Soziale Stadt Potsdam e.V.

What Soziale Stadt Potsdam e.V. does

Soziale Stadt Potsdam e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) in Potsdam, Germany, that operates as the parent umbrella for Soziale Stadt ProPotsdam gemeinnützige GmbH, which in turn runs the Friedrich-Reinsch-Haus community center located at Milanhorst 9 in the Schlaatz neighborhood. The organization functions as a traditional neighborhood institution providing intergenerational and intercultural community programming, offering a fixed weekly schedule of free activities — including Café Milan (Mondays), senior sports such as Miteinander-Füreinander Seniorensport and Rücken & Relax und Tanzfitness (Tuesdays and Wednesdays), the Suppentopf community meal (Tuesdays and Fridays), Denksport, Lerncafé adult literacy classes delivered in partnership with VHS Potsdam, Salsa classes, and the Singespaß community choir — alongside seasonal offerings such as Ferienprogramm vacation activities for children aged 8-12, the Multi-Kulti-Küche cross-cultural cooking workshop, Kulturbühne cultural stage events including a Schlagerbeachparty, Schulstartparty, and a Spieleausleihe game-lending service.

The underlying operating model is built on no proprietary technology: there are no digital platforms, no mobile apps, and no AI components. The "technology" is a physical community center facility embedded in the Schlaatz neighborhood, with outreach conducted primarily through Facebook, RSS feeds, Telegram (for the Multi-Kulti-Küche), direct word-of-mouth, and partnerships with local schools and kindergartens. Distribution is exclusively in-person at the Friedrich-Reinsch-Haus during opening hours (Monday-Friday 9:00-16:00), with scheduled summer breaks (e.g., July 20 to August 9, 2026).

The revenue model is a non-profit mix of public grants, foundation support, and donations. The primary funder is the Landeshauptstadt Potsdam (the city government), which provides core operating grants supporting programs such as the Multi-Kulti-Küche. The Wilhelm-von-Türk-Stiftung Potsdam provides supplementary funding for children's vacation programs and community events. Donations are solicited through betterplace.org, and a small number of events carry modest participation fees (e.g., 6.50 EUR for Nachbarschaftsfrühstück, 10 EUR requested for some Ferienprogramm offerings to cover food and transit). With only 5 employees, the operation is small and locally scoped, serving residents of a single Potsdam neighborhood rather than operating across multiple markets.

Name

Soziale Stadt Potsdam e.V.

Legal name

Soziale Stadt ProPotsdam gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://milanhorst-potsdam.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Soziale Stadt Potsdam e.V. is a Potsdam-based non-profit that operates the Friedrich-Reinsch-Haus community center in the Schlaatz neighborhood, offering free intergenerational and intercultural weekly programming — senior fitness, adult literacy, children's vacation activities, cultural events, and community meals — funded by public grants, foundation support, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Potsdam

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Grants: Funded through public grants from Landeshauptstadt Potsdam and other government sources for specific programs such as the Multi-Kulti-Küche and adult education initiatives.
2. Donations: Accepts charitable donations through betterplace.org platform. Donations are requested for many programs to cover operational costs.
3. Event Participation Fees: Some events have modest participation fees or suggested donations, such as the Nachbarschaftsfrühstück at 6.50 EUR per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Soziale Stadt Potsdam e.V. operates the Friedrich-Reinsch-Haus, a non-profit community center in the Schlaatz neighborhood of Potsdam, offering free or low-cost intergenerational and intercultural programming. Core offerings include weekly senior sports and dance fitness classes, adult literacy and basic education through the VHS Potsdam Lerncafé, salsa and choir groups, neighborhood soup meals, children's vacation programs, cultural stage events, and a board game lending service.

Product overview

Soziale Stadt Potsdam e.V. operates the Friedrich-Reinsch-Haus as a unified community center facility offering diverse social programs and services. The center provides regular weekly programming including Café Milan, senior sports (Rücken & Relax, Tanzfitness, Miteinander-Füreinander), adult education (Lerncafé), dance classes (Salsa), choir (Singespaß), and neighborhood meals (Suppentopf). Seasonal offerings include vacation programs for children, cultural stage performances, and special events. The facility also manages a game lending service and community garden projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Suppentopf: Neighborhood soup meet-up program offering free soup to go, running every Tuesday and Friday
• Café Milan
• Multi-Kulti-Küche
• Kulturbühne
• Wissen und Genießen

Products and services

• Friedrich-Reinsch-Haus Community Center The main community center facility serving as a neighborhood meeting place for intergenerational and intercultural community engagement in the Schlaatz district of Potsdam. Open Monday-Friday 9-16 Uhr for general inquiries.
• Café Milan A weekly neighborhood café open every Monday 14:00-16:00, offering homemade cake and seasonal crafting activities for community members to socialize and meet new people. Free with donations welcome.
• Rücken & Relax und Tanzfitness Senior-focused exercise program combining relaxation and dance fitness every Wednesday 11:00-12:00, designed for seniors and beginners with accessible, joint-friendly movements.
• Miteinander - Füreinander Seniorensport Senior sports program every Tuesday 09:00-11:00 led by certified trainers, focusing on mobility, endurance, and strength with additional social activities and community events.
• Das Lerncafé für Erwachsene Free learning café offering literacy, numeracy, and computer skills for adults every Thursday 09:15-12:15, operated by the Grundbildungszentrum of VHS Potsdam.
• Salsa für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene Free salsa dance classes every Tuesday 19:00-21:00, with beginner instruction and advanced coaching by Hernando Flores Bautista.
• Singespaß mit Ralf Kelling Weekly community singing group every Tuesday 17:00-19:00 led by Ralf Kelling, featuring piano and guitar accompaniment with diverse musical and cultural influences.
• Nachbarschaftstreff am Suppentopf / Suppe to go Community soup lunch every Tuesday and Friday 12:00-13:00, offering takeaway meals with neighborhood conversation and information about local events.
• Ferienprogramm School vacation programs for children ages 8-12, including city exploration, creative activities, theater workshops, and summer holiday celebrations. Free with suggested donations to cover costs.
• Kulturbühne Cultural stage events featuring live music, theater performances, and community entertainment, including summer beach parties and open-air concerts.
• Spieleausleihe Game lending service allowing community members to borrow board games and entertainment materials.
• Multi-Kulti-Küche Cross-cultural cooking workshop bringing together diverse community members to share recipes, cook together, and practice German conversation in a relaxed setting. Free, funded by Landeshauptstadt Potsdam.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Wilhelm-von-Türk-Stiftung PotsdamsupportingOthersProvides financial support for children's vacation programs and community events. Has supported Ferienprogramm and Schulstartparty activities.
• Landeshauptstadt PotsdamcoreOthersPrimary public funding source for the organization's operations. Provides grants supporting the Multi-Kulti-Küche program and other community initiatives.
• VHS Potsdam (Volkshochschule)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides the Lerncafé adult education program at the Friedrich-Reinsch-Haus. VHS Potsdam's Grundbildungszentrum delivers literacy and basic education courses.
• ProPotsdamsupportingOthersListed as a supporting partner. ProPotsdam is the municipal housing company of Potsdam.
• Soziale Stadt ProPotsdam gGmbHcoreOthersParent organization that operates the Friedrich-Reinsch-Haus facility. The legal entity responsible for the community center's operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AWO Potsdam: Regional branch of Germany's largest social welfare association, operating community services, senior programs, and neighborhood outreach across Brandenburg. Comparable in target population and program types (senior fitness, family support, integration), but operates at much larger scale across the region.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Potsdam: Local branch of Germany's Red Cross society operating senior programs, family support, and community-based social services. Comparable in neighborhood-level service delivery and reliance on public funding and donations.
• Diakonie Potsdam: Regional Protestant social welfare organization running community programs, family services, and senior engagement across Potsdam. Comparable in mission and target demographics, with broader service portfolio and multiple locations.
• Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Berlin: Major social services organization operating neighborhood-based community work, migration services, and senior programs throughout the Berlin-Brandenburg region. Overlaps with Soziale Stadt Potsdam in serving multicultural, low-income, and elderly populations through community-based programming.

Direct peers

• Mehrgenerationenhaus (Federal Network): Federal program supporting hundreds of intergenerational community meeting houses across Germany. Directly comparable in mission (intergenerational community building, free programming, volunteer-driven engagement) and operating model (physical neighborhood facility with diverse weekly programming).
• Stadtteilzentrum Steglitz e.V. Berlin-based neighborhood community center operating as a meeting place for residents with intergenerational programming, cultural events, and social services. Closely comparable in scale, physical-facility model, and community-led engagement approach.
• Volkshochschule Potsdam (VHS Potsdam): Adult education provider that already co-delivers the Lerncafé program at Friedrich-Reinsch-Haus. Comparable in offering structured community education (literacy, language, basic skills) to adult learners in Potsdam, often delivered in or through neighborhood facilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FriedrichReinschHaus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soziale-stadt-potsdam-e-v-

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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