Author: p m

We went to Traiskirchen with a van full of things for them only. As always everyone had some time to check what they need in peace and see what fits. Jackets, pullovers, shirts, pants, shoes, socks, scarfs, hats, gloves, underwear and more. Next time its Men’s Day.

Thank you for the invitation and for an informative and constructive evening! Presentations of ‘LIFE2LIVE’ and ‘Train of Hope’ followed by a panel discussion incl. input from the audience.

http://www.sozialarbeit.at/files/podiumsgespraech_einladung.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/obds.wien/posts/968837869844047

We are happy to announce that we now have a storage in Kaiserstrasse 35, 1070 Vienna. Thank you Philogreissler Café! You can bring your donations in kind there from Mo-Fr 9am-7pm.

Over 20 kg of bananas, about 200 cans of beans & lentils and approximately 20 packs of tea were delivered to Kurierhaus Lindengasse and the Ferry Dusika Stadion – Notunterkunft… Thanks to your generous donations!
Various blankets, sleeping bags and thermos protective blankets were also brought to SOS Konvoi.

Just in time for the cold snap, we distributed donations in kind in Traiskirchen last weekend. Many things are still needed. For women, men and children (adult sizes generally smaller – S/M):

*Winterjackets
*Shoes
*Pants
*Pullover
*Underwear (new)

Please get in touch with us if you want to donate.

Thank you to our volunteer doctor for spending a couple of hours with the children at ‘Kids Corner Westbahnhof’ yesterday. We are looking forward to further cooperation with the kids corner.

Last night (after being informed by one of our helpers from within the camp) we drove to Traiskirchen to bring people to Vienna, who were denied entrance to the camp. They were left outside in the cold to fend for themselves and spend the night on the streets or in the park nearby with no more than blankets (those who had some). Our convoy was able to bring 6 cars full of people (>24) to Vienna. Amongst them were families with children & babies (!!!) and an elderly lady in a wheelchair (!!!). Luckily we were not the only ones making rounds in the dark and looking for people without shelter. The few that didn’t fit in our convoy were brought to Vienna by other helpers. At midnight we managed to find shelter for everyone we picked up. We made sure they were taken care of with a warm meal and a warm bed.
This emergency situation last night made us realise… 1) how much we depend on our volunteers and 2) the situation is far from over!

A big thank you to the children of 3C Bundesgymnasium Klosterneuburg and 3B Volksschule Anton-Bruckner-Gasse Klosterneuburg for their great support. Approximately 300 MUFFINS (!!!) were handed out on the weekend. Many smiling faces and thankful people. Nice to see that children are also helping.

Many weeks after our first visit, LIFE2LIVE still continues to help outside Erstaufnahmestelle Traiskirchen!

Our primary focus remains the distribution of food, which is still very much needed. We depend on YOU to keep the ball rolling. Please donate so we can continue to help! As always, 100% of donations go directly to those in need.

200 food packages! More learning material and more donations of goods (suitcases, shoes, waterboilers and the like)!