Erfurt/Bad Salzungen
The Erfurt-based TREUENBURG Group, in cooperation with its non-profit foundation Kinderfreuden, is donating €1,000 to the Caritas Association’s Mother-Child Clinic Maria am See in Bad Salzungen. This financial support benefits children who are staying or receiving treatment at the clinic during a three-week program, often due to their mothers’ psychological or physical illnesses, or because of their own health conditions. The donation will be used to furnish the children’s area with new furniture, creating a more welcoming and comfortable environment for the young guests and patients at the Caritas clinic.
“We became aware of the valuable work of the Mother-Child Clinic Maria am See through Erfurt’s Auxiliary Bishop Reinhard Hauke. The Kinderfreuden Foundation, supported by the TREUENBURG Group, is committed to ensuring children experience a carefree and joyful childhood. The clinic provides mothers and their children with a safe space for rest and recovery, which aligns perfectly with our mission. We also highly value the grief support services offered as part of the treatment concept — a sensitive and often overlooked area that is given a dedicated place here,” says Giao Linh Vu Thi of the Kinderfreuden Foundation.
“It is donations like these that enable us to offer mothers and children a relaxing stay at our clinic. We are deeply grateful to the TREUENBURG Group and the Kinderfreuden Foundation for their generous support. Every day, around 45 children are cared for in our ‘Adventure Land’ area. Since reunification, approximately 23,000 children have come through our clinic — and that leaves its marks. That’s why we rely on donations and truly appreciate this contribution,” adds Angelika Oschmann, Director of the Maria am See Caritas Clinic in Bad Salzungen.
Background
The Maria am See Caritas Clinic in Bad Salzungen welcomes mothers suffering from psychosomatic, psychovegetative, and cardiovascular conditions. Additionally, mothers and children with respiratory, metabolic, and orthopedic conditions receive treatment. Unlike standard rehabilitation centers, the Maria am See Mother-Child Clinic depends on donations. This support helps ensure that even families with limited financial means can enjoy a fulfilling, stress-free stay and fully concentrate on the therapeutic process.
The TREUENBURG Group, headquartered in Erfurt, is an investment company active in real estate and venture capital, with a focus on Central Germany. Through TREUENBURG Real Estate AG, we invest in residential and commercial properties, primarily in Thuringia, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt. In addition, TREUENBURG Venture Partners supports startups in areas such as real estate innovation, digital health, and climate tech. A further focus is on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The group currently employs over 50 people.
The Kinderfreuden Foundation, supported by the TREUENBURG Group, is dedicated to the well-being of children and adolescents in Thuringia. It supports projects that bring joy to young people and promote their development — whether through creative, athletic, or social initiatives. The foundation also provides support in difficult life situations, such as bereavement. All funds go directly to the supported projects and come from private donations and sponsorships.
Photo caption: Donation handover from the Kinderfreuden Foundation and the TREUENBURG Group to the Maria am See Caritas Clinic in Bad Salzungen. From left to right: Giao Linh Vu Thi (Kinderfreuden Foundation) and Angelika Oschmann (Director of the Maria am See Caritas Clinic in Bad Salzungen).
All photo rights are cleared for publication with source attribution: Felix Kalbe / Caritasverband für das Bistum Erfurt e.V.
