Evangelischer Jugendhilfe Verein e.V.

What Evangelischer Jugendhilfe Verein e.V. does

Evangelischer Jugendhilfe Verein e.V. (JHV) is a registered nonprofit Christian (Protestant/Evangelical) association founded in Berlin in 1981, delivering community-based social services in five Berlin districts. Its portfolio spans labor-market integration for long-term unemployed (SGB II) recipients, school social work (notably at ISS Max-von-Laue), youth and family programs (Interkulturelles Familienzentrum, BUSSTOP Familienzentrum, Käseglocke, einLaden, Jugendtreff21), migrant integration (House of Integration, Moving Youth mySZ, Kiezmütter und Kiezväter), and a recently added social enterprise (Sozialcafé Thermometer). Reported outcomes include 496 SGB II recipients supported, 644 students served, and 1,288 parents engaged, alongside community events such as the Laternenumzug with over 200 participants and the Players for Purpose Cup (BUSSTOP team placed 6th, €750 prize). The organization operates with 17 employees under Geschäftsführerin Claudia Zier.

JHV's underlying 'technology' is its network of physical community facilities and embedded neighborhood relationships, not software. Service delivery occurs at fixed sites in the Thermometersiedlung, Lichterfelde Süd, Lankwitz and Friedrichshain and through in-person programs in schools and public spaces. There is no proprietary technology platform, and the organization explicitly does not position itself as a technology provider.

The business model is a publicly funded, donation-supported nonprofit operating model. Revenue streams include government grants and project-based public funding (EU/ESF, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Berlin Senate departments, Bezirksamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Jobcenter, Jugendamt, BAMF, Federal Ministry of Housing); church/denominational support through the Evangelische Kirche and GlücksSpirale; corporate sponsorship (HOWOGE, Degewo); and individual donations passed '1:1' to social projects. All services are free at the point of use for beneficiaries. Customer acquisition is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth, partner referrals (churches, schools, job centers), and local visibility through neighborhood events rather than commercial sales or paid advertising.

Name

Evangelischer Jugendhilfe Verein e.V.

Legal name

Evangelischer Jugendhilfe Verein e.V.

Website

https://jugendhilfeverein.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evangelischer Jugendhilfe Verein e.V. (JHV) is a Berlin-based nonprofit Protestant association, founded 1981, delivering community social services including SGB II labor-market integration, school social work, youth programs, and migrant and family support across five Berlin districts with 17 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Welfare and Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAI

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGADAO

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAJAIAJ

Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Student Health, Safety & Wellbeing Services (Counseling, Mental Health, SEL, Safeguarding)

Keywords

• Youth welfare services
• Community social services
• Family education programs
• Employment integration programs
• Migrant integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The organization receives donations from individuals and organizations. The website explicitly solicits donations, stating that donated funds are passed directly ('1:1') to social projects.
2. Government grants and public funding: The organization receives sustained public funding from multiple German federal and Berlin state bodies (EU, ESF, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Senatsverwaltung, Bezirksamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Jobcenter Berlin Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Jugendamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge). Additional project-based grants from federal ministries (Bundesministerium für Wohnen, Stadtentwicklung und Bauwesen) and housing corporations (HOWOGE, Degewo) support specific programs.
3. Church / denominational funding: The organization is a Protestant (Evangelical) Christian association and receives financial support from the Evangelische Kirche (Protestant Church), including through programs like GlücksSpirale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Evangelischer Jugendhilfe Verein e.V. (JHV) is a non-profit Christian youth welfare association that develops and operates community-based social projects in Berlin, including family centers (BUSSTOP Familienzentrum, Interkulturelles Familienzentrum), youth meeting points (Käseglocke, einLaden, Jugendtreff21), school social work at ISS Max-von-Laue, employment integration programs for long-term unemployed SGB II recipients, migrant integration programs (House of Integration, Moving Youth mySZ, Kiezmütter und Kiezväter), and the Sozialcafé Thermometer social enterprise. All services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through public grants, church contributions, and donations.

Product overview

Evangelischer Jugendhilfe Verein e.V. is a non-profit Christian youth welfare organization offering a portfolio of community-based social services rather than a unified technology product. The organization operates multiple distinct programs including the BUSSTOP Familienzentrum (family center), House of Integration, Moving Youth mySZ, Kiezmütter und Kiezväter (parent education), school social work at ISS Max-von-Laue, the Käseglocke youth center, einLaden community meeting place, Jugendtreff21 for youth with special needs, and the Sozialcafé Thermometer social enterprise. These programs collectively address integration of long-term unemployed, school social work, youth engagement, and migrant integration across 5 Berlin districts, serving approximately 1,288 families, 644 students, and 496 SGB II recipients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BUSSTOP Familienzentrum: Family center in the Thermometersiedlung providing community services for children, youth, and families.
• House of Integration
• einLaden
• Moving Youth mySZ
• Kiezmütter & Kiezväter
• Sozialcafé Thermometer

Products and services

• BUSSTOP Familienzentrum Family and community center in the Thermometersiedlung (Fahrenheitstr. 28, 12207 Berlin) offering childcare, youth activities, family support, after-school programs, parenting education, and neighborhood integration programs for children, youth, and families in Lichterfelde-Süd.
• House of Integration Integration project in cooperation with Berliner Stadtmissionsgemeinde Frankfurter Allee (Frankfurter Allee 96, 10247 Berlin) focused on improving neighborhood living for all generations through integration activities, cultural orientation, and community-building for migrants and refugees.
• Moving Youth mySZ Project activating youth with and without migration backgrounds to engage for their district Steglitz-Zehlendorf, supporting civic participation, integration, and neighborhood engagement.
• Kiezmütter und Kiezväter Parent and family education project strengthening families by providing information about parenting, education, and health in parents' native languages, targeting migrant families in Berlin neighborhoods.
• Interkulturelles Familienzentrum (Kinder-, Jugend- und Familienzentrum) Intercultural family center offering school- and leisure-related activities for children, youth, and families in Lichterfelde-Süd.
• Schulsozialarbeit ISS Max-von-Laue School social work and full-day care support at ISS Max-von-Laue (Oberschule) in Berlin, providing student support for educational success and personal development.
• Maßnahmen für SGB II Beziehende (Employment integration programs) Programs supporting long-term unemployed individuals (SGB II recipients) through individual qualification and employment integration for sustainable placement in the primary labor market.
• Sozialcafé Thermometer Social café established under the 'Soziale Betriebe 3.0' program in the Thermometersiedlung, providing community meeting space and social integration opportunities.
• Käseglocke Children, youth, and family meeting point (Kinder-, Jugend- und Familientreff) in Leonorenstraße, Lankwitz, offering educational conferences and youth activities in cooperation with Spiel & Action e.V.
• einLaden Community meeting point located in Weichselstraße 29, 10247 Berlin (Friedrichshain), hosting events like Burns Supper and cultural gatherings for the neighborhood.
• Jugendtreff21 Youth meeting place for young people with Down syndrome offering creative activities like pottery and silk painting.
• Fit & Froh Programm für Alleinerziehende Program for single parents receiving ALG-II benefits providing support, integration services, and event participation (Aktionsmeile).
• NEUland Parent Meetup Free support group (kostenfrei) for parents of neurodivergent children (ADHD, autism), with childcare provided during the meetup. Facilitated by Svenja Strauss.

Quantifiable outcome

• 496 long-term unemployed (SGB II recipients) supported with labor integration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Arne Friedrich-StiftungminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 May 2026The Arne Friedrich-Stiftung organized the 'Players for Purpose Cup' football tournament. JHV's BUSSTOP team participated and placed 6th, winning €750 in prize money. The foundation recognizes and supports community organizations through sports.
• Berliner Stadtmissionsgemeinde Frankfurter Allee (BSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHV cooperates with the Berliner Stadtmissionsgemeinde Frankfurter Allee to operate the 'House of Integration' project at Frankfurter Allee 96. This is one of JHV's flagship programs aimed at making neighborhood life more livable for all generations through integration and community-building activities.
• Spiel & Action e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHV cooperates extensively with Spiel & Action e.V. on multiple programs including the Käseglocke (Kinder-, Jugend- und Familientreff in Lankwitz), youth events (e.g., ABI-Zukunft-Berlin Messe visits, summer holiday programs), and the 'Lass mal treffen' project. Spiel & Action operates its own facility (Käseglocke in Leonorenstraße) which JHV co-uses and co-programs.
• Stadtteilzentrum SteglitzmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHV partners with Stadtteilzentrum Steglitz for joint community events such as the Familien-Kiezfest in the Thermometersiedlung. The Stadtteilzentrum serves as a hub for neighborhood social work in Steglitz.
• Quartiersmanagement der ThermometersiedlungmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Quartiersmanagement (QM) Thermometersiedlung is a persistent funding and operational partner for many JHV programs in the Thermometersiedlung neighborhood. QM provides project-based funding and co-organizes community events including the Wintermarkt, Halloween Party, and Laternenumzug.
• HOWOGE (Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerHOWOGE is a major sponsor and partner for JHV's youth and community programs. They fund the HOWOGE Streetballplätze in the Thermometersiedlung, support the 'Kick it like Thermo' sports events and football training, and commissioned a graffiti artwork on their building facade (Celsiusstr. 68) through a JHV workshop. HOWOGE is a housing corporation whose tenants are served by JHV programs.
• FC Internationale Berlin 1980 e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFC Internationale Berlin 1980 e.V. co-hosted the Players for Purpose Cup with the Arne Friedrich-Stiftung, providing a sports platform for community organizations like JHV's BUSSTOP team.
• Berliner Polizei (Abschnitt 46)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Berlin Police (Section 46) Prevention Unit organized fireworks safety workshops at the BUSSTOP Familienzentrum as part of the Runder Tisch Lichterfelde Süd initiative. Fire department Kiezbeauftragte also participated in the workshops.
• Leo-Club Berliner BärminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Leo-Club Berliner Bär (youth organization of Lions Club International) donated gift bags with books, toys, and chocolate for children at JHV's Christmas baking event. A collaborative community outreach action.
• Netzwerk für AlleinerziehendeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Netzwerk für Alleinerziehende (Network for Single Parents) co-organized the Single-Parents-Day event with JHV's BUSSTOP Familienzentrum, providing a party and support event for single-parent families.
• bwgt e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHV partners with bwgt e.V. on the Urban Gardening project at the Familienzentrum, contributing to green community spaces in the Thermometersiedlung.
• ISS Max-von-Laue (Oberschule)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHV provides school social work (Schulsozialarbeit) and full-day care support at the ISS Max-von-Laue school, one of its primary educational partnerships.
• ALBA BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerALBA Berlin participated as a supporter of the 'Kick it like Thermo' sports event organized by JHV, bringing basketball programming to the Thermometersiedlung.
• Landessportbund BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Berlin State Sports Association supported the 'Kick it like Thermo' event organized by JHV, contributing to sports programming for youth in the neighborhood.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung SPI (Sozialpädagogisches Institut Berlin): Berlin-based nonprofit operating social work, youth, school social work, and integration programs in multiple districts. Closest direct peer in terms of program portfolio and Berlin-centric operating model.
• Berliner Stadtmission: Direct partner of JHV (operating the House of Integration together). Berliner Stadtmission is a Berlin-based Protestant social services nonprofit providing housing, integration, and community programs to vulnerable populations under the same Evangelische Kirche umbrella.
• Pfefferwerk Stadtkultur gGmbH: Berlin-based nonprofit operating community centers, family support, and youth integration programs in Pankow and other districts. Comparable multi-program community services model with strong neighborhood anchor facilities.

Broad incumbents

• AWO Berlin: Arbeiterwohlfahrt is one of Germany's largest welfare associations with a strong Berlin presence running family centers, youth work, and integration programs. Comparable program mix to JHV but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Diakonie Berlin: Diakonie is the Protestant social welfare umbrella in Germany, with Berlin offices providing integration, youth, and family services. JHV sits within the same Evangelische church ecosystem but operates at a fraction of the scale—Diakonie is the natural institutional benchmark.
• Caritas Berlin: Caritas is the Catholic counterpart to Diakonie, operating counseling, family, and integration services throughout Berlin. Same nonprofit welfare delivery model as JHV but with denominational divergence (Catholic vs. Protestant) and substantially larger scope.

Regional players

• Volkssolidarität Berlin: Eastern German social services organization with Berlin presence providing family, youth, and senior services. Comparable nonprofit welfare model with similar grant-funded structure.

Emerging players

• Gangway e.V. Berlin: Berlin-based nonprofit providing street-based youth social work and integration support for marginalized youth. Comparable grant-funded neighborhood intervention model but narrower program focus (youth only).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evangelischer-jugendhilfe-verein

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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