AWO Kreis Offenbach gGmbH

What AWO Kreis Offenbach gGmbH does

AWO Kreis Offenbach gGmbH is a German non-profit limited liability company (gGmbH) that operates as the professional service-delivery arm of the AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt) welfare federation within the Kreis Offenbach district of Hessen. It functions alongside the membership-based AWO Kreisverband Offenbach Land e.V. and local chapters such as AWO Ortsverein Dietzenbach e.V., which serve as the regional service-delivery and member-engagement nodes. The entity delivers three core social services: Essen auf Rädern (Meals on Wheels), a daily hot meal and frozen-menu delivery service operated in partnership with AWO Horst Schmitt Haus Heusenstamm and Apetito; Hausnotruf, a 24-hour emergency-call monitoring system with landline and SIM-based device options and optional key custody and daily check-in; and Hilfe im Alltag / Fahrdienste, a daily-living-assistance offering that includes housekeeping, shopping, and medical transport. Beyond these three core services, the organization operates multiple daycare centers (Kitas), community forums, and organized excursions for seniors and members, and runs civic-education programming under the federal 'Demokratie leben!' partnership with Kreisstadt Dietzenbach.

The underlying technology stack is conventional and non-proprietary: TYPO3 for content management, self-hosted Matomo for privacy-compliant web analytics, and standard telecommunications infrastructure for the Hausnotruf service. There are no proprietary software products, AI/ML capabilities, mobile apps, public APIs, or disclosed data assets. The business model blends insurance reimbursements (Krankenkasse covers EUR 27/month for Hausnotruf under Pflegegrad; Hilfe im Alltag services recognized under §45a SGB XI), per-transaction payments (meal delivery, medical transport with a 10% co-payment capped between EUR 5-10), monthly membership dues (EUR 2.50), episodic public grants (Bundesprogramm and Landesförderung), and charitable donations including a Google corporate donation for an educational space.

The entity is part of the national AWO federation, which reports approximately 145,000 employees across roughly 12,500 social facilities nationwide and more than 450,000 members, though the Kreis Offenbach gGmbH itself is a small local operation with a single disclosed manager (Geschäftsstellenleiter Stefan Mothes), a registered office at Wiesenstraße 9, and a service-area office at Siedlerstraße 66 in Dietzenbach. The disclosed management team, funding history, and revenue figures are minimal, consistent with a small-scale community-services operator whose strategic significance lies in its local-density and statutory positioning rather than venture-style growth.

Name

AWO Kreis Offenbach gGmbH

Legal name

Arbeiterwohlfahrt Kreis Offenbach gGmbH

Website

https://awo-dietzenbach.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AWO Kreis Offenbach gGmbH is a German non-profit social services operator delivering meals-on-wheels, 24-hour emergency home call monitoring, daily-living assistance, and transport services to seniors and members across the Kreis Offenbach district as the professional service arm of the AWO welfare federation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Senior Care Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Health Aide (HHA) Services (Medically Directed) (HSABACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Drop-Off Catering & Boxed Meals (HSACAGAB)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Emergency call systems
• Meals on wheels
• Social welfare services
• Medical transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Offenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Care Service Reimbursements: Reimbursement from public health insurance (Pflegekasse) for eligible services including Hilfe im Alltag (§45a SGB XI), Hausnotruf (covered by Krankenkasse with Pflegegrad), and medical transport (Krankenfahrt with doctor prescription).
2. Meal Delivery Services: Essen auf Rädern (Meals on Wheels) service generating revenue through direct customer payments for daily hot meal delivery and frozen menu orders from cooperation partners.
3. Membership Fees: Monthly membership contributions at 2.50 EUR per month supporting the organization's local operations and social mission.
4. Public Funding and Grants: Bundesprogramm 'Demokratie leben!' and Landesförderung for democratic education initiatives in partnership with Kreisstadt Dietzenbach.
5. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and corporations (e.g., Google donation for educational space) supporting specific projects and investments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AWO Kreis Offenbach gGmbH is the professional service-delivery entity for the AWO Kreisverband Offenbach Land e.V., providing social welfare services to seniors and vulnerable individuals in Dietzenbach and surrounding municipalities. Core offerings include Essen auf Rädern (hot and frozen meal delivery), Hausnotruf (24-hour emergency home call system with optional key custody and daily check-in), Hilfe im Alltag / Fahrdienste (housekeeping, shopping assistance, and medical transport), community engagement activities (Forum, Ausflüge), and child daycare at affiliated Kitas.

Product overview

AWO Kreis Offenbach gGmbH provides a portfolio of social welfare services through its local associations. The core services include Essen auf Rädern (meal delivery), Hausnotruf (emergency home alert system), and Hilfe im Alltag / Fahrdienste (daily living assistance and transportation services). Additional community activities include a Forum for member engagement and organized Ausflüge (excursions). These services are designed primarily for seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals needing support to maintain independence in their homes. The organization operates under the broader AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt) federation, which has approximately 145,000 employees nationwide in about 12,500 social facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Essen auf Rädern (Meals on Wheels) Daily delivery of hot meals (soup, salad, main course, dessert) from AWO Horst Schmitt Haus and over 200 different deep-frozen menus from Apetito, including dietary options such as diabetic meals, for seniors and people with limited mobility in the Dietzenbach area.
• Hausnotruf (Emergency Home Call System) 24-hour monitored emergency call service for seniors at home, offered in three packages: Basic without key custody, Compact with key custody by AWO-24h service, and Complete with key custody plus daily check-in button. Supports both landline and mobile SIM-card devices.
• Hilfe im Alltag / Fahrdienste (Daily Living Assistance and Transport) Recognized support services under §45a SGB XI providing housekeeping, shopping assistance, and transportation for seniors and people with disabilities, including Krankenfahrt medical transport with co-payment of 10% (5–10 EUR) when accompanied by a doctor's prescription.
• Forum (Community Engagement) Community forum activity for AWO members and volunteers to discuss topics, share information, and engage with the local Ortsverein Dietzenbach organization.
• Ausflüge (Organized Day Trips) Organized day trips and excursions for seniors and community members, providing structured social outings and group activities coordinated by the local AWO chapter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Krankenkasse covers 27.00 EUR/month for Hausnotruf with Pflegegrad
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kreisstadt DietzenbachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Demokratie leben!' federal program promoting democratic education and civic engagement. Bundesprogramm and Landesförderung secure continuation of democracy promotion in Dietzenbach. The AWO maintains successful partnership with the district city.
• AWO Horst Schmitt Haus HeusenstammcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKooperationspartner (cooperation partner) for Essen auf Rädern meal delivery. The partner cooks fresh daily, providing soup, salad, main course, and dessert for AWO Dietzenbach customers.
• ApetitocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood supplier for frozen menu meals (Menüservice). Customers can choose from over 200 different menus and have deep-frozen meals delivered for flexible meal planning.
• Volksbank DreieichminorOthersBanking partner for day trip payments. Customers transfer trip fees to Volksbank Dreieich IBAN: DE91 5059 2200 0000 5097 60, BIC: GENODE51DRE.
• Sparkasse OffenbachminorOthersDonation account holder. IBAN: DE54505500200000016446, BIC: HELADEF1OFF. Accepts charitable donations for AWO's social work.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz - Kreisverband Offenbach: Local DRK chapter delivering Hausnotruf, mobile social services, and senior support in the same Offenbach region, drawing on the same statutory insurance reimbursement framework and competing directly for member households.
• Diakonie Hessen: Regional Diakonie network providing elder care, family services, and migration counseling across Hessen, including adjacent districts to Offenbach; comparable non-profit welfare model with overlapping §45a SGB XI services.
• Caritasverband für den Landkreis Offenbach: Regional Caritas chapter operating in the same Kreis Offenbach geography with an overlapping portfolio of senior care, meal services, and family support; the most direct welfare-association peer competing for the same public contracts and reimbursement streams.
• Malteser in Hessen: Malteser Hilfsdienst regional organization providing Hausnotruf, mobile social services, and senior care across Hesse, with a comparable volunteer-plus-professional service model and similar municipal partnership channels.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Hessen: ASB regional federation offering Hausnotruf, medical transport, and senior care services in Hesse with the same welfare-association infrastructure and statutory reimbursement pathways.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe Hessen: Johanniter regional branch operating Hausnotruf, medical transport, and senior services in Hesse with the same welfare-association funding model and direct overlap in emergency-call and Fahrdienste offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Volkssolidarität Hessen: Major German senior-services association with Hessen presence offering meal delivery, social activities, and care services to elderly members; broad-incumbent peer serving a similar demographic with comparable volunteer-led delivery model.
• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Hessen: Umbrella association of non-statutory welfare organizations in Hesse coordinating social services and member organizations; comparable as a federation-level welfare peer addressing overlapping populations in the Offenbach region.

Others

• Apetito AG: Frozen-meal supplier already partnered with AWO Kreis Offenbach for the Menüservice line; relevant as a strategic supplier/adjacent player whose direct-to-consumer meal services compete for senior household spend.

Emerging players

• TeleAlarm Europe: Specialized provider of professional Hausnotruf hardware and monitoring services that competes for the technology layer of emergency-call offerings; relevant as a tech-focused emerging player in a service line core to AWO Kreis Offenbach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/awobund
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@awokvoffenbachlande.v.9091
• Facebookfacebook.com/AWO-Kreisverband-Offenbach-Land-eV-298296826958610
• Instagraminstagram.com/awo_offenbach_land?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/awo-kreis-offenbach-ggmbh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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