Stiftung Jugendwerk Reutlingen

The Stiftung Jugendwerk is a non-profit organization based in Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, and the operator of the local youth centers and the centrally located Jugendcafé. The foundation was established in 1963 by the city of Reutlingen and the Wohnungsgesellschaft Reutlingen mbH (GWG) and is established as a free provider of youth services. It works according to the principles of the Child and Youth Services Act (SGB VIII) and is closely linked to municipal youth policy[4][5].

Key Products and Services

• Open Child and Youth Work: The offer is aimed at children and young people between the ages of 10 and 21 and includes open meeting places, pedagogical support, courses and varied activities, courses and events such as tournaments and workshops[2][3][5].
• Youth Centers: The foundation operates four youth centers in various districts of Reutlingen (Orschel-Hagen, Römerschanze/Storlach/Voller Brunnen, Ringelbach, Hohbuch-Schafstall), which function as low-threshold contact points and offer space for meeting, creativity, education and leisure activities[4][5].
• Jugendcafé: A central meeting point in downtown Reutlingen, which, in addition to open offers, also offers special projects such as the Bastille Streetball Tournament and eSports teams[3][2].
• Practical and life-world-oriented education: The facilities promote the intellectual, moral, physical and civic education of young people. The aim is to motivate them, activate them and support them in developing important future skills[4].

Main Mission and Values

The mission of the Stiftung Jugendwerk is to enable young people between the ages of 10 and 21 to have equal opportunities and participate in social life. By creating and maintaining facilities for the education and care of young people, their personal development should be supported and their independence promoted. The focus is on values such as community, tolerance, participation and the promotion of social skills[4][3].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

Sustainability plays an increasing role in the work of the foundation:

• Resource conservation: At events such as the Streetballturnier, emphasis is placed on sustainable materials (e.g. resource-saving T-shirts)[3].
• Education for Sustainable Development: The foundation offers courses and activities that sensitize young people to topics such as environmental protection, social justice and social responsibility[2][3].
• Sustainability: The promotion of resilience, initiative and a sense of responsibility ensures that young people can grow up as active and sustainably thinking citizens[4].

Current Developments

The foundation currently offers attractive opportunities for young people to get involved in the context of the Bundesfreiwilligendienst or a Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ). Free places in the youth centers and in the Jugendcafé have already been advertised for the period from September 2025 to August 2026. Interested parties can find out more in advance and get a taste of it in advance or contact us without obligation[2].

Conclusion

The Stiftung Jugendwerk is an important player in open child and youth work in Reutlingen. With a wide range of offers, dedicated employees and a sustainable orientation, it promotes the development of young people into responsible, creative and socially active personalities[4][2][3].

• 1 - https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.jugendwerk_aalen_gemeinn%C3%BCtzige_stiftung.362bd7b1b2a8b48e355331b7151c1c8c.html
• 2 - https://stiftung-jugendwerk.de
• 3 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/39916-jugendwerk-reutlingen-gemeinnuetzige-stiftung
• 4 - https://stiftung-jugendwerk.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Konzeption_AribaWeb.pdf
• 5 - https://www.reutlingen.de/de/Leben/Kinder-Jugend-Familie/Jugendtreffs-Jugendhaeuser