Samariterstiftung

The Samariterstiftung is a non-profit foundation and social services provider based in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It traces its origins to an association founded in 1885 by Stuttgart merchants and other citizens, which was converted into a foundation in 1902 by approval of the King of Württemberg. Today it operates more than 30 locations in nine districts of Württemberg, caring for over 9,000 people who are elderly, have disabilities, or live with mental illness. Its work is carried out by more than 3,600 employees across 117 houses, facilities and services in the regions of Böblingen, Esslingen, Göppingen, Heidenheim, Ostalb, Reutlingen, Schwäbisch Hall, Stuttgart and Tübingen. The foundation's services are grouped into elderly care (Altenhilfe), disability support (Behindertenhilfe) and social psychiatry (Sozialpsychiatrie). A particular concern is promoting civic engagement and social learning: its houses are seen as integral parts of community life, and it supports neighbourhood work that brings generations together regardless of life situation or disability. The Samariterstiftung is a member of the Diakonisches Werk Württemberg and is supported in its inclusion work by the Stiftung Zeit für Menschen. It offers places for the Bundesfreiwilligendienst and the Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr. Since 1946 and 1947 the foundation has operated a disability support and social psychiatry facility on the grounds of the former Nazi killing centre Grafeneck, a site of historical significance. Its headquarters are in Nürtingen, and its board is chaired by Hanspeter Brodbeck. The foundation publishes an annual report and a magazine, achtSAM, and maintains an active news section documenting events and developments across its facilities.

The Samariterstiftung traces its roots to 1885, when Stuttgart merchants and other citizens founded an association dedicated to social care. In 1902, by approval of the King of Württemberg, this association was converted into a foundation. In 1975, the Fürsorgeheime Leonberg and Oberensingen, themselves founded around 1870, were incorporated into the Samariterstiftung. Over the following decades the foundation expanded its services across Württemberg, becoming a major provider of elderly care, disability support and social psychiatry. Since 1946 and 1947 it has operated a facility for disability support and social psychiatry on the grounds of the former Nazi killing centre Grafeneck, a site that carries deep historical significance. The foundation has grown to more than 30 locations in nine districts, with over 3,600 employees caring for more than 9,000 people. Its headquarters are in Nürtingen, and it is a member of the Diakonisches Werk Württemberg.

• 1975

  Fürsorgeheime Leonberg and Oberensingen (founded around 1870) incorporated

• 1947

  Began operating a social psychiatry facility on the Grafeneck grounds

• 1946

  Began operating a disability support facility on the Grafeneck grounds

• 1902

  Converted into a foundation by approval of the King of Württemberg

• 1885

  Association founded by Stuttgart merchants and citizens

A non-profit, values-driven social services foundation rooted in Württemberg, emphasising human dignity, self-determination and community inclusion over profit.

• Altenhilfe (elderly care)

• Behindertenhilfe (disability support)

• Sozialpsychiatrie (social psychiatry)

• Quartiersarbeit (neighbourhood work)

• Bundesfreiwilligendienst and Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr placements

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