Successful Social Active Day”: Steyr collects 1751 donations for the needy!

Successful Social Active Day”: Steyr collects 1751 donations for the needy!

Steyr, Österreich - in May 2025 Steyr was in the sign of solidarity and coexistence. The “Social Active Day” of the Vienna City Insurance has once again proven how much charity can be in the region. Employees: Inside the insurance company was active on the entrance area of ​​an Interspar Markt and collected food donations for socially disadvantaged people, an action that touched the hearts of many. Like E-Steyr , the employees: Inside, the customers encouraged an additional product to support the fundraiser. In total, there were an impressive 1751 products that were handed over directly to the Red Cross Steyr-Stadt. OMR Dr. Urban Schneeweiß thanked the hard -working helpers: inside and the generous population of Steyr.

But that was far from everything! In the coming days, the annual collection of goods took place of the Red Cross. The Red Cross employees were present in the shops and asked for donations. The campaign focused on durable food and hygiene articles, which are particularly important for socially disadvantaged people in the region. As meinzirk.at , the customers were able to store their donations in the so-called "donation shopping car" during the action. The collection days took place on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A big thank you also deserves the shops that made these important actions possible.

voluntary commitment in the focus

If you want to actively use yourself for the community, you have numerous options at the Red Cross. The voluntary social year (FSJ) offers young people the opportunity to get involved and gain practical experience. Interested parties can learn more about the conditions Participation in the FSJ does not incur any costs, apart from the cost of living, and the volunteers receive an appropriate monthly pocket money. During the service time, the participants are secured in various social insurance, and depending on the site, even accommodation and meals can be provided.

Overall, these initiatives show how much cohesion and support are in Steyr's population. Whether through donations or through voluntary commitment - community is very important here. So far, such actions have not only created food, but also a strong feeling of connection in the region. It remains to be hoped that this trend will continue and motivated many other people to work for their fellow human beings.