Vringstreff

Our mission is to enable people with special social difficulties to integrate and participate in society. We are located in the heart of Südstadt, behind the Severinskirche.

Our offer at a glance:

• Professional advice and support  (e.g. homelessness, imminent loss of housing, social assistance (SGB XII), basic income support (SGB XII), unemployment benefit II/citizen's allowance (SGB II), housing benefit/housing entitlement certificate (WBS))
  Appointment and written consultation also possible online: https://vringstreff.de/hilfe-beratung/
• Lunch & Friday breakfast in the Vringstreff bistroPeople on low incomes can meet other people for a freshly cooked meal (with or without meat) for 2.40 euros from Monday to Thursday. On Friday mornings there is a delicious breakfast for 1.70 euros.
• Afternoons in the Vringstreff bistroCake & Co. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Leisure offer: The painting group takes place regularly on Wednesdays and the games afternoon on Thursdays. We announce other activities on the notice board in the Vringstreff and on social media.
• Digital learning workshop: This is about the possibilities of digital access to help, support & advice as well as communication & social participation. Current dates: https://vringstreff.de/digitale-lernwerkstatt/
• PO Box & Account (P.O. Box is possible with us (if something is available), we will be happy to advise you on the subject of an account)
• Internet access via free W-LAN. A laptop is also available for use on site in the Vringstreff bistro.
• Power is available at the mobile phone charging station.
• The work areas in our employment project are in the kitchen and in the bistro service.

The Vringstreff is also a refill station. Bottles and containers you bring with you can be refilled with fresh tap water free of charge.

The Vringstreff is also committed to Housing First. More information can be found at https://www.wohnungslos-in-koeln.de/einrichtung/housing-first-koeln/