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Fight for Karl Helga: Call for donations for Leipzig's cultural pearl!
Plagwitz is fighting to preserve the “Karl Helga” cultural area after the CG Group went bankrupt. Call for donations started.
Fight for Karl Helga: Call for donations for Leipzig's cultural pearl!
In Leipzig-Plagwitz, the “karlhelga” project is facing a decisive turning point. The green, non-commercial village, which serves as a meeting and cultural place without pressure to consume, has been an important contact point for a wide variety of groups for 15 years. The diverse activities include concerts, film screenings, plenary sessions and workshops that promote a self-governing community and focus on sustainable approaches. With over 700 trees, the site also contributes to biodiversity and the urban climate. But the future of Wagenplatz has been uncertain since the CG Group bought the site and recently filed for bankruptcy, which activists see as an opportunity to acquire the site. The L-IZ reports that A GoFundMe appeal for donations was launched with a goal of 14,000 euros. So far, around 3,000 euros have been collected, which will be used to finance the loans for the acquisition of the site.
The CG Group, which was known for its real estate projects in the past, has bought the site, which represents a massive break for the non-commercial use of “karlhelga”. Activists have been fighting for three years to preserve this ecological open space, which is also one of the last unsealed areas in Plagwitz. According to information from karlhelga.noblogs.org The preservation of Karl Helga is not only a question of cultural life, but also of nature conservation, as the area serves as a habitat for endangered species such as the green toad.
Community call for support
In order to put together the package to secure the car space, in addition to donations, it is also crucial to look for direct loans from 500 euros. This financial support is urgently needed to cover current costs and ensure the long-term preservation of “karlhelga”. “Donations are also requested to cover current costs,” the information states. Lorraine, a spokeswoman for the project, appeals to the community: “Every euro counts and brings us closer to our goal.”
In addition to financial support, those interested can also help by sharing the campaign on social media or having conversations with others to raise awareness. The project is open to everyone who is interested in a cultural and social space where people in difficult life situations can find a home. Supporters and interested parties are invited to visit the “karlhelga” website to find out about the various ways in which they can contribute to the preservation of this unique place.
As activists continue to fight to preserve the site, the question remains: Will it be possible to preserve Wagenplatz and actively support the community? Time will tell how the situation will develop, but the commitment of supporters remains undiminished.