160 society. As was already evident from the more than 800 submissions, small projects in particular can achieve great things in Austria. All of these initiatives, which fight against the marginalization of refugees, people with special needs, old and sick people, promote educational needs and strengthen civil society or advocate more respect and diversity in society, are worthy of recognition. In particular, the winning “Place of respect 2016” project from Lower Austria illustrated that small towns like Gross Gerungs and Langschlag often have a big heart. The joint goal of RZB AG’s collaboration with the Austrian Economic Chambers is to present the achievements of small and medium-sized enterprises in Austria to the public with greater impact. The transition in our economic system has arrived in business and trade. The best of the best are identified with the “Winner by passion” award, who brought their companies to the top with their great achievements. RZB AG is an exclusive sponsor for this event and supports the media cooperation with the publishing group NEWS, which is affiliated with the project. CONCORDIA Social Projects is an internationally active, independent aid organization for children, adolescents and families in need. RBI AG supports the project “Casa Comunitara” in Tudora, Republic of Moldova. As part of facilitated living groups, children and youths who have been left behind and often traumatized and feel understandably lost are assisted around the clock socially and psychologically by qualified mentors. In the autumn of 2016, a suitable house with an area of 167 m2 was finally purchased. However, it needed some minor remodeling. The first children and youths should be able to move in during the spring of 2017. Raiffeisen Bausparkasse Gesellschaft m.b.H also supported CONCORDIA Social Projects within the scope of its Christmas benefit campaign in 2016. The contribution is for the benefit of children living in poverty in Bulgaria, Romania and the Republic of Moldova. The money earned from selling Christmas punch and giving out cookies was rounded up by the Managing Board of Raiffeisen Bausparkasse and given to a good cause: It was donated to the association of Viennese Women’s shelters, which supports women in emergency situations. As part of a charity campaign, Valida Vorsorge Management donated one euro each for every employee of the participating corporate customers who switched from receiving their account information by mail to receiving it online. The total contribution check of more than € 5,000 was handed over to the Episcopal Unemployment Foundation in Upper Austria. The foundation started the JU-CAN youth project (“I can if someone trusts me”) in response to the high youth unemployment in 2009. The target group is young people between 16 and 20 years old who receive support entering the world of work through a comprehensive approach to mentoring. Kathrein Privatbank AG supported the Samaritan Association’s Nikolauszug (St. Nicholas parade). This is an unforgettable Advent weekend for hundreds of children who have difficult lives, and was held for the 17th time. Accompanied by the Samaritan Association and many volunteers, the children visited the national park center at Mittersill and the Advent market in Zell am See. The main attraction was St. Nicholas’s visit on Sunday, when each child was given an Advent sack full of goodies.
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