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Brandenburg in the cold: Homeless people are urgently looking for help!
Cold relief in Prenzlau: Homeless people in Brandenburg are affected. Information about winter challenges and relief efforts.
Brandenburg in the cold: Homeless people are urgently looking for help!
In Brandenburg, the temperatures at this time of year are not only an issue for holiday preparations, but especially for the numerous homeless people who have to live outside on the frosty nights. With an increase in the number of homeless people, the situation is serious. Many of these people come from Berlin and are particularly at risk, as rbb-online.de reports. Cold relief is needed more urgently than ever this winter to provide them with protection and support.
Winter conditions are particularly cruel for the homeless. Cold and wet conditions make survival difficult and access to warm clothing and sleeping bags is often limited. The ASB has started nationwide cold relief campaigns that distribute warm sleeping bags and hygiene products such as deodorant and shower gel, as the ASB website describes. These relief efforts are crucial to address the living conditions of homeless people, especially during the harsh winter months.
Focus on cold aid
The ASB Cologne also offers warm meals, tea and coffee and even medical care. This is a real ray of hope for many who live on the streets. It is not uncommon for the emergency to be triggered by personal strokes of fate such as separation, loss of close relatives or loss of job. In recent years the number of homeless people has steadily increased. What's even more disturbing: According to statistics from the BAG Homeless Aid, homeless people repeatedly froze to death in the winter from 2020/2021 to the winter of 2024/2025. The numbers are alarming and underline the urgency of cold relief, as a Statista study shows.
While retail is buzzing in the last few days before Christmas and everything revolves around gifts and festive preparations, we should not forget that for many people the reality is often very different. These days, gifts such as books, toys and jewelry are the focus of buyers, which are booming again around Christmas time. But amidst this festive mood, we must also focus on the vulnerable people who need help.
Shared commitment
Cold relief is not only the responsibility of institutions like the ASB, but also of every individual who would like to make a contribution. Volunteers and helpers show great commitment to support these people during the cold season. Interior Minister Wilke thanked the emergency services for their support in the fight against the winter conditions. The Christmas circus in Potsdam with its international artists has also prepared for the cold and shows how important it is to stick together and be there for each other.
Brandenburg lies at the heart of these challenges. The fight against homelessness and for humanity should be the goal of all of us, especially because many of those affected have a long way to go to regain their place in society. With this in mind, we can all show a good hand in making the Christmas spirit truly come to life.