Our commitment – locally and nationwide

We aim to use our funding to create a sense of community among those who live in our properties. To this end, we are increasingly focusing on educational and cultural projects that are highly relevant to our tenants. We consider this to be the most effective and appropriate way in which we as a residential real estate company can help make the cities in which we operate a place where people are able to live and love.

Vonovia social foundation

Founded in 2002, The Vonovia social foundation works to promote active citizenship and individual initiative within a residential context. Support is given predominantly to small projects that are run by residents themselves. The foundation is not aligned with any particular political views or religious beliefs.

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On-site commitment and donations

We work to promote social commitment across Germany through our special subsidy program. Vonovia works with municipal authorities, social associations, churches, neighborhood initiatives, sports clubs and many other actors to support community life in our cities and neighborhoods.

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Vonovia Award for Photography

Since 2017, the Vonovia Award for Photography has been awarded in recognition of outstanding series of photographs based around the topic of home. A top-class jury of experts selects the prize-winners.

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Our projects

Housing First

We are committed to helping homeless people across Germany and support various initiatives, including “Housing First.” The program first provides homeless people with a place to live, then takes targeted steps to address their other everyday problems.

GemüseAckerdemie

More than 1,300 schools and day-care centers across Germany participate in the "GemüseAckerdemie" and “AckerRacker” educational programs. The aim is to awaken children's and young people's enthusiasm for healthy eating, nature and sustainability by having them grow their own vegetables so they can experience the growing process first-hand and learn about where food comes from. We provide the schools with financial support.

Food banks

Given that we view ourselves as part of society, we also feel that it is our responsibility to help the less fortunate among us and support social institutions. That is why we make regular donations to food banks in Germany.

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Sustainability

We build new homes and rent out existing residential properties, focusing on sustainability and taking our buildings' environment footprint into account in the process.

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Society and contribution to urban development

Our company wants to help create livable neighborhoods throughout Germany.

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Homes and customers

We take our responsibility as Germany’s biggest landlord seriously and create attractive – and affordable – homes.

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Environment and climate

As a key driver of climate protection in the housing industry, we are aiming to have virtually climate-neutral housing stock by 2045. The tool we use to guide our actions is the 2020 Vonovia Climate Path.

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