#projectshelterffm

(R) Jede einzelne Person ohne Obdach - in einer reichen Stadt mit vielen leer stehenden Gebäuden - ist ein Grund für unser Zentrum. Die Häuser denen, die sie brauchen! ‪#‎shelternow‬!

For months, many people in the region of Frankfurt have provided private shelters for homeless migrants. Despite many difficulties and problems, a huge network of individuals and political groups has evolved around this issue. Furthermore, many relationships and friendships have been created. However, one thing was always clear to all the migrants and supporters: that the temporary accommodation of people in private houses is no long term solution. The 'problem' we are facing is a structural one and can therefore only be solved politically. Many migrants that come to Germany today have no legal 'right' to any kind of support. At the same time, these people are facing the dilemma that they have no other choice than to come to Germany, because they are persecuted or are simply not able to (economically) survive elsewhere. For example, some of our friends were working in Italy for several years. When the crisis hit the country and many people lost their jobs while social support was cut to a minimum, they had no other chance but to come to Germany to look for work. Additionally, many of our friends have families in other (European) countries that rely on them. Many migrants come to Frankfurt full of hope, but without money or a place to live, it is really hard to start a new life here. We want to change this situation together! We want to open a self-organized center, where migrants can start a new life autonomously. Accommodation, counseling and learning possibilities could all be combined in one place. At the same time, the center could be an open meeting point for the community and a place for cultural activities and discussions. This would benefit everyone in Frankfurt. Especially in times where there is an increase in racist marches and violence in Germany and Europe, the opening of such a center would be a clear sign against racism and for more solidarity within our society. We have many ideas and lots of motivation - but we still need to find the right place and the financial support of the city of Frankfurt! There are many abandoned buildings in Frankfurt and the city has its own social housing agency, the ABG-Holding. Therefore, we once again demand the city of Frankfurt to start negotiations with the homeless migrants and their supporters about the opening of a self-organized center. Furthermore, we demand financial support for our project by the city and the state of Hessen! On the 13th of June, we want to make our voices and demands heard loudly and colourful. We also want to demonstrate against racism and marginalization and we want to show our solidarity with all refugees, migrants and all other discriminated groups in Germany and Europe. No one is illegal!