People experiencing social hardship

During Emil Possehl's lifetime, the foundation's purpose was to "alleviate the suffering of those in need" and benefit war veterans and their families. Today, social hardship has a different face: the foundation wants to take preventive action against neglect, debt and a lack of prospects.

A milestone in the Lübeck community was the development of the nationwide unique LÜBECKER EDUCATION FUND over ten years ago, in which the municipality, job center and a network of Lübeck foundations joined forces to combat educational poverty and a lack of social participation. Today, a total of four million euros are available each year for a good 8,700 Lübeck children.

The foundation also supports the work of debt counseling and Lübeck associations that can provide emergency aid for people in need in Ukraine.