Passion for the good cause

The bear heart knitted bear moves in with us for the anniversary

In August 2018 - syracom just turneds 20 - our board of directors bought the first knitted bear at an auction, where several bears in the most dazzling colors and different shapes were sold. The little rainbow-colored wool teddy bear named Armin. The bears were designed by different artists. Each bear is given the name of a child cared for by the Bärenherz Foundation.

The following year, syracom buys 50 smaller knitted bears, which are then given away to customers, benefiting the little protégés of the Bärenherz Foundation.

The knitted bears all have one origin: they are made with much love by Brigitte Ziegan. Between 2008 and 2018, around 1,000 pieces alone were made and sold by Brigitte Ziegan in memory of a child of the Bärenherz family. The knitted bears are available from Mrs. Ziegan: jbzie@t-online.de

syracom CEO Joachim Raczek is himself a volunteer on the foundation's board of trustees. He also helped design the colorful mosaic bear that lives in the Bärenherz children's hospice. The mosaic stands for cohesion and the importance of each individual.

ZWERG NASE House II

The new construction of the Zwerg Nase-Haus II will start in 2018. The architect has drawn up the project and the banks have pledged their support.

syracom sponsors the annual JBFOne, the IT congress of Fiducia & GAD IT AG. The sponsorship is used to support one of syracom's social projects. In previous years, the decision has been in favor of Zwerg Nase, a syracom partner of many years. Under the motto "Kicking for a good cause", the participants in the 2017 Soccer Cup once again scored numerous goals for the Zwerg Nase children. Active goal scoring was combined with social responsibility. The more goals, the better. For every goal scored, syracom donated 5 euros to the new construction of Zwerg Nase Haus II. The central task for Zwerg Nase is not only to provide loving and high-quality care for the children and support their families, but to also ensure a good future for the Zwerg Nase children as they grow up.

Since 2018, syracom has been supporting the association "WorldSkills Germany e.V.", which is part of an international network of organizations. Its aim is both to support young people in their career orientation and to promote their further education, as well as to improve public opinion about vocational training in general. Together with its members and partners, WorldSkills Germany e. V. is always on the lookout for new ways to awaken young people's passion for a profession and promote their aspirations for further training.

One of the central tasks of WorldSkills Germany e. V. is the implementation and further development of vocational competitions at all levels: regional, national and international. The organization shows the participants the possibilities of professional diversity and motivates them to perform at their best. Young skilled workers learn from the best in the world - while having fun at work.

Prevention at elementary school:Action child protection

Child abuse is one of the worst and unfortunately most common crimes worldwide.Under the motto "For the good of the children", syracom has been supporting the Aktionkinderschutz e.V. association since 2012.

Equipping elementary school with teaching materials against child sexual abuse helps them to become more self-confident, to say "no" and to distinguish between "good and bad feelings", which protects them from abuse in their social environment or from strangers.

syracom employees give Bethanien children and young people presents for Christmas

In 2015, syracom decided not to give Christmas presents. Instead, the consultancy decided to once again help children in need. The budget for the gifts went to the Bethanien Kinder- und Jugenddörfer support association. Every year, the association provides almost €100,000 for school sponsorship. It also supports the purchase of equipment and materials as well as events at the children's and youth village.

Since 2017, syracom employees have been fulfilling the personal Christmas wishes of children from the Bethanien Children's Village in Eltville. Each child writes their wish on a star they have made themselves. The stars are given to us as Christmas tree decorations. Every syracom employee can choose a star, fulfill a child's wish, and bring a smile to that child's face.

It is important to us that each of the 80 or so children are given the confidence that their personality is valued by others and that it is important for someone to fulfill their wish. No wish star is forgotten on the syracom Christmas tree.

syracom has been the main sponsor of the VC Wiesbaden II girls since 2018 and their promotion to the second Bundesliga. Managing Director Joachim Raczek is personally committed to supporting the women's team and all employees in the surrounding area. He is well aware of what such a club means for everyone involved. After the coronavirus years and the associated demise of numerous clubs, it is important to provide local clubs with financial support. In turbulent times, club sport is an oasis of joy and emotion that people can draw on to lift themselves up. For both athletes and fans, sport is an outlet to escape the turmoil of everyday life and enjoy some quality time together. This must be preserved.

Inspired by the sense of community at VC Wiesbaden II, syracom will continue to provide financial support in the coming years.

syracom has been supporting the Rhinos on their way to the Olympics of international wheelchair basketball since the 2018/19 season. By reaching the playoffs last season, they came a step closer to this goal. They put up a fierce fight against the favorites from Thuringia and can be proud of their performance. Now it's time to look ahead and start the new season with renewed vigor at the end of September. The boys and girls can rely on the support of syracom.

syracom has been supporting the first men's handball team of TV 1844 Idstein since 2018. This traditional club, which has existed for 180 years, provides a home for many people in the region. It is therefore a matter of honor for syracom to support the men's team financially.

Orchard meadow - a sponsorship that bears fruit

Since Christmas 2010, syracom has been the proud sponsor of a meadow orchard in Wiesbaden-Freudenberg. Under the motto "giving a piece of nature as a gift", our customers and employees were presented with a certificate of sponsorship for a meadow orchard.

After our orchard meadow team had mowed the meadow, the patron, Mayor Arno Goßmann, gave the official go-ahead for the new orchard meadow on November 18, 2011. The planting concept for this was specially created by a pomologist, as the preservation of old regional fruit varieties should be the main focus. In a joint campaign, syracom consultants then planted 20 fruit trees on the "Am Freudenberger Hang" site provided by the city of Wiesbaden. The meadow is now regularly tended and cared for. Annual pruning events are held in cooperation with the Wiesbaden Orchard Circle. Here, interested employees learn how to prune fruit trees professionally in order to optimize the yield.

Orchard meadows are of particular importance nowadays. They not only support the ecological wealth of our region, but also provide a habitat for endangered animals and plant species. They also produce a variety of delicious fruit specialties. Our orchard is a piece of nature and a sponsorship that bears fruit. This sponsorship was also the first step towards our sustainable carbon offsetting.

syracom has had its own vineyard since 2005. The production of wine is certainly not one of the core competencies of a consulting company, but this commitment reflects its roots in the Rhine-Main/Rheingau region. 

The vineyard is located in the municipality of Oestrich and is a single vineyard in the German wine-growing region of Rheingau. This is where the regional classic is grown - the Rheingau Riesling. Because Riesling is more than just a wine - Riesling is a passion. The south-facing vineyard covers 152 hectares of vines on medium to deep clay and loess soils. We rely on the more than 360 years of experience of Weingut Bickelmaier in the care of the vineyard and the production of the wine. Another positive aspect is the compensation of CO2, which is becoming increasingly important.