A place of security. A second home.

Loving support for children with life-shortening illnesses and their families. Your donation makes this important work possible. Choose between a one-time or monthly donation.

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Why your donation strengthens families.

When a child suffers from a life-shortening illness, Sternenbrücke becomes a place of security and comfort for the whole family. Here they find support, assistance, and moments of closeness and community. With your donation, you give hope and help so families find strength and relaxation.

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738€

We need to raise this amount every day through donations in order to support the entire family.
1.640€

This is how much a day's stay costs for a family at Sternenbrücke.
55%

The majority of our daily expenses are covered by health and nursing care insurance funds.
180

Sternenbrücke supports around 180 families with seriously ill children every year.

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Long-term support

With a regular donation, membership in our Friends association, or a bequest, you can help us to ensure that our guests and their families receive ongoing support—and give them valuable moments of relief and security.

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Donate as a company

Whether as a one-time supporter or a long-term partner at our side, your corporate commitment to Sternenbrücke means you are taking on social responsibility and becoming an ambassador for children's hospice work.

Volunteering

We would be delighted if you would volunteer your time, either regularly or occasionally.

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Training

Our training program provides you with comprehensive preparation for your volunteer work at Sternenbrücke—practical and personalized.

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Requirements

Do you have time, stability, and commitment to offer? Then we look forward to welcoming you as part of our community.

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Fields of activity

Get involved where help is needed: whether it's nursing, cooking, or public relations—your support makes a difference.

More information

This is how we use our resources

We use our financial resources – including donations, grants and benefits from health and nursing care insurance funds – with the utmost care. They are allocated to various areas, all of which are geared towards providing the best possible support for seriously ill young people and their families.

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49% Care-related expenses

We take care of the children's medical and nursing needs – always with love, respect, and the goal of providing them with a sense of security.
17% Administrative expenses

Behind every helping hand is a well-organized structure. Our administration ensures that everything runs smoothly—so that our guests can take center stage.
10% Material expenses

From special care beds to food and energy, these expenses ensure that our guests can enjoy a warm and child-friendly environment.
11% Grief counseling and psychosocial support

When words fail, we are there. We support parents, siblings, and relatives with open ears, empathy, and services that provide support in difficult times.
5% Therapeutic Offers

Music, art, or animal-assisted therapies—these offerings create small rays of hope and help our guests find joy and expression, even in difficult moments.
4% Pedagogical support for siblings

Siblings also need support. We create spaces where they can share their feelings, be understood, and simply be themselves.
4% Medical Care

Our medical care ensures that our guests receive the best possible care—with a focus on freedom from pain, quality of life, and dignity.

Giving hope together

Loving support for children with life-shortening illnesses and their families. Your donation makes this important work possible. Choose between a one-time or monthly donation.

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Our history

Find out how it all began: For over 20 years, Sternenbrücke has been a place of hope and solidarity—a temporary home for families going through difficult times.

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Our mission

Strengthening the bond of life together: Our mission is to accompany children with life-shortening illnesses and their families with love, care, and support.