Image IIV – Messehallen In August 2015 1,200 refugees were accommodated in one of the Hamburg exhibition halls. The hardship of the people generated a wave of solidarity among the population of Hamburg. In the neighboring hall one of the largest collection points for donations in Germany was spontaneously created. With the help of logistic professionals, local companies and especially thousands of helpful people, the collection centre became one of the most effective distribution points for all kinds of donations in Hamburg. From here, not only the local and other refugees in Hamburg were supplied but for example, also homeless shelters. Today the organization that is now called Hanseatic Help e.V. is located close to the fish market and still works mainly through the support of the population to professionally collect and distribute donations. Check out www.hanseatic-help.org to get involved.