Small Change, Big Heart: How Caritas Employees Support Grieving Families

A small but meaningful donation campaign at Caritas Moers-Xanten has made a difference this year. Employees contributed spare change from their monthly wages to support a special cause. The chosen recipient for 2023 was the Dein Sternenkind Foundation, which aids families coping with the loss of a child.

The Dein Sternenkind Foundation operates across Germany, Austria, German-speaking Switzerland, and South Tyrol. It provides free keepsake photographs for parents who lose a child before, during, or shortly after birth. Volunteer photographers, including Rainer Moll from Caritas Moers-Xanten, capture these sensitive images to help grieving families preserve memories.

Each month, employees at Caritas Moers-Xanten set aside small amounts from their salaries. These contributions are pooled together and donated annually to a selected organisation. While individual donations may seem modest, their combined impact supports vital services.

Moll's involvement goes beyond financial contributions. As a volunteer photographer, he directly assists the foundation's mission by offering his skills to families in need. His work has become an important part of the foundation's support system.

The donation from Caritas Moers-Xanten will help the Dein Sternenkind Foundation continue its work. Families facing loss will receive professional photographs at no cost, thanks to the collective effort of volunteers and donors. The campaign demonstrates how even small contributions can create lasting support for those in difficult circumstances.