In 1833, "Das Rauhe Haus" was founded by Johann Hinrich Wichern, the great Protestant Social Reformer and Church Father of the 19th century. Today, the institution is acting as a modern social service provider offering a wide range of professional competence and customized solutions. With about 1,000 staff members, "Das Rauhe Haus" is providing care and education for more than 3,000 persons at 100 locations in and around Hamburg.