"Grandma/Grandpa Project" for Children in Need of Support: No Money for Urgently Needed Second Location in Vienna

The flagship integration project has also been in Krems and Amstetten for 10 years. Currently, around 95 children at the three locations benefit from individual learning assistance, psychosocial support, and intergenerational care. The allocation of places is done in close coordination with school social workers – priority is given to those children whose need for support is most urgent. "Due to limited resources, however, numerous requests, especially from parents, have to be declined with a heavy heart," it was announced via a press release on Tuesday.

No Resources to Meet Increasing Demand in Vienna

“We see the urgent need every day – and we cannot fully meet it with the currently available resources. In Vienna, we would like to open a second location to meet the demand. But we lack both financial resources and suitable available premises,” said project manager Sonja Rappold.

For 15 years, the "OMA/OPA Project" has been offering not only support for academic performance through one-on-one care, innovative learning methods, and psychosocial support, but also strengthening emotional stability and social integration.

On Monday, Peter Jagsch, district chairman of Vienna-Hernals, visited the care project for children and adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds. “The OMA/OPA Project connects generations and opens up new perspectives. Such initiatives are essential for our district, Vienna, and society because they actively promote good coexistence. Especially in a growing city like Vienna, we urgently need more such initiatives that specifically support children beyond the school system and enable them to have better future opportunities,” said district chairman Peter Jagsch during his visit.

The "OMA/OPA Project" for Disadvantaged Children: Support Opportunity

To be able to care for more children, the "OMA/OPA Project" relies on donations. Those who wish to help can transfer to the following donation account:

Account holder: NL40 Verein
IBAN: AT42 1200 0523 4000 0303
Purpose: OMA/OPA Project

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