VFN Charity of the Year Support

Supporting families extends beyond our own community: Giving back is at the heart of VFN, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families across Austria through fundraising, awareness, and meaningful partnerships with local charities.

At the beginning of each year, VFN members nominate and elect a Charity of the Year, selecting an Austrian non-profit organisation that supports children or families in need and reflects our shared values of care, inclusion, and community. A different charity is chosen each year, allowing us to support a wide range of organisations and extend our impact to as many children and families as possible. Throughout the year, we raise funds through VFN events and workshops, member-supported initiatives such as bake sales and the Spin the Wheel, as well as direct donations, while also using our communication channels to raise awareness of the charity’s mission and the meaningful impact of its work.

Since 2012, VFN has proudly supported a diverse range of organisations, including St. Anna Kinderspital Cancer Research, Sterntalerhof, SOS Kinderdorf, Kinder Krebs Hilfe – Elterninitiative, Beacon Beach House, Caritas Wir Tun, Verein KiB Children Care, CliniClowns, Kinderhospiz Netz, die möwe, and Sonneninsel. Together with our members, we have helped provide essential support, services, and hope to countless children and families facing difficult circumstances.