DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V.

What DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V. does

DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V. is the local district association of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) for the city of Mainz and the surrounding Landkreis Mainz-Bingen. As a registered nonprofit (eingetragener Verein) operating under §1 DRK-Gesetz and embedded in the three-tier national DRK structure, it delivers social and welfare services across ambulatory care (ambulante Pflege), meal delivery (MenüService), home emergency call response (Hausnotruf), first-aid training (Erste-Hilfe-Kurse), residential and community-based child and youth welfare (Kinder- und Jugendhilfe, including the Mitternacht I/II facility at Mitternachtsgasse 6), migration counseling, refugee accommodation (Layenhof since January 2024), services for people experiencing homelessness, and civil protection / disaster response (Katastrophenschutz). The organization coordinates 17 local chapters (Ortsvereine) and is supported by approximately 1,600 paid staff and more than 400 active volunteers.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack: tiered supporting memberships at €36 (regular), €60 (household), and €150 (corporate) per year; individual donations and testamentary bequests; reimbursable social services billed to Pflegekassen (statutory care insurance); municipal and county contracts with Stadt Mainz, Landkreis Mainz-Bingen, and Pflegestützpunkte for youth welfare, refugee accommodation, and integration services; and course fees for first-aid and related training. Federal program funding is accessed via the IQ-Netzwerk for Quali4Job labor-market integration work. The supporting digital infrastructure is composed primarily of shared DRK tooling: TYPO3 CMS, a quality management platform, Hi-Org-Server for membership and chapter administration, the Xenios search service, AuDis-Online for course booking, and an internal Lernwelt learning environment. No proprietary AI/ML or differentiated technology platform is in evidence.

The association's competitive position rests on its statutory mandate, the global Red Cross brand and its seven Fundamental Principles, and a hyperlocal delivery footprint that commercial competitors cannot easily replicate. Strategic activity over 2024-2026 is incremental and programmatic: capacity expansion in youth welfare and refugee accommodation, a leadership refresh in the Kreisleitung WuS, service-line extension through Quali4Job, and continued operation of the migration counseling program (20-year milestone in 2025). Growth is moderate and budget-constrained by the public-sector and donation-funded nature of the underlying revenue model.

Name

DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V.

Legal name

DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V.

Website

https://drk-mainz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V. is the German Red Cross district association for Mainz and Landkreis Mainz-Bingen, delivering ambulatory care, meal delivery, emergency call response, first-aid training, youth welfare, migration counseling, refugee accommodation, and disaster response via 17 local chapters and roughly 1,600 staff plus 400 volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Migrant Integration Enterprises (Livelihoods, Services) (BPAGALAN), Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

Keywords

• Social services
• Ambulatory care
• Humanitarian aid
• Emergency response
• Refugee support

Headquarters

HQ city

Mainz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fördermitgliedschaft (Supporting Membership): Individuals become supporting members (Fördermitglieder) paying monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual fees. Standard suggested tiers are €36–€150 per year, with the fee being tax-deductible. This is a recurring revenue stream from ~4.5 million DRK supporters nationwide, providing sustainable base funding.
2. Geldspenden (Donations): One-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals and companies. Donation options include direct bank transfer and PayPal. Donations are tax-deductible (receipt issued for amounts over €200, or with bank statement for smaller amounts). Donors can designate gifts to Rotkreuzarbeit general fund or specific projects.
3. Soziale Dienstleistungen (Social Services Fees): Fees for services such as MenüService (meal delivery), Hausnotruf (home emergency call), and ambulante Pflege (ambulatory care). Many care services are covered by statutory health and long-term care insurance (Pflegekassen) via Versorgungsverträge. Privately funded service options are available at equivalent pricing for those without insurance coverage.
4. Öffentliche Förderung / Government Contracts: Contracts and funding from public bodies including the Stadt Mainz (for refugee shelter management at Layenhof, youth welfare, homelessness services) and Landkreis Mainz-Bingen. The Quali4Job program is co-funded by ESF Plus (European Social Fund Plus) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the IQ-Netzwerk integration program.
5. Testament & Nachlass (Testamentary Bequests): Individuals can designate the DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V. as sole or co-heir, or include a legacy bequest in their will. As a charitable organization, DRK is exempt from inheritance tax, and all bequests support regional projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V. is a local chapter of the German Red Cross that delivers social, care, and humanitarian services to residents of Mainz and the Mainz-Bingen district. Its core offerings include ambulatory nursing care (Ambulante Pflege), home meal delivery (MenüService), home emergency call services (Hausnotruf), first aid training, youth welfare, migration counseling, homeless assistance, and refugee shelter management. The organization also runs supporting membership and donation programs that fund its mission.

Product overview

DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V. is a comprehensive social services organization offering a diverse portfolio of interconnected services through its multi-module platform approach. Core offerings include ambulatory nursing care (Ambulante Pflege), meal delivery (MenüService), and emergency call systems (Hausnotruf), complemented by first aid training, child and youth services, migration counseling, and homelessness support. The organization operates multiple engagement channels including volunteering programs, supporting memberships, and donation mechanisms. Key products include the Quali4Job professional qualification program for migrants, youth living groups for supervised housing, school first aid services across 33 schools, and rescue dog teams. The service ecosystem is unified by shared commitment to humanitarian principles and coordinated through a network of local associations across the Mainz-Bingen region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambulante Pflege (Ambulatory Care) Home-based nursing and care services at locations in Mainz and Nieder-Olm, offering all forms of domestic care, nursing-complementary services, and household support. Covers body-related care measures, treatment care, and respite care.
• MenüService Meal delivery service providing hot or frozen meals to customers' homes. Offers menu variety including full care, light diet, diabetic meals, vegetarian options, and cholesterol or sodium-reduced menus.
• Hausnotruf (Emergency Call Service) Emergency alert system providing emergency call services, mobile emergency calls, and lone worker protection. Fördermitglieder receive free connection fee.
• Erste-Hilfe-Kurse (First Aid Training) First aid courses teaching proper emergency response and life-saving techniques. Includes courses for individuals, businesses, and specialized training for childcare providers.
• Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (Child and Youth Welfare) Stationary youth welfare services including two youth living groups 'Mitternacht I' and 'Mitternacht II' for young people aged 14-18 in difficult life situations, providing supervised living arrangements under § 35a SGB VIII.
• Seniorenresidenz Carolinenhöhe Senior residence facility operated by DRK, offering residential care for elderly individuals.
• Migrationsberatung (Migration Counseling) Migration counseling service for adult migrants (MBE) supporting integration into social, cultural, and professional life in Germany. Covers language acquisition, job market integration, and government affairs support.
• Wohnungslosenhilfe (Homeless Assistance) Social support services for homeless people, including emergency shelter 'NachtRaum' near Mainz main train station, providing year-round accommodation for people without fixed residence.
• Flüchtlingsbetreuung (Refugee Care) Refugee accommodation support, currently managing the Layenhof community shelter for the city of Mainz since January 2024. Provides social counseling, psychosocial support, and organizational tasks.
• Suchdienst (Tracing Service) Search service helping people separated due to armed conflicts, disasters, flight, expulsion, or migration find missing relatives. Connects families and provides information on whereabouts.
• Hauswirtschaftliche Hilfen (Household Assistance) Household support services including laundry, cleaning, shopping assistance, and other domestic help for people with illness or mobility limitations.
• Quali4Job Pflege- und Sozialberufe Professional qualification program under the IQ Network, advising and qualifying migrants for healthcare and social professions. Part of the Regional Integration Network IQ in Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Schulsanitätsdienst (School First Aid Service) School first aid service managing first aid stations at 33 schools in Mainz and Mainz-Bingen district. Trains and supports student first aid responders.
• Bereitschaften (Emergency Response Teams) Volunteer emergency response teams providing first aid, rescue services, and disaster relief. Covers medical services at major events, emergency shelters, and search operations.
• Psychosoziale Beratung (Psychosocial Counseling) Psychosocial support and counseling for adults whose daily life is affected by mental illness. Provides day structure support, conflict counseling, and assistance with medical appointments.
• Beratung zur Pflegeversicherung (Nursing Insurance Counseling) Nursing care insurance counseling helping individuals understand care degrees, applications, and available support services. Covers home care, day/night care, and respite care options.
• DRK-Fördermitgliedschaft (Supporting Membership) Supporting membership program with annual/semi-annual/quarterly/monthly payment options. Includes benefits such as key protection, emergency repatriation service, newsletter, and home emergency call connection fee waiver.
• Geld spenden (Monetary Donations) Monetary donation options with flexible amounts (€36-€150) and payment frequencies. Direct support for regional DRK projects and services.
• Testament & Nachlass (Will & Legacy Giving) Testamentary giving program allowing donors to support DRK work beyond their lifetime through inheritances or bequests. Covers real estate, valuables, and specific project designations.
• Kleiderkammern (Clothing Banks) Clothing distribution services providing well-maintained clothing, shoes, and other goods for people in need. Operates clothing rooms in Ingelheim and Bingen.
• Kleidercontainer (Clothing Containers) Used clothing collection containers for donations. Collected clothing goes to DRK clothing rooms or recycling companies that process materials into new products.
• Rettungshundearbeit (Rescue Dog Service) Rescue dog team service operated by DRK Ortsverein Ingelheim. Provides rubble and area search capabilities with trained rescue dog teams.
• Jugendrotkreuz (Youth Red Cross) Youth organization for children and young adults aged 6-27, teaching first aid, organizing international exchanges, and promoting social engagement.
• Freiwilligendienste (Voluntary Services) Voluntary service programs including FSJ (Voluntary Social Year), BFD (Federal Voluntary Service), and BFD 27plus for young people and adults over 27.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33 schools served by the Schulsanitätsdienst (school first aid service), providing coverage across the region.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• IQ-Netzwerk Rheinland-Pfalz / Quali4JobcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen e.V. participates as a partner in the 'Quali4Job Pflege- und Sozialberufe' program, part of the regional integration network IQ in Rheinland-Pfalz. The program is co-funded by ESF Plus and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS), and administered by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). It supports migrants with foreign qualifications to enter healthcare and social professions.
• Stadt MainzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStadt Mainz commissions DRK-Kreisverband Mainz-Bingen to manage the Layenhof refugee shelter (since January 2024), the NachtRaum homelessness overnight facility near Mainz Hauptbahnhof, and youth welfare services. This is a formal public service delivery partnership.
• Landkreis Mainz-BingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandkreis Mainz-Bingen commissions the DRK-Kreisverband for district-wide social services including ambulante Pflege, senior services, and disaster relief capabilities.
• DRK-Kreisverband Vorderpfalz e.V.supportingTechnology or IntegrationDRK-Kreisverband Vorderpfalz e.V. provides the AuDis-Online (Ausbildungs- und Dispositions-Informations-System) platform used by DRK Mainz-Bingen for first aid course registration and scheduling.
• Apetito AGsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerApetito AG supplies the frozen meal products for the DRK MenüService. DRK Mainz-Bingen distributes Apetito meals through its MenüShop and direct delivery service.
• Pflegestützpunkte Rheinland-PfalzsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPflegestützpunkte are neutral, free advice centers for care questions in Rhineland-Palatinate. DRK Mainz-Bingen staff including Reiner Wissel, Simone Backhaus, and Galina Leonow serve as advisors at the Nieder-Olm location.
• DRK-Service GmbHsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDRK-Service GmbH (Dienstleistungs- und Database-Marketing, 12205 Berlin) is credited with the design and technical implementation of the drk-mainz.de website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caritasverband für die Diözese Mainz e.V. The leading Catholic welfare organization in the Mainz region. Directly competes for municipal welfare contracts, members, donors, and volunteers, and provides overlapping services including ambulatory care, youth welfare, refugee services, and psychosocial counseling.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. Regionalverband Mainz/Rheinhessen: Comparable Johanniter regional branch offering Hausnotruf, MenüService, ambulatory care, first aid training, and youth programs. Direct competitor in the same municipal contract market and donor base.
• DRK-Kreisverband Frankfurt am Main e.V. An urban DRK Kreisverband in nearby Hessen. Direct peer offering the same portfolio of Ambulante Pflege, MenüService, Hausnotruf, refugee services, and youth welfare under the same federal DRK framework and statutory mandate.
• DRK-Kreisverband Vorderpfalz e.V. A neighboring DRK Kreisverband in the Vorderpfalz region. Directly comparable as a fellow German Red Cross local chapter providing the same welfare, ambulatory care, first aid training, and emergency response services. Already provides the AuDis-Online training system used by DRK Mainz-Bingen.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. Bezirk Mainz-Bingen: Catholic aid society with comparable emergency response, first aid training, ambulatory care, and refugee services across the same region. Competes directly for Hausnotruf, MenüService, and municipal emergency preparedness contracts.
• AWO Bezirksverband Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland e.V. The Workers' Welfare organization regional branch serving Mainz-Bingen. Direct peer in ambulatory care, youth welfare, refugee services, and senior services, competing for municipal mandates and donor/member share.
• Diakonisches Werk in Hessen und Nassau: The Protestant regional welfare organization serving the same geographic area. Operates parallel services including elderly care, refugee integration, youth welfare, and homelessness support, and competes for the same municipal contracts and donor base.
• ASB Regionalverband Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. The Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund regional branch in Rhineland-Palatinate. Comparable peer in ambulatory care, emergency call services, refugee services, and first aid training, competing for the same municipal contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DRKonline
• Facebookfacebook.com/drkkvmainzbingen
• Instagraminstagram.com/drkmainzbingen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drk-kreisverband-mainz-bingen

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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