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The Sozialdienst Katholischer Frauen und Männer Hilden e.V. (SKFM) Hilden e.V. is a social organization that specializes in providing comprehensive support and assistance to people in social, personal and economic emergencies. With a team of 26 full-time employees and around 42 dedicated volunteers, the SKFM offers a wide range of assistance, from social debt counseling to legal support and family and child welfare-related services in accordance with the German Child and Youth Services Act [3][4].
The main mission of the SKFM Hilden is to provide sustainable and needs-based social care, with volunteers and professional specialists working together on an equal footing. The association sees itself as part of a network with other welfare associations on site and maintains close cooperation within the Hildener community, which is manifested in the AG Wohlfahrt [3].
The SKFM's key offerings include the clothing bank, which has been in existence for over 30 years and not only supports people with low incomes but also promotes sustainable clothing management. The proceeds from this clothing bank flow entirely into the non-profit work of the association and finance socially oriented projects that are not covered by public funds [2]. This commitment underlines the SKFM's anchoring in the promotion of social participation and resource conservation.
In terms of values, the SKFM Hilden attaches great importance to compassion, solidarity and the commitment to Catholic welfare. This foundation of values is both an obligation and an incentive for the association to be credibly and actively present in the complex social structure of society [3].
The sustainability goals and initiatives of the SKFM Hilden are exemplified by its clothing bank, which functions as a platform for the sustainable handling of clothing and thus makes a contribution to environmental protection. In addition, the promotion of volunteering and cooperation in local networks reflects a sustainable social commitment that is geared towards strengthening the community in the long term [2][3].
In summary, the SKFM Hilden is a versatile social service provider that plays an important role in Hilden's social landscape through its wide range of services, the combination of voluntary and professional support, and its commitment to sustainable and social values. Its work is specifically aimed at people in need and offers holistic help that includes both social law advice and practical support [4].
