Housing shortage in Schleswig-Holstein: Diakonie calls for immediate help!

Housing shortage in Schleswig-Holstein: Diakonie calls for immediate help!

In Schleswig-Holstein the demand for more support for homeless people is becoming louder and louder. At an annual Diakonie reception in Lübeck, spokesman Lutz Regenberg urgently pointed out the great need for social housing. He criticized the federal government's plans to eliminate homelessness and homelessness by 2030 as "unrealistic" and instead called for urgent measures to improve the situation. The financial framework that is to be planned for the construction of affordable housing between 2023 and 2026 is around 1.2 billion euros, as ndr.de reports.

A central issue of homelessness in Schleswig-Holstein is the frequent and complex causes that bring people into this predicament. The “Homeless exit advice” advice center in Dithmarschen records a large number of cases in which rent arrears, eviction notices or conflict-ridden relationships between landlords and tenants are the main responsible factors. The support offered free of charge and confidentially includes advice on maintaining living space through to help in finding accommodation, everything to help those affected out of their critical situation. The specialists also accompany you to offices and provide additional offers of help, as can be found in the information from bruecke-dithmarschen.de.

Homelessness figures

But what is really behind homelessness in Germany? According to a study, an estimated 678,000 people lived without a permanent address in 2018, of which around 441,000 were recognized homeless refugees. The situation is dramatic, especially for children - a total of 19,000 underage young people were affected. The reasons are varied: rent and energy debts, separations or conflicts in the living environment are common triggers. Particularly worrying is the fact that many homeless people live on the streets without any accommodation, while others have to stay in emergency accommodation or with friends, as bpb has found on the subject.

The Diakonie and the offers of counseling for the homeless in Dithmarschen show once again that a good social network and targeted support measures are necessary to help people out of homelessness. The individual federal states are required not only to provide financial resources, but also to find creative and sustainable solutions to meet the challenges of homelessness.

News from the region

While social programs are looking for solutions, several explosive incidents occurred in Schleswig-Holstein last week. Lightning strikes caused fire brigade operations in the Dithmarschen district, including a fire in a steel warehouse in Bunsoh and another incident in Heide, where a roof structure burst into flames. Fortunately, the residents were able to escape in both cases.

A tragic accident also occurred in Pölitz, where a 57-year-old man was buried in a pit during construction work. This tragic event raises questions about workplace safety.

In view of these events, it remains to be seen how the events and consultations of Diakonie and other aid organizations will deal with the current situation. It turns out that there is a need for action in Schleswig-Holstein and society is facing numerous challenges.