Sozialhelfer.org e.V. – English Website Content
About Us
We are Sozialhelfer.org e.V., a non-profit association based in Berlin, dedicated to supporting:
- Economically disadvantaged people
- People with physical or mental disabilities
- Individuals who have experienced crime or discrimination
A central focus of our work is the promotion of equal treatment for LGBTIQA+ individuals.
We operate on the principle of help toward self-help, empowering people in crisis situations to assert their own rights and interests, while developing the skills they need to become independent and self-reliant.
Our association is officially recognized and has legal standing to bring representative actions under Berlin law.
Contact:
Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V.
Storkower Straße 158, 10407 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 629 312 04
Email: jan-schrecker(at)posteo.net
Current Projects
Social and Participation Counseling
We provide individualized counseling to help people represent their own interests and rights, and to develop skills that promote independence and self-determination.
A Space for LGBTIQA+
In cooperation with network partners, we offer support to queer individuals experiencing homelessness, including assistance with:
- Finding housing
- Applying for social benefits
- Scanning documents
- Printing letters and forms
- Charging phones and free Wi-Fi
- Space to organize personal belongings
- Warm shelter
- Emotional support
Contact: alex.esberlin(at)gmail.com
The Association
The non-profit association Sozialhelfer.org was founded in November 2018. We support:
- Economically disadvantaged people
- People with disabilities
- Individuals who have experienced crime or discrimination
A key focus of our work is the promotion of equal treatment for LGBTIQA+ individuals.
Our main goal is to strengthen self-help among affected individuals by providing well-researched and carefully prepared information that can help them secure and enforce their rights.
This includes:
- Templates for appeals and legal actions
- Guides and informational leaflets
- Official instructions from authorities regarding social benefits
- Legal basics for various social benefits
- General education on social law
The association also advocates against sanctions within the social benefits system.
The associated non-profit Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V. works on the principle of “help toward self-help”, enabling individuals to represent their own interests and rights independently, while learning skills and abilities that foster maximum self-sufficiency and independence.
Statutes, contribution regulations, and annual reports for Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V. are available in the Downloads section.
Become a Member or Donate
Support our work by becoming a member or making a donation. Every contribution helps!
Bank Account:
Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V.
IBAN: DE64 8306 5408 0004 2405 10
BIC: GENO DEF1 SLR
Deutsche Skatbank, Branch of VR-Bank Altenburger Land eG
The Team
Jan Schrecker
Jan is a board member of Sozialhelfer.org and Emanzipatorische Selbsthilfe e.V.. He has been volunteering for many years, bringing dedication and expertise to the personal counseling of socially disadvantaged individuals and the LGBTIQA+ community.
Contact: jan-schrecker(at)posteo.net