The Augustinum Gruppe is a non-profit social enterprise that has been supporting people in special life situations since 1954. With Christian values, it offers senior residences, sanatoriums, specialized clinics, and educational institutions to promote quality of life and self-determination.
The Augustinum Group is an independent and non-profit social enterprise that has been committed to people in special life situations since 1954. Named after the Church Father Augustine of Hippo, the Augustinum adheres to Christian core values and is a member of the Diakonisches Werk of the Protestant Church in Bavaria.
The Augustinum Group strives to open up spaces for people in special life situations and to keep them open for as long as possible. The mission is based on the Christian values of humanity and charity. The organization operates entrepreneurially but not for profit, using generated surpluses for charitable and social purposes[2][4].
The Augustinum actively advocates for sustainability. Examples include:
The non-profit Augustinum Foundation supports special projects within the organization through donations and endowments. It also awards the European Art Prize "euward" for painting and graphics in the context of intellectual disabilities and promotes international organizations that advocate for people in need[3].
The Augustinum is culturally and socially engaged through various initiatives, such as supporting the German Reporter Prize, the Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste e.V., and the Association Against Forgetting - for Democracy e.V. Additionally, it offers volunteer services such as the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) and the Federal Volunteer Service (BFD)[3].
The Augustinum Group stands for a self-aware community of values characterized by interdisciplinary and appreciative collaboration and is committed to the further development of the entire organization. With its extensive services and initiatives, the Augustinum significantly contributes to improving the quality of life for people in special life situations.
