Caritas starts climate oases: Help for heating people in Vienna!
Caritas starts climate oases: Help for heating people in Vienna!
The sun burns relentlessly on the city, and not only for the holidaymakers who enjoy the summer heat, but especially for people in need. On June 25th, Caritas opened its sixth edition of the climate oases in Vienna to offer urgently needed support during the heat waves. In collaboration with 23 parishes in Vienna and Lower Austria, these oases become an important retreat for homeless and poverty -affected and elderly people.
With a high demand for help in the hot months, Caritas is well positioned: over 500 volunteers are ready to offer cool drinks and snacks in these oases. Last year there were more than 9,000 visits to the climate oases, and the number is likely to increase this season. Streetwork teams also become active by distributing water, sunscreen and headgear to prevent heat damage and dehydration. Ismats and summer sleeping bags are also spent on those affected to offer them a little comfort.
medical help and call to support
A particularly important offer is the "Louisebus" medicine bus, which provides free medical help five days a week. In view of the alarming studies on the abrasion through extreme heat, which affect vulnerable groups, the work of Caritas is indispensable. Professor Fellner warns that hot days will probably occur more frequently and more intensively in the future, which endangers public health considerably. Studies show that heat waves also heavily burden women and people with previous illnesses.
In order to maintain this valuable aid campaign, Caritas asks for help and donations. A cold drink only costs 3.50 euros, while a heat package that contains essential things such as is mat, summer sleeping bag and sunscreen costs 50 euros. Interested parties can transfer donations directly to the Caritas account:
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locations of climate oases
The climate oases are distributed at several locations to facilitate access for all those affected. Here are some of the most important stations:
- parish resurrection of Christ: 15.8., 12-15 p.m., Siebenbrunnfeldgasse 24, 1050 Vienna
- parish le+o forest monastery: 5.8., August 19, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Gellertplatz 7, 1100 Vienna
- parish of Kaisersdorf: 5.8., 26.8., 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Dreherstraße 2, 1110 Vienna
- parish Gatterhölzl: 23.8., 2-17 p.m., Hohenbergstraße 42, 1120 Vienna
- parish Hetzendorf: August 23, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Marschallplatz 6 (B), 1120 Vienna
More locations and appointments can be found on the Caritas website. The climate oases are not only a place of refreshment, they also offer a welcome atmosphere for everyone who is looking for protection against the heat.
In view of the extreme temperatures that have been measured in Europe in recent years, this initiative remains more than necessary. Together we can make a contribution to improve the life situation of many people in our city. With its commitment, Caritas shows how important it is to stand together in times of need and offer help - because as the saying goes: "Together we are strong!"For more detailed information and to support the important work of Caritas, please visit [meinzirk.at] (https://www.meinbezirk.at/wien/c-lokales/caritas-oeffnet-klimaosen-s-als-hitzhilfe-in-in--in-in MDR.
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