# Caritas Vienna Launches Winter Emergency Program

October 26, 2026 at 03:44 PM

> Caritas Vienna activates 24/7 hotlines and expanded street work to provide shelter and survival aid for the homeless this winter season.

**Caritas Vienna** officially launches its winter emergency aid program on October 28, as announced by Director **Klaus Schwertner**. The initiative activates 24/7 cold weather telephone lines and increases street work services to support the city's homeless population.

The 01/480 4553 hotline operates daily to assist those in need. Last winter, the service received over 15,500 calls, helping 490 acutely homeless individuals find shelter. Caritas and **Fonds Soziales Wien** have added 70 new spots across two specific locations.

Street work teams led by **Susanne Peter** will distribute sleeping bags, warm clothing, and hot drinks. With 1,890 year-round beds and additional day centers, this expanded winter network provides essential survival resources during the dangerous cold season.

**Vienna**

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