Foundation Good Things Are Coming

We are a team of people who accompany individuals every day
in the homelessness crisis in their journey from street to home.
This isn't just our job – it's our mission.
From the street to a home - we accompany people experiencing homelessness on their journey.

Maciej Białka - President of the Foundation Founder and President
Get to know us

Maciej Białka

Privately, Ewa's husband, father to Marysia, Andrzej, and Tereska. A graduate of the Kujawsko-Pomorska School of Higher Education in Bydgoszcz, specializing in resocialization with social prevention.

Out of passion Evangelist, rapper, MC, and DJ. He began working with people in homelessness and addiction crises in 2018 at the Pro Publico Foundation.

History

Our way

2019

First project „One-stop shop for the poorest". Opening of the House of Saint Lazarus, evangelization at the Soup Kitchen of Saint Elizabeth in Poznań.

2021

Work in Tota Tua Foundation, continuing the mission begun at the Pro Publico Foundation.

29.11.2021

Registration The FOUNDATION DOES GOOD w KRS. New chapter begins.

Foundation activities
Our mission

From the Street to Home

Immense commitment to helping people experiencing homelessness has led to a desire for ever-broader assistance to the poor.

The experience gained and cooperation with hospitals, centers, and social workers have allowed for the development of stable and wise assistance.

„From the street to home. We support people experiencing homelessness on their journey."

Board of Trustees

Maciej Białka

Maciej Białka

President of the Foundation

Founder and benefactor of the Foundation. A graduate of resocialization, evangelist, rapper, and DJ.

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Foundation Board

Andrew Wawer

Andrew Wawer

Chairman of the Foundation Council

Husband, father, grandfather, farmer, local official.

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Małgorzata Czerwińska

Małgorzata Czerwińska

Member of the Foundation Council

Wife and mother. Works in IT. Loves her home, but loves challenges. Specialist in creating a good atmosphere.

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Michael Czerwiński

Michael Czerwiński

Member of the Foundation Council

Małgosia's husband, a father. A man full of life. A photographer by passion, but also passionate about extraordinary drone footage.

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Paul Nitka

Paul Nitka

Advisor

Husband and father. Entrepreneur. He supports the Foundation's activities with his experience and commitment.

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Foundation Team

Michael Olek

Michael Olek

Manager of St. Lazarus House 3 and 4

Father of wonderful children. He is addicted. He has gone through the road to sobriety. He is an expert by experience. Now he helps others.

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Izabela Śliwerska

Izabela Śliwerska

Manager of House of Saint Lazarus 1 and 2

Wife and mother. She won her battle with illness. Today she helps her charges win their battle with addiction.

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David Turowski

David Turowski

Manager of St. Rita's Floral Corner

Husband, father, addict. He is in recovery. A peer support specialist. He is responsible for the Women's House for Women in Crisis.

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Mateusz Durajczyk

Mateusz Durajczyk

Action: Second Chance Journey - Technical Department

Husband and father. A man full of passion. Works in IT. Social activist. Co-creator of the "Journey for a Second Chance" initiative.

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Sebastian Gawenda

Sebastian Gawenda

Volunteer

Responsible for food transport within the Caritas Pantry project.

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Cooperation

Mariola Janicka

Mariola Janicka

Social worker

Social worker with over 20 years of experience.

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Adam Trawiński

Adam Trawiński

Head of the Addiction Treatment Department

Addiction Treatment Unit at the Provincial Hospital in Poznań

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Anna Danielak

Anna Danielak

Ward nurse

Addiction Treatment Unit at the Provincial Hospital in Poznań

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Joanna Nowak

Joanna Nowak

Trips, events, happenings

Founder of the Get to Know People.pl Initiative

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Rafał Budziński

Rafał Budziński

Academic Photos

Passport photos.

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Institutions and Organizations

MOPR Poznań

MOPR Poznań

Help for people experiencing homelessness

Municipal Family Support Center in Poznan, Department for Homeless Individuals in Crisis.

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MOPS Luboń

MOPS Luboń

Help for people experiencing homelessness

Municipal Social Welfare Center in Luboń

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Javani Foundation

Javani Foundation

Support for teenage parents

We are cooperating on various levels to save young people.

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Get to Know People.pl Initiative

Get to Know People.pl Initiative

Trips, events, happenings

We receive invitations to various events as part of our cooperation.

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Saint Brother Albert Eatery

Saint Brother Albert Eatery

Food, consultations, material support

We are working together to help the poorest who come to the Soup Kitchen and the Foundation's wards.

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Elizabethan Centre for the Poor

Elizabethan Centre for the Poor

Food, in-kind support

Together for the good of the poorest.

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WHAT LEADS US

Our values

The five pillars on which everything we do at the Homes of St. Lazarus is based—and in relation to everyone who comes to us.

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Dignity

Everyone who comes to us regains their name, a place at the table, and respect.

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Sobriety

We support our clients in sticking with what they've achieved in therapy.

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The joy of life

Because homelessness is not just the absence of a roof—it's the loss of meaning. We help people find it again.

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Mercy

We see the person before we see their problem.

Cross

Faith

In God and in man. For those who wish, we open a spiritual space—we do not impose, we invite.

You are part of our team

Every person who supports the Foundation is with us on this journey.

We can hire the best specialists, but without You We will not open the door to the House.
You open it.

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Your deposit
a roof over one's head
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Your deposit
It is a warm meal
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Your deposit
This is a chance for a new start

We're not asking for much. We're asking for presence.
Because exiting homelessness is possible—but no one should have to do it alone.

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