Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt

What Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt does

Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt e.V. is a Catholic diocesan charitable non-profit founded in 1918 by Dr. Joseph Seitz in Eichstätt, Bavaria, operating as the official welfare arm of the Diocese of Eichstätt within the national Deutscher Caritasverband network. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of social services across 37 facilities and services located in 32 towns, organized through 7 regional Caritas-Kreisstellen (district offices). Its core service domains include elderly care (20 senior homes serving approximately 1,590 residents, 15+ Sozialstationen conducting over 1 million home visits annually, day care, short-term care, meals on wheels, assisted living), child and youth welfare (Caritas-Kinderdorf Marienstein with 4 healing-pedagogical living groups, 2 youth living groups, 3 intensive pedagogical living groups, a private school, and therapeutic services), disability services (Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz, Caritas-Wohnheime und Werkstätten), and general social counseling (5 Erziehungsberatungsstellen, addiction outpatient clinic, women's shelter, debt counseling, refugee integration, online counseling across 19 topic areas). The business model is funded through a mix of public contracts under SGB II, V, VIII, IX, and XI, donations via the annual Caritas-Sammlung campaign and dedicated foundations, church institutional support from the diocese, and means-tested service fees for select services such as meals on wheels and day care. The go-to-market is community-led: services are delivered through parish networks, regional offices, and word-of-mouth referrals, with the Flexpool model (launched 2023) introducing flexible cross-facility nursing staffing to address chronic care-sector labor shortages. Technology is limited to standard nonprofit IT infrastructure for case management and online counseling; no proprietary platform or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

Name

Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt

Legal name

Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt e.V.

Website

https://caritas-eichstaett.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt is a Catholic diocesan non-profit operating 37 social service facilities across 32 towns in Bavaria, delivering elderly care, child welfare, disability, and counseling services to residents of the Diocese of Eichstätt.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Charitable Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC), End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Social counseling
• Disability support
• Refugee integration
• Youth welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Eichstätt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded social services: The organization receives public funding (öffentliche Mittel) for operating social services including senior care, refugee integration, disability support, and family counseling under German social law frameworks (SGB II, SGB VIII, SGB IX, SGB XI). These contracts with government payers form the primary revenue base.
2. Donations and charitable contributions: The organization raises funds through annual Caritas collection campaigns (Caritas-Sammlung), online donations, direct mail campaigns, corporate donations, vehicle donations, clothing donations, and testamentary gifts. Several dedicated donation portals and foundation vehicles (Caritasstiftung, Ullrich-Stiftung, Patek-Held-Stiftung) support this stream.
3. Church funding (Diözese Eichstätt): As the Catholic charitable arm of the Diocese of Eichstätt, the organization receives funding and institutional support from the diocese, including contribution of religious personnel (e.g., Niederbronner sisters historically) and operational backing.
4. Service fees (means-tested): Certain services such as meals on wheels (Essen auf Rädern), day care, short-term care, and sheltered housing generate modest user fees, often supplemented by social assistance or long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt is the Catholic diocesan charitable organization of the Diocese of Eichstätt, operating 37 facilities and services including 20 senior residential homes, 16 ambulatory nursing stations, 7 district offices, counseling centers, disability facilities, and a children's village. It delivers free and subsidized social services — elderly care, family counseling, debt advice, addiction treatment, refugee integration, disability support, youth welfare, and crisis intervention — across 32 towns in the Diocese of Eichstätt, Bavaria.

Product overview

Caritasverband für die Diözese Eichstätt is a Catholic charitable organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of social services across the Diocese of Eichstätt. The organization operates a multi-tiered service architecture consisting of 20 Seniorenheime (senior residential homes) offering approximately 1,590 care places, 16 Sozialstationen (ambulatory nursing stations) conducting over 1 million annual home visits, 7 Caritas-Kreisstellen (district offices) for local social counseling, and specialized facilities including Caritas-Kinderdorf Marienstein (children's home), Caritas-Wohnheime und Werkstätten (homes and workshops for people with disabilities), and Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz (disability center with early intervention, integrative kindergartens, and vocational services). Additional core offerings include Erziehungsberatungsstellen (family counseling centers), Suchtambulanz (addiction clinic), Frauenhaus (women's shelter), Bahnhofsmission (station mission), and various emergency assistance services. Digital services include Online-Beratung (online counseling across 19 topic areas), Essen auf Rädern (meals on wheels), and the Caritas-Sammlung (donation portal). The Flexpool model provides flexible nursing staffing across senior homes to address personnel shortages. The organization serves a geographically dispersed population across multiple districts including Ingolstadt, Neumarkt, Nürnberg, Roth, Schwabach, and Weißenburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seniorenheime (Senior Homes) Stationary residential care facilities for elderly people, offering residential and nursing care. The organization operates 20 senior homes across the Diocese of Eichstätt with approximately 1,590 care places.
• Sozialstationen (Ambulatory Nursing Stations) Ambulatory nursing care services enabling elderly people to live at home. 16 stations conduct over 1 million home visits annually across the Diocese of Eichstätt.
• Erziehungsberatungsstellen (Family Counseling Centers) Psychological counseling services for parents, children, and youth facing developmental, family, or relationship challenges. Five locations: Eichstätt, Ingolstadt, Neumarkt, Nürnberg, and Roth-Schwabach.
• Caritas-Kreisstellen (District Offices) Seven district offices providing general social counseling, vacation programs, migration support, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, debt counseling, and clothing banks at the local level.
• Caritas-Kinderdorf Marienstein Children's and youth welfare center offering out-of-family care for children from age 2. Includes 4 healing pedagogical living groups, 2 youth living groups, 3 intensive pedagogical living groups, 2 day care groups, a private school for special education, and therapeutic services.
• Caritas-Wohnheime und Werkstätten Residential homes and workshops for people with disabilities and those in difficult life situations, providing living accommodations and employment opportunities.
• Caritas-Zentrum St. Vinzenz Center for people with disabilities offering early intervention, integrative kindergartens, school and vocational training, workshops, residential housing, and open assistance services.
• Flexpool (Flexible Nursing Staffing) Flexible staffing pool for nursing staff in senior homes. Nurses work as 'floaters' across multiple facilities based on staffing needs, addressing personnel shortages in elder care.
• Online-Beratung (Online Counseling) Digital counseling services covering 19 topic areas including general social advice, migration, addiction, family, seniors, debt, pregnancy, youth, and suicide prevention for under-25s.
• Essen auf Rädern (Meals on Wheels) Meal delivery service helping elderly people remain independent in their homes, operating since the early 1970s.
• Tagespflege (Day Care) Day care services for elderly people providing care, support, and community during daytime hours.
• Suchtambulanz (Addiction Clinic) Outpatient addiction counseling and treatment services for those affected and their families, with additional self-help groups.
• Frauenhaus (Women's Shelter) Protective facility for women and children threatened by or experiencing domestic violence.
• Bahnhofsmission (Station Mission) Station mission services providing assistance to travelers, including transfer help, support for elderly or disabled passengers, and mobile station mission outreach.
• Referat Kindertageseinrichtungen (Early Childhood Education Department) Early childhood education department providing professional consultation, training, and support for church-operated kindergartens and day care facilities.
• Schuldnerberatung (Debt Counseling) Social counseling for over-indebted individuals, helping people who cannot meet payment obligations to find solutions.
• Flüchtlings- und Integrationsberatung (Refugee Integration Counseling) Refugee and integration counseling providing support with legal and practical life questions for migrants and asylum seekers.
• Villa Johannes Drop-in center for people with chronic addiction, available without prior appointment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million home visits annually by Sozialstationen staff
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Foodsharing / Foodsaver Weißenburg-GunzenhausenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024The Caritas-Kreisstelle Weißenburg operates a Fairteiler (food sharing station) in cooperation with local Foodsharing volunteers. Foodsaver volunteers collect surplus food from local businesses and distribute it through the Fairteiler at the Caritas office to socially disadvantaged individuals and families. Approximately 2.5 to 3 tonnes of food are rescued annually through this partnership, serving around 20 people per distribution session on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Bistum Eichstätt (Diocese of Eichstätt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Caritasverband is the official Catholic charitable organization (Diözesan-Caritasverband) of the Diocese of Eichstätt. The diocese provides institutional support, spiritual oversight, and connection to parish networks. The organization's activities are aligned with the pastoral and diaconal mission of the diocese, as emphasized by the incoming Bishop Dr. Dr. Christian Würtz: 'Kirche ohne Caritas ist für mich keine Kirche.'
• Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V.minorOthersListed as a Fachverband (specialist association) affiliated with the Diözesan-Caritasverband, representing another Catholic welfare organization operating within the same network.
• Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen e.V. (SkF)minorOthersListed as a Fachverband affiliated with the Diözesan-Caritasverband. The organization operates a women's shelter and related services, with a dedicated Mitarbeitervertretung (staff council) at the Caritasverband.
• Kreuzbund e.V.minorOthersListed as a Fachverband affiliated with the Diözesan-Caritasverband, representing a Catholic self-help organization for people with addiction issues.
• Caritas internationalminorOthersThe international arm of the German Caritas network. The Diocese of Eichstätt contributes to international relief efforts, having supplied approximately 8,000 families with aid packages through Venezuela disaster relief.
• Bistum Gitega, Burundi (Partner diocese)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Eichstätt maintains a partnership with the Diocese of Gitega in Burundi. Caritas Eichstätt hosted guests from Gitega visiting two Caritas facilities as part of this inter-diocesan solidarity relationship.
• Regens Wagner Holnstein (Werkstätten)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaritas-Seniorenheim Berching partners with Regens Wagner Werkstätten to facilitate the transition of people with disabilities from sheltered employment to the regular labor market. Alexander Yolkin, a person with disability, was transitioned from the sheltered workshop at Regens Wagner to a regular position at the Caritas senior home, supported by the 'Budget für Arbeit' program of Bezirk Oberbayern.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caritasverband-dioezese-eichstaett
• Instagraminstagram.com/caritasdeutschland

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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