German Cities Launch Winter Aid Programs for the Homeless

With temperatures dropping, cities like Hamburg, Berlin, and Frankfurt are expanding emergency shelters and services for homeless individuals.

Hamburg's winter emergency program begins with 700 additional shelter beds, alongside existing facilities, to provide refuge from the cold.
Berlin's cold aid season starts with three Kältebusse offering transport to 1,050 available shelter spots, though funding relies heavily on donations.
Potsdam initiates its winter help program, providing 70 beds with potential expansion, aiming to ensure no one is turned away during harsh weather.
Frankfurt expands its low-threshold services, including a U-Bahn station shelter accommodating 210 people, and a Kältebus distributing essentials.
Hessen municipalities prepare for winter by organizing tailored frost protection services, though some individuals choose not to utilize these resources.