Maria Hessdörfer leaves MGH - farewell with new perspectives!

Maria Hessdörfer leaves the multi-generation house in Wasserburg after eleven years and changes to the girl and women's emergency call in Rosenheim.
Maria Hessdörfer leaves the multi-generation house in Wasserburg after eleven years and changes to the girl and women's emergency call in Rosenheim. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Maria Hessdörfer leaves MGH - farewell with new perspectives!

Wasserburg, Deutschland - Maria Hessdörfer leaves the multi-generation house (MGH) in Wasserburg after eleven years and changes to Rosenheim as managing director to the girls' and women's emergency call (Mavia e.V.). She describes her time in the MGH as both fulfilling and challenging. During her tenure, Hessdörfer made the multi -generation house an important point of contact and meeting center for people of all ages. In this context, she initiated numerous offers, including smartphone courses for seniors and a repair café. The farewell to companions, including the second mayor Werner Gartner, showed the appreciation for their commitment.

The MGH in Wasserburg is supported by the Kinderschutzbund Rosenheim and offers an open meeting place for people of different age groups and cultural backgrounds. It is focused on the coexistence of old and young and promotes community activities and neighborly cooperation. Hessdörfer emphasizes the importance of community and contacts, especially in the post-pandemy period, where the need for social interactions has increased. Challenges such as the concentration range among children and adolescents are also part of their experiences.

successor and future orientation

her successor, Nina Lau, brings a breath of fresh air to the MGH. Lau, who studied business administration, was previously a center manager in signal box 18 and sees no contradictions in her new role. It emphasizes the importance of organization and knowledge of people in order to continue to implement the goals of the MGH positively. In order to ensure a seamless handover, she had Hessdörfer familiarized for a week and plans to first deepen contact with the individual areas of the facility.

The MGH in Wasserburg has a wide range of offers. These include family sponsorships, a senior café, game and handicrafts for children (Kids Club) and holiday care for children. Once a year, the Wasserburg run takes place, a benefit run for the whole family, the income of which ensures the continued existence of the MGH. Committed voluntary work together with other institutions to offer a diverse and active program. Financial support for the MGH comes from funding, but these are often limited, which increases the challenges.

Viewed as a whole, the MGH in Wasserburg is an important place that contributes to promoting social interaction in the community and bringing people together. In view of the influencing factors of demographic change and the challenges of the digital world, the work in the MGH remains essential for the development of a strong, solidary community. Further information about the role and purpose of multi-generation houses can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth .

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