VW employees in Salzgitter conjure up 550 smiles for Christmas!

VW employees in Salzgitter conjure up 550 smiles for Christmas!

Christmas is a time for reflection, giving and charity. In many families, however, the celebration is not only a source of joy, but also a challenge. Especially in these times, many parents have to fight to fulfill even a small wish of their children. Many children suffer from receiving little or nothing in the way of gifts while their friends happily indulge in abundance. To give these little hearts a smile, the employees of Volkswagen in Salzgitter have launched the “Christmas with Love” campaign. This brings light and joy into the lives of needy children in the region. News38 reports that this initiative is being carried out in close cooperation with the Tafel.

The campaign has a proud tradition and has been taking place for several years, especially before Christmas. Lais Ates, the chairman of the Volkswagen Salzgitter youth representation, plays a central role in this project and emphasizes the importance of helping children from low-income backgrounds. This year, the plant's trainees were able to collect an impressive 7,300 euros, in addition to the over 14,000 euros donated by the workforce via Paypal. The money collected will be used to purchase numerous gifts for the children. RegionalHeute reports that around 550 gift packages and packages were put together from the donations, which will be distributed to four different institutions.

A smile for the little ones

Gifts include toys, cinema vouchers, toiletries and sweets. These gifts are distributed not only to children in need, but also to institutions such as Lebenshilfe, the Tafel, a women's shelter and the SOS mothers' center. The aim of this initiative is to bring a bit of joy and a smile to the faces of children who otherwise could not afford anything. The volunteers are fully committed to fulfilling the children's wishes and needs so that they can experience a little Christmas magic. For many of these children, Christmas means more than just receiving presents; it is a time when they feel valued and loved.

The “Christmas with Love” campaign is a wonderful example of how companies and their employees can assume social responsibility. In these special times, such initiatives are essential to give disadvantaged children the courage and self-esteem they so desperately need. The German Life Bridge, which has been committed to needy and disadvantaged children since 1989, shows how companies can provide targeted help through Christmas campaigns. Such engagements are not just limited to the run-up to Christmas; There are a variety of support options that can help throughout the year. Those interested can find further information about this on the [Deutsche Lebensbrücke] website (https://www.lebensbruecke.de/helfer/unternehmen/weihnachten/).