# #FondsSozialesWien in the news

October 31, 2026 at 04:13 PM

> Vienna Opens New Winter Shelter in Floridsdorf · Vienna Expands Winter Support for the Homeless · Vienna Announces Major 2027 Social Sector Cuts

[Vienna Opens New Winter Shelter in Floridsdorf](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-opens-new-winter-shelter-in-floridsdorf-45397fbd>)
*October 31, 2026 at 04:13 PM* - The 2026/2027 winter package launches with the 180-bed Obdach Siemensstraße facility to provide 24-hour emergency housing in Vienna.

[Vienna Expands Winter Support for the Homeless](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-expands-winter-support-for-the-homeless-955cfbae>)
*October 30, 2026 at 05:23 PM* - The Fonds Soziales Wien adds 1,000 shelter spots and new facilities to protect vulnerable residents during the upcoming cold season.

[Vienna Announces Major 2027 Social Sector Cuts](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-announces-major-2027-social-sector-cuts-3bc817e5>)
*October 7, 2026 at 04:47 PM* - The Vienna city government plans to cut the Fonds Soziales Wien budget by at least three percent, sparking warnings of job and service losses.