Help for people
Information in simple language
EVIM is a large organization that helps people.
It is part of Diakonie Hessen. Diakonie is a word from the church. It means helping people who need help.
EVIM helps elderly people, young people, families, and people with disabilities.
EVIM has over 3,400 employees.
In addition, 400 volunteers help out.
EVIM is located in over 155 places in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate.
EVIM has its headquarters in Wiesbaden.
History of EVIM
175 years ago, a pastor wanted to help poor and sick people.
The pastor's name was Ludwig Eibach.
In 1850, he and others founded the EVIM association.
Three years later, they opened a house for young people.
There, the young people received help.
Today, EVIM helps many people.
EVIM promotes respect, appreciation, and community.
EVIM also protects the environment and works in an environmentally friendly manner.
Our motto is "MitMenschen" (with people).
This means that we work with people and help others as good fellow human beings.
EVIM is an abbreviation of our long name.
Our long name is EVIM Evangelischer Verein für Innere Mission in Nassau (Protestant Association for Inner Mission in Nassau).
The letters E, V, I, and M are the first letters of the most important words in the name.
Who does EVIM help?
EVIM provides assistance in four areas:
1. Elderly care
- EVIM cares for elderly people.
- There are nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
- EVIM also provides assistance at home.
EVIM elderly care
2. Participation
- EVIM helps people with disabilities.
- There are apartments, care, and work.
- EVIM offers art, music, theater, and dance.
3. Youth assistance
- EVIM helps children, young people, and families.
- There are many different types of assistance available, depending on your needs.
4. Education
- EVIM supports children and young people in their learning.
- Every child should discover their strengths.
- EVIM helps them to shape their own lives independently.
Who runs EVIM?
Two board members manage EVIM.
The two board members are Pastor Matthias Loyal and Jörg Wiegand.
The administrative board advises and supervises the work. Many
people work on the administrative board on a voluntary basis.
The administrative board collects good ideas and makes many decisions for EVIM. The board of
directors must also abide by these decisions.
EVIM is a non-profit organization.
This means that EVIM does not work for profit, but to help people.
More about EVIM's work
Further offers from EVIM
The EVIM workshops
People with disabilities can work. There are many opportunities
for this at the EVIM workshops.
LoveLife
EVIM also helps people with disabilities with issues such as love, relationships, and family.
The service is called LoveLife.