HelsinkiMissio
HelsinkiMissio · Helsinki · Since 1883 · Social welfare
Social work organisation fighting loneliness with crisis support, youth services and elderly friendship programs.
Our mission
To fight loneliness and help people in crisis — young and old.
Our vision
A city where no one has to be lonely.
Our goals
What we're working towards — and how far we've come.
A friend for every lonely senior
64%1,000 friendship pairs by 2027
Why it matters: Loneliness is as harmful to health as smoking.
No one alone at Christmas
70%Christmas dinner for 300 guests
Why it matters: Holidays are the loneliest time for many.
What your support makes possible
Your time counts too: One weekly visit becomes the highlight of an elderly person's week.
Where your money goes
Illustrative demonstration allocation, not an audited report.
Why we need your support
- ●Demand for our services is growing faster than public funding.
- ●New programs need start-up money before they can sustain themselves.
- ●Volunteers need training, tools and coordination.
Donors get more than a receipt: priority access to volunteer roles, project visits and a say in what we build next.
From donation to independence
How we turned past support into lasting change
Donations are an investment in projects that grow their own income — not a lifeline forever.
Latest posts
Weekly program session in Helsinki — full house again!
2026-11-13
Welcome to our 12 new volunteers this month.
2026-11-13
Community event brought families, partners and donors together.
2026-11-13
Certificates
- ✓ Audited 2025