Eröffnung Charity Wald Galeria Bonn

In the organizer's words:

Opening of Galeria Charity Forest on November 13

Once again this year, GALERIA is sending out a strong signal for social commitment and solidarity with its "Charity Forest" project. The aim of the campaign is to support children in difficult life situations and give them new perspectives. On November 13 at 4 p.m., GALERIA cordially invites you to the opening ceremony of the Charity Forest at the store at Remigiusstrasse 20-24. The event will be accompanied by presenter Jasmin Lenz. All Bonn residents and guests from the region are cordially invited to be there when GALERIA gives the starting signal for a special campaign. During the event, guests can expect a festive atmosphere with live music, ballet performances, pastries and drinks.

How the charity forest works

On each Charity Tree are wish lists from residents of social institutions - mostly from children whose heart's desires are waiting to be fulfilled. GALERIA visitors can choose a wish list, purchase the gift on it and hand it in at the respective store by the end of the campaign. In Bonn until December 15 at the checkout on the 4th floor. The gifts and donations are handed over to the social institutions shortly before Christmas so that they are under the Christmas trees in time for the festive season.

This year, over 1,000 wish lists from children and families who are cared for by social institutions are hanging on the festively decorated trees in Bonn's GALERIA. The following organizations will be supported in 2025: Maria im Walde, Stiftung Buntes Herz, Jugendhilfeeinrichtung der Diakonie, Kinderheim Haus Eichenhöhe, Familienhaus Uniklinikum Bonn, Ronald McDonald Haus, Bunter Kreis Rheinland, Autonomes Frauenhaus Bonn, Stiftung Gemeindepsychiatrie.

An established tradition - from one tree to an entire forest

Today, the charity forest is an established heart project throughout Germany - and has its roots far back in GALERIA's history. Decades ago, individual stores already had so-called charity trees from which customers could pick Christmas wishes to fulfill and bring joy to children in difficult life situations. Over the years, the great positive response turned one tree into a whole forest. Today, all GALERIA stores in Germany take part in the campaign. The number of trees varies from store to store - depending on the size and space available - but the same principle applies everywhere: giving joy together, fulfilling wishes and supporting children.