Social commitment is our credo
FUCHS SE is convinced that in addition to generating added value every company must be committed to building society. Therefore, FUCHS SE sponsors commitment in social, charitable non-profit organizations and self-help groups in Mannheim.
Anpfiff ins Leben
FUCHS SE has been sponsoring the "Anpfiff ins Leben" initiative since 2012, focusing on an integrative fostering. As part of the "Aufstiegshelfer-Initiative," Stefan Fuchs, CEO of FUCHS, is personally taking on the role of "Aufstiegshelfer" and, in his role as mentor, is particularly committed to the academic development as well as the preparation for the career entry of his protégés.
FUCHS Sponsorship Award
FUCHS supports social institutions in Mannheim with the FUCHS Sponsorship Award, which is under the patronage of mayor Christian Specht. The award winners are selected in cooperation with the City of Mannheim. In 2024, the prize is endowed with a total of 75,000 euros for the first time, which is intended to support twelve social projects with a focus on sustainability and the promotion of children.
Volunteer Day of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region
FUCHS is part of the group of companies that care about the future of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. With our commitment, we set an example! In doing so, we act in a multi-layered manner and serve a wide variety of topics: such as the topics of sustainability, climate change, technology, real estate, business, digitalization or healthcare. The core of our choice of topics lies in social commitment. For example, we have been supporting the Rhine-Neckar region's "Freiwilligentag" (Volunteer Day) for years and contribute to the fulfillment of numerous wishes of associations, kindergartens, schools and other organizations. The entire region is set in motion: Numerous volunteers are working together.
Our latest project: As the FUCHS team, we were at Rheinau Primary School in Mannheim this year and spruced up the school garden there by creating a raised bed and a herb spiral as well as planting vegetables and flowers. The school garden is to be used by the school club in the future and enable outdoor lessons.
Further information about the Freiwilligentag (Only available in German).
Gesundheitstreffpunkt
Since its foundation in 1981, the "Gesundheitstreffpunkt" has been involved in many ways in the social and health sector. FUCHS SE primarily supports self-help groups that receive no money from other sources.
Further information (Only available in German)
Kinderakademie Mannheim
Picture: Kinderakademie Mannheim
FUCHS SE supports the Children's Academy Mannheim, an institution for the qualified promotion of highly gifted primary school children. The academy is supported by the city of Mannheim and the state of Baden-Württemberg. In working groups, workshops and projects, the boys and girls are encouraged to think creatively and do research in addition to the regular school activities.
Further information (Only available in German)
Chamber Orchestra Mannheim - Mannheim School 2.0
In 2010, the Chamber Orchestra Mannheim started a unique project: In order to familiarize pupils with the instruments of an orchestra, the entire orchestra goes directly to the schools. The Chamber Orchestra Mannheim works in particular with schools in districts with special problems. In this way, the pupils' fears of the threshold can be reduced and interest in the unknown and new can be awakened. FUCHS SE has been supporting the project since 2014.
UNICEF University Run
Picture: Mannheim UNICEF University Group
The UNICEF University Run in Mannheim, organized by the Mannheim UNICEF University Group, is a charity event in which not only students and university members, but also all other people collect donations for UNICEF's education and aid projects through sporting commitment. FUCHS has been supporting the UNICEF University Run for several years now in order to make a joint contribution to the promotion of education and the well-being of children worldwide.
Further information (only available in German)
Wittenberg-Centre for Global Ethics
FUCHS SE supports the WZGE, a think tank for applied business, corporate and leadership ethics that has been in existence since 1998. It operates independently and with an international focus at the interface between research and practice. With its studies, contributions to debates, dialogue initiatives, advisory and educational services, the WZGE builds bridges between different perspectives and interests in society. In doing so, the WZGE cooperates with partners from politics, business, civil society and science. In 2010, FUCHS and many other companies signed the ‘Mission Statement for Responsible Business’, which was initiated by the WZGE.
Further information
100ProLesen
Reading newspapers contributes to general education and the development of reading and language skills. It is important that young people are informed about regional and international issues and know what is happening in the world, as this is essential if they are to form their own opinions and use the knowledge they have acquired to discuss and argue. 100ProLesen is a nationwide network committed to promoting independent opinion-forming among pupils of all school types and ensuring the use of fact-based news formats. For this reason, FUCHS is taking on the reading sponsorship for two schools in the region, thereby making a contribution to the education of young people.