DRK-Landesverband Saarland e.V.

What DRK-Landesverband Saarland e.V. does

DRK-Landesverband Saarland e.V. is the state-level chapter of the German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) for the German state of Saarland, headquartered in Saarbrücken. The organization is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) operating as a statutorily recognized welfare organization (Wohlfahrtsverband) and auxiliary in German civil protection. It runs a multilayered humanitarian service portfolio through 7 district associations (Kreisverbände) and 190 local chapters (Ortsvereine), supported by 588 employees plus a large volunteer base.

The service portfolio spans emergency response and rescue services (Rettungsdienst, Sanitätsdienst, Katastrophenschutz), ambulatory nursing care (Ambulanter Pflegedienst Dillingen, plus Saarlouis coverage), senior care (DRK-Seniorenresidenz Gersheim, day care, home emergency call / Hausnotruf, meals on wheels), specialized clinical operations (DRK-Klinik Mettlach for geriatrics and rehabilitation; DRK Klinik Haus Elstersteinpark for mother/father-child rehabilitation), blood donation coordination via DRK-Blutspendedienst Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland, psychosocial support for refugees (Psychosoziales Zentrum), migration counseling (MBE, independent asylum procedure counseling), youth programs (Jugendrotkreuz), and education (DRK-Landesschule in St. Ingbert, Rettungsdienstschule Saar, BAMF-certified language courses). The flagship technology is the DRK-Server resource management system (drkserver.org), used to coordinate volunteer responders across the German Red Cross network; the DRK-Infothek serves as an internal information portal.

The revenue model is diversified across donations (including earmarked Ukraine emergency appeals), recurring Fördermitglieder (supporting member) subscriptions, social services and care fees reimbursed through public health insurance, government funding for disaster protection and refugee care, and course/training fees. The organization is governed by a member-elected presidium (President Michael Burkert elected 16 November 2024) and sits within the parent Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, which is itself part of the 191-society International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement under the ICRC and IFRC.

Name

DRK-Landesverband Saarland e.V.

Legal name

DRK-Landesverband Saarland e.V.

Website

https://lv-saarland.drk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DRK-Landesverband Saarland e.V. is the German Red Cross state association for Saarland, delivering emergency response, rescue and ambulatory care, senior and disability services, refugee and psychosocial support, blood donation, clinical rehabilitation, and youth and training programs through 7 district associations and 190 local chapters serving the regional population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Asylum & Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Support (BPADAHAB)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Emergency medical services
• Social welfare services
• Disaster relief services
• Blood donation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saarbrücken

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization collects monetary donations from the public for humanitarian purposes, including disaster relief, Ukraine emergency aid, and general charitable activities. Donations are accepted via bank transfer (IBAN: DE11 5905 0000 0004 3430 00) and online.
2. Membership / Fördermitglieder fees: The organization generates revenue through membership fees paid by supporting members (Fördermitglieder). Members contribute financially to sustain DRK operations and programs.
3. Social services and care fees: Revenue is generated through various social service programs including ambulatory nursing care (Ambulanter Pflegedienst), meal delivery services (Essen auf Rädern), senior residences, day care, and mother-child rehabilitation clinics, which are funded through public health insurance and client fees.
4. Government and public funding: As a recognized welfare organization (Wohlfahrtsverband), the DRK-Landesverband Saarland receives public funding for disaster protection (Katastrophenschutz), refugee care, and other state-mandated humanitarian services.
5. Education and training course fees: Revenue is generated through fees for educational programs including first aid courses, babysitter training, health courses, and language courses (BAMF-certified language courses for migrants).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

DRK-Landesverband Saarland e.V. is the state-level chapter of the German Red Cross in Saarland, providing humanitarian, social, and healthcare services. Its core offerings include emergency rescue services, ambulatory nursing care, blood donation, meals-on-wheels, home emergency call systems, senior residences, day care, mother/father-child rehabilitation, migration and psychosocial counseling, first aid training, and volunteer programs (FSJ/BFD/IJFD). The organization delivers these services through 7 district associations and approximately 190 local chapters across Saarland.

Product overview

DRK-Landesverband Saarland e.V. is a regional chapter of the German Red Cross operating as a charitable humanitarian organization. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of social and healthcare services organized as distinct operational units rather than a unified software product. Core services include ambulatory nursing care, blood donation, rescue services, migration and asylum counseling, psychosocial support, voluntary services (FSJ/BFD/IJFD), first aid training, meals on wheels, home emergency response systems, transportation for disabled persons, day care, youth services (Jugendrotkreuz), and mother/child rehabilitation. The organization also operates the DRK Klinik Haus Elstersteinpark for rehabilitation and manages the DRK-Infothek information platform and drkserver resource management system. Services are delivered through 7 district associations (Kreisverbände) and approximately 190 local associations (Ortsvereine) across Saarland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jugendrotkreuz (JRK): Youth Red Cross - the children's and youth organization of the German Red Cross in Saarland
• DRK-Klinik Haus Elstersteinpark
• DRK-Landesschule
• DRK-Infothek

Products and services

• Ambulatory Nursing Care (Ambulante Pflege) Professional home nursing care services provided at patients' homes across the county of Saarlouis and various Saarbrücken districts, covering personal hygiene, medication, wound care, and basic medical support.
• Blood Donation Service (Blutspende) Blood donation drives and blood collection services coordinated through local district associations, supplying hospitals and patients in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Rescue Service (Rettungsdienst) Emergency medical services and rescue operations including ambulance transport, emergency response, and on-scene medical care for accidents and acute medical events.
• Meals on Wheels (Essen auf Rädern) Daily meal delivery service for elderly and disabled persons across multiple district associations including Homburg, Merzig-Wadern, Saarlouis, St. Ingbert, and St. Wendel.
• Home Emergency Call System (Hausnotruf) 24/7 monitored home emergency response system with rapid dispatch for elderly and vulnerable individuals requiring immediate assistance.
• First Aid Training (Erste Hilfe Ausbildung) Certified first aid courses and training programs delivered at the DRK-Landesschule in St. Ingbert, available to private individuals, drivers license applicants, and corporate clients.
• Voluntary Service Programs (Freiwilligendienste) Voluntary social programs including Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ), Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD), and Internationaler Jugendfreiwilligendienst (IJFD) for young adults seeking civic engagement.
• Jugendrotkreuz (JRK) - Youth Red Cross Children and youth organization of the German Red Cross in Saarland, offering group activities, holiday programs, school-based offerings, and youth leadership development.
• Migration Counseling (Migrationsberatung) Independent asylum procedure counseling, adult migration counseling (MBE), and integration support services for newly arrived migrants and refugees in Saarland.
• DRK Klinik Haus Elstersteinpark (Mother/Father-Child Rehabilitation Clinic) Specialized rehabilitation clinic in Saarbrücken providing mother/father-child rehabilitation services, including care for children with disabilities and their siblings.
• DRK-Klinik Mettlach (Geriatric and Rehabilitation Clinic) Geriatric and rehabilitation hospital services in Mettlach, acquired from the V&B Hospital in 1988 and operated as a core DRK facility.
• Senior Residences and Day Care (Tagespflege) Residential senior care facilities and day care services, including DRK-Seniorenresidenz Gersheim and DRK Sozialzentrum Am Markt in Saarbrücken-Dudweiler (specializing in Parkinson's care).
• Disaster Relief (Katastrophenschutz) Civil protection and disaster response services provided as a designated auxiliary to German authorities, including emergency response units (Bereitschaften) for natural disasters and major incidents.
• Psychosocial Center (Psychosoziales Zentrum) Psychological and psychosocial counseling services, including specialized support for traumatized migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable populations.
• Transport Service for People with Disabilities (Fahrdienst) Specialized accessible transportation services for people with disabilities, operated through district associations across Saarland.
• Tracing Service (Suchdienst) Service for tracing missing persons and clarifying the fates of individuals separated by conflict, displacement, or migration, including those missing from World War II.
• Health Courses (Gesundheitskurse) Health promotion programs including water gymnastics, dementia caregiver courses, and general wellness courses for the public.
• Medical Service at Events (Sanitätsdienst) On-site medical standby and first aid services provided at public events, sports matches, and gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• DRK-Haus Elstersteinpark clinic has served mothers/fathers and children with disabilities for over 40 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• DRK-Ambulanter Pflegedienst DillingenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Ambulatory nursing care service established in Dillingen in 2013, expanding the DRK's professional home care offerings in the region.
• DRK Saarland gemeinnützige Trägergesellschaft für soziale Einrichtungen mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002A non-profit operating company founded in 2002 by DRK-Landesverband Saarland and DRK-Kreisverband Sankt Ingbert to manage social facilities. Its first operation was the DRK-Seniorenresidenz Gersheim in 2002, followed by DRK Sozialzentrum Am Markt in Saarbrücken-Dudweiler in 2006.
• DRK-Blutspendedienst Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995A jointly operated blood service covering Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate. Established in 1995 and later merged into DRK-Blutspendedienst West gGmbH, it coordinates blood collection through mobile drives and supplies hospitals in the region with blood products.
• Rettungsdienstschule Saar (Rescue Service School Saarland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993A rescue service and vocational school founded in 1993 as a joint venture between the City of Saarbrücken and DRK-Landesverband Saarland. It primarily trains civil servants doing compulsory service, volunteers in the voluntary social year (FSJ), and others to become rescue paramedics.
• ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is the founding body of the Red Cross movement. DRK-Landesverband Saarland participates in the global network coordinated by ICRC, which sets humanitarian standards, monitors compliance with Geneva Conventions, and coordinates international disaster response. Recognition by the ICRC is a prerequisite for national society status.
• IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IFRC is the global federation of all 191 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. It coordinates international disaster relief, development programs, and humanitarian advocacy. The German Red Cross participates through this umbrella organization for cross-border operations and knowledge exchange.
• DRK-Kreisverbände (7 district associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe state association is structured around 7 district associations: Homburg, St. Ingbert, Merzig-Wadern, Neunkirchen, Saarbrücken, Saarlouis, and St. Wendel. Each operates independently with its own local chapters, facilities, and service portfolios, forming the operational backbone of DRK in Saarland.
• Landeshauptstadt Saarbrücken (City of Saarbrücken)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of the Rettungsdienstschule Saar (1993) alongside DRK-Landesverband Saarland, demonstrating public-sector partnership for emergency responder training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): A German humanitarian organization providing rescue services, elderly care, and refugee support with a comparable operating model. Direct peer in welfare and emergency services sectors, often competing in regional tenders for ambulance and care services.
• Diakonie Deutschland: The Protestant welfare organization in Germany operating a parallel service portfolio (elderly care, disability support, refugee services, youth programs). Direct competitor for Wohlfahrtsverband contracts and government funding in the German welfare system.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: A Catholic humanitarian organization operating emergency medical services, ambulatory care, and social services in Germany. Strong overlap with DRK's rescue service and care portfolio, competing for the same healthcare contracts and volunteer pool.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Bundesverband: A major German welfare organization providing elderly care, family services, and refugee support. Directly comparable in service portfolio and competitive overlap with DRK in municipal welfare contracts and concession-managed facilities.
• DRK-Landesverband Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V. The largest German Red Cross state association serving North Rhine-Westphalia. Operates the same humanitarian, social services, and emergency response model across a much larger population, making it the closest functional peer at greater scale and the natural benchmark for DRK Saarland's potential.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization and primary peer for social services (elderly care, family support, refugee integration). Competes directly with DRK for welfare contracts, public funding allocations, and donor relationships across Germany.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: A Protestant humanitarian organization with a parallel service portfolio including rescue services, ambulatory care, youth programs, and refugee support. Direct competitor for emergency medical contracts, Hausnotruf, and ambulatory care markets in Germany.
• DRK-Landesverband Bayern: The Bavarian Red Cross state association (Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz) operating an identical humanitarian and welfare service portfolio (emergency response, ambulatory care, youth programs). Comparable structure and revenue model, with scale differences due to Bavaria's larger population.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Generalsekretariat: The federal-level German Red Cross entity coordinating all 19 state associations. Operates as the umbrella organization and broader incumbent setting national policy, standards, and international coordination for DRK Landesverbände including Saarland.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): The global umbrella organization of 191 national Red Cross/Red Crescent societies. Sets international humanitarian standards, coordinates cross-border disaster response, and provides the broader governance framework for DRK Saarland's international activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries16 records

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