Hartwig-Hesse-Stiftung

The Hartwig-Hesse-Stiftung is a charitable foundation under German civil law (gemeinnützige Stiftung bürgerlichen Rechts) based in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded in 1826 by the merchant Hartwig Hesse as the "Hartwig Hesse's Witwen-Stift," a residential foundation that offered free accommodation primarily to the widows of brokers and sailors. The only condition for residents was that they plant a tree once a year in the communal garden. The foundation was administered by its founder and a five-member board of trustees (Kuratorium), and costs were covered by income from rental apartments on the same grounds. In 1976 the foundation received its current name. According to its statutes, it serves exclusively and directly charitable and benevolent purposes by promoting care for the elderly and supporting people in need, regardless of religious affiliation. It is led by an honorary board of trustees and a management team supported by staff. Its administration and management are located at Alexanderstraße 29 in Hamburg-St. Georg. Today the Hartwig-Hesse-Stiftung is a Hamburg institution offering services across all areas of care and support for the elderly. Its range includes inpatient and outpatient nursing care, assisted living (Servicewohnen), residential complexes, and shared housing-and-care communities (Wohn-Pflege-Gemeinschaften), with a particular focus on dementia. Its facilities include the Hartwig Hesse Haus am Klövensteen and the Zindler-Haus in Hamburg-St. Georg for inpatient care; the Gagfah-Hesse-Haus, the Hartwig-Hesse-Quartier (formerly Hartwig Hesse's Witwen-Stift) and the Heerlein- & Zindler-Stiftung for assisted living; and the Keitel-Stiftung, the Heine'sche Wohnstift, the St. Gertrud Stift and the Heerlein- und Zindler-Stiftung as residential complexes. The foundation currently operates six shared housing-and-care communities in the Hartwig-Hesse-Quartier in St. Georg, in Brennerstraße, in the Parkquartier Hohenfelde, in Altona and two in Rissen. Its outpatient services include counseling, home care and support, home nursing, and brokerage of services such as everyday companionship and household help. The outpatient nursing services in Hamburg-St. Georg, Barmbek and Rissen provide help and support in the home, staffed by qualified geriatric nurses, health and nursing professionals, nursing assistants, home-economics helpers and volunteers doing federal voluntary service. The foundation is particularly proud of the Parkquartier Hohenfelde and the Hartwig-Hesse-Quartier, which it describes as milestones in urban development that demonstrate how the demands of an aging society can be met in a modern and future-oriented way. In 2026 the Hartwig-Hesse-Stiftung will celebrate its 200th anniversary, with numerous events planned.

The Hartwig-Hesse-Stiftung was founded in 1826 by the merchant Hartwig Hesse as the "Hartwig Hesse's Witwen-Stift" (a residential foundation). It provided free accommodation primarily to the widows of brokers and sailors. The only condition imposed on residents was that they plant a tree once a year in the communal garden. The costs were covered by income from rental apartments on the same grounds. At that time, the foundation was administered by its founder himself and a board of trustees (Kuratorium) consisting of five members. For this purpose, an administrative building was located on the premises. In 1855, Daniel Schutte (1798–1886) was a member of the Kuratorium. Daniel Schutte and his wife Bertha Marianne de Jongh benefited the foundation through their joint will of December 13, 1882. In 1976, the foundation received its current name. It is a legally capable, charitable foundation under civil law and, according to its statutes, serves exclusively and directly charitable and benevolent purposes by promoting care for the elderly and supporting people in need, regardless of adherence to a particular religion. The foundation is led by an honorary board of trustees and a management team, assisted by employees. As of 2019, the board of trustees consists of Anette Teichler as chair, together with Regine Schultz-Süchting, Iris Schmeling, Sebastian von Meer, Christian Clermont, Peer Schmidt-Ohm, Justus zur Nieden, Andreas Thiemann and Harald Fritz. Over time, the foundation expanded its services and facilities. Its current facilities include inpatient care institutions: the Hartwig Hesse Haus am Klövensteen and the Zindler-Haus in Hamburg St. Georg. Assisted living facilities include the Gagfah-Hesse-Haus, the Hartwig-Hesse-Quartier (formerly Hartwig Hesse's Witwen-Stift) and the Heerlein- & Zindler-Stiftung. Residential complexes include the Keitel-Stiftung, the Heine'sche Wohnstift, the St. Gertrud Stift and the Heerlein- und Zindler-Stiftung. The foundation currently operates six shared housing-and-care communities (Wohn-Pflege-Gemeinschaften) at locations in the Hartwig-Hesse-Quartier in St. Georg, in Brennerstraße, in the Parkquartier Hohenfelde, in Altona and two in Rissen. Its outpatient service offers counseling, home care and support, home nursing, and brokerage of services such as everyday companionship and household help. The outpatient nursing services in Hamburg-St. Georg, Barmbek and Rissen provide help and support in the home. Staff include qualified geriatric nurses, health and nursing professionals, nursing assistants, home-economics helpers and volunteers doing federal voluntary service. The foundation is particularly proud of the Parkquartier Hohenfelde and the Hartwig-Hesse-Quartier, which it describes as milestones in urban development that demonstrate how the demands of an aging society can be met in a modern and future-oriented way. In 2026, the Hartwig-Hesse-Stiftung will celebrate its 200th anniversary with numerous events.

• 2026

  The Hartwig-Hesse-Stiftung celebrates its 200th anniversary with numerous events.

• 2019

  Board of trustees includes Anette Teichler as chair and eight other members.

• 1976

  The foundation receives its current name, Hartwig-Hesse-Stiftung.

• 1882

  Daniel Schutte and his wife Bertha Marianne de Jongh benefit the foundation through their joint will dated December 13, 1882.

• 1855

  Daniel Schutte (1798–1886) serves as a member of the Kuratorium.

• 1826

  Foundation established by merchant Hartwig Hesse as Hartwig Hesse's Witwen-Stift (residential foundation).

A Hamburg charitable foundation providing comprehensive housing, care and nursing services for the elderly, with a focus on dementia and modern urban development projects.

• Hartwig Hesse Haus am Klövensteen

• Zindler-Haus

• Gagfah-Hesse-Haus

• Hartwig-Hesse-Quartier

• Heerlein- & Zindler-Stiftung

• Keitel-Stiftung

• Heine'sche Wohnstift

• St. Gertrud Stift

• Parkquartier Hohenfelde

• Wohn-Pflege-Gemeinschaften (six locations)

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