Mission & (Y)OUR Why
Good conversations create good actions.
"Every dinner helps a charity you believe in — easily, locally, and together."
1. Choose Causes
The host selects three charities they care about.
2. Vote Together
Guests vote for the cause that resonates most with them.
3. Donate & Impact
Joint donations after the dinner makes a bigger impact. together.
Charities & Impact
Whether it’s a warm meal, a safe home, medical research, or environmental protection — each charity here represents a direct, tangible way to help.
every dinner supports real people. real projects. real change.
Why We Do It
Dinner with Friends started with one thought: Impact shouldn’t feel distant or complicated — it should feel human.
We care deeply about the challenges in our society: loneliness, mental health, inequality, the feeling that everyone is “busy” but fewer people truly connect. We wanted to create something that brings people together in a simple, joyful way and supports meaningful causes at the same time.
A dinner table felt like the perfect place. When people sit together, talk openly, share food, and laugh, something shifts — community grows, empathy grows, and so does the desire to help.
That’s why we built Dinner with Friends as a non-profit. Because this isn’t a business. It’s a movement. Every euro goes directly to the charities chosen by the hosts and their guests — 100% impact.
What began as a few dinners among friends quickly turned into something bigger: new connections, shared ideas, and real financial support for organizations solving important problems.
Simple dinners. Real friendships. Collective donation. A small idea creating a growing ripple of change.
“Real change starts small. A table, a conversation, a shared meal — that’s where connection and generosity begin.”
“Our aim was simple: bring people together and create impact without making it complicated.”
Our Partner Charities
We partner with transparent, impactful organizations. Here’s a closer look at the charities currently in our program.
| Name | Category | Website |
|---|---|---|
Caritas Austria Nationwide assistance for people in need. | Social / Homelessness | Visit |
neunerhaus Housing-first & medical care for the homeless. | Homelessness | Visit |
Lighthouse Vienna Care for homeless individuals with addiction/mental health issues. | Homelessness / Addiction | Visit |
GLOBAL 2000 Independent environmental NGO, focus on climate & biodiversity. | Environment & Climate | Visit |
FOUR PAWS International organization for the protection of animals in need. | Animal Welfare | Visit |
Austrian Red Cross Rescue services, blood donation, disaster relief. | Health / Emergency | Visit |
Austrian Cancer Aid Counseling & prevention for those affected by cancer. | Health | Visit |
St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Research institute for pediatric cancer. | Health / Children | Visit |
Volkshilfe Austria Help with poverty, care & integration. | Poverty / Care | Visit |
Greenpeace Austria International environmental organization. | Environment | Visit |
Have a suggestion for another charity? Please let us know!