As the year draws to a close, a time traditionally associated with giving, we’d like to introduce you to some Berlin organizations and associations worthy of your donation or commitment—almost a tradition for us. In recent years, a project at the eastern end of Kreuzberg has gained traction, offering moments of delight: The “S27 Art and Education” initiative in Schlesische Strasse manages various projects at different locations. What binds them together is the collaboration between artists and young people, many of whom have a refugee background. Together, they build, develop, set up, cook, and share everyday life, fostering community and work. The initiative has given rise to numerous creative endeavors, such as the “Killing Me Softly” amateur care service and a cosmopolitan city composed of reconstructed houses, streets, and neighborhoods that participants had to leave behind in their home countries. An initiative as vibrant, dynamic, and meaningful as love, art, and life itself. Donations can be made here. For many winters now, Berliner Kältehilfe has been ensuring the sheer survival of homeless individuals. (read more)

Despite this, or perhaps because of it, this vital facility for homeless people relies on support. Donations of time and goods are also welcome here. As we know, literature can be to the brain what shelter and food are to the body. Two initiatives dedicated to feeding the mind are EOTO e.V., an acronym for “Each One Teach One,” a community-based education and empowerment project in Berlin promoting the interests of black, African, and Afro-diasporic people in Germany and Europe. It runs its own library on Afro-diasporic literature, philosophy, and culture, among other things. Another Berlin classic of volunteering takes a practical approach to reading: the Berliner Lesepatenschaft is always on the lookout for new mentors to practice reading with children in elementary school and daycare centers. You can get involved directly here. Perhaps welcome 2024 with good deeds instead of resolutions. Happy New Year!

Text: Hilka Dirks / Photos: Dirk Wullenkord, Milly Reid & Yan Krukau

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Today, a bit of self-promotion – the reason is that here at Cee Cee, we often notice that many people aren’t fully aware of all the things we do. Sure, our email magazine and curated content for city living across various channels are well-known. But we’re more than that – we’re a whole team of designers, content experts, and event managers. Together, we form Cee Cee Creative – a creative agency that boosts visibility for businesses and brands. This takes the form of recognizable logos – like Miles, which you’ve probably seen zooming by – turning the ‘E’ into an ‘F’ has practically become a Berlin pastime here… Anyway: besides brandings for mobility brands, we love discovering places, promoting them, and bringing them to life. For Potsdamer Platz, we not only redesigned the website and manage the social media channels but also engage in Place Making, contributing even more to city life. But don’t worry; we also venture beyond Berlin. A heartfelt project in Uckermark involved designing the website for Gutshaus Friedenfelde – we just love holiday homes. Maybe you’re also familiar with the beautiful New Haus Ensemble – and who knows, maybe it has a bit to do with us that it’s always fully booked. Because after design comes marketing – and that can take many forms. One of the most exciting activations this year was in collaboration with On. And since we have quite a few Swiss roots here, we also work for companies like Swiss Life. If you need support in 2024, from branding and content creation to high-performing social campaigns or live experiences, get in touch. We welcome new challenges.

Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: Robyn Steffen / Graphics: Cee Cee Creative

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