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The "Neighborhood Bude" on Münster Street, a daily meeting point for many people around the area, has announced an expansion of its services, thanks to funding from the Welfare Foundation NRW. The project, now named "Budenfriends - Your Diversity. Your Power", will see the positions of three team members increased, and a mini-position for a trained electrician added, with seven hours of work per week.
This community hub, which has been operating for two years, offers assistance with a wide range of tasks, from helping with language difficulties at the savings bank to repairing dripping water taps and setting up internet connections. The team ensures that only professionals handle electrical work in the homes of those seeking help.
The "Neighborhood Bude" is more than just a help centre. It serves as a social hub, with a Wednesday café where people can gather, and there is always homemade food available, sponsored by many of the women. Jürgen Grewe is the first point of contact at the Bude, and Silvia Koslowski, the project leader, plans to conduct seminars and workshops for volunteers to improve their skills and knowledge.
The North City District Council has agreed to cover the costs for the "Neighborhood Bude" for July, as the previous funding only went up to June. Moreover, the Welfare Foundation NRW has secured funding for another six months and, more significantly, decided to fund the Bude for another three years.
Community-focused "Bude" establishments like the one on Münster Street often sustain and grow by engaging actively with the neighbourhood, offering valuable local services, and promoting local identity. They may seek financial support through local government grants, sponsorships, community fundraising, and building partnerships with local organisations to secure continued operation and expansion.
The benefits typically include providing a social hub for residents, supporting local culture and small businesses, enhancing neighbourhood cohesion, creating jobs, and offering inclusive services that improve quality of life. However, for a precise strategy on continuation and expansion, as well as detailed community benefits, it would be best to consult local Dortmund municipal resources or the specific “Neighborhood Bude” management directly.
Job centres, practices, and migration counseling offices are referring people in need to the "Neighborhood Bude" for various types of assistance. Many volunteers at the Bude seek conversation partners to learn the German language, a significant concern for many guests and future volunteers, including many young people.
While there is no direct information about the specific "Neighborhood Bude" in Dortmund regarding how it can continue and expand its services for another three years, or about the benefits it offers to the community beyond Münster Street, it is clear that the Bude is making a positive impact on its local community.
The expansion of services at the "Neighborhood Bude" on Münster Street aims to improve home-and-garden related issues as they plan to add a trained electrician to their team. With this increase in expertise, the Bude can support a more diverse lifestyle by helping residents with electrical work at home. The community hub also continues to offer assistance with language difficulties, setting up internet connections, and other tasks, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
