities include, among other things, open bookcases, a senior lounge, an area for children with play corners and outdoor seating. Fairtrade coffee and daily newspapers are also available, and free Wi-Fi, laptops and tablets are available. With an opening time of up to 65 hours per week, the multi-generational house is a vibrant meeting place ( mehrgenerationenhaeuser.de ).

Another point that is currently coming into focus is the special focus on promoting reading, writing and arithmetic skills. As part of the National Decade for Literacy and Basic Education, basic education levels in Germany are to be raised by 2026. The multi-generational house will act as a central contact point and local partner. Through various projects and offers, the aim is to create strong networks for basic education. These initiatives are part of the federal program “Together – For Each Other”, which is intended to support work in multi-generational homes ( bafza.de ).

Overall, the resolution of the Finance and Main Committee shows how important the city of Haßfurt's commitment to supporting its citizens is. The multi-generational house emerges as a valuable institution that not only promotes social integration, but also enables cross-generational encounters and thus builds a bridge between the different age groups.