Let’s build a compassionate Tampere – together!
Together, we help the elderly feel included. Together, we help young people find their own paths in life. Together, we help build communities and find joy through meeting new people.
We work towards a Tampere where no one has to feel alone, and no one will be excluded or left behind at any age. We want to build strong, compassionate communities.
Our core values are fellowship, responsibility, and equality.
Here's How We Help
At TampereMissio we support and care for young people, families with children, persons with developmental disabilities and the elderly.
More detailed information is available in Finnish.
Volunteering and community work
Our volunteers arrange and take part in all sorts of activities and events, all according to their interests and abilities. There’s something for everyone: together we can find out what kind of volunteering works best for you.
Mentoring and peer support
Nobody deserves to be left behind or alone in tough times. We offer support and counselling for those in challenging and life-altering situations. Our counselling and support services are free of charge.
Restaurants and catering
Our restaurants offer homestyle breakfast and lunch, as well as sweet and savoury treats. You can enjoy your meal in our restaurants or as takeaway. We also offer a complete catering service for meetings and events.
Professional Care with a Caring Heart
At TampereMissio, we offer quality care and assisted living for the elderly and persons with developmental disabilities.
Our care homes assist those who can no longer live completely independently. At the heart of our care is our goal to help everyone live happy, fulfilling lives and be who they’ve always been – the wishes and needs of those receiving care come first.
Our professional and kind-hearted staff offer help and support tailored to specific needs. In our care homes you will find a cozy, warm atmosphere and inclusive communities, with a variety of activities and events arranged by staff and volunteers.
Let's Meet Up and Work Together
Social Events
We organise many events and take part in conventions and events throughout the year. You’re always welcome to have a chat with us.
Responsible Partnerships
Our ever-growing network of companies and organisations helps us build a sustainable future and support local communities.
Every Donation Helps
Together, we can create connections and build communities. Your donation helps people in Tampere.
Good Work since 1881
TampereMissio was founded in 1881 as a part of the global City Mission movement. We have grown together with the city of Tampere and continue our valuable work here.
Our organisation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on social welfare, social care and community work. We support families with children, young people, the elderly and persons with developmental disorders. TampereMissio employs over 250 professionals and works with a large number of volunteers.
TampereMissio consists of two branches: TampereMissio ry handles volunteering, community work, fundraising and development of care, while TampereMissio Palvelut Oy offers services in care, assisted living and nutrition.
TampereMissio ry organises volunteer work, community work, events, fundraising and communication. We also help improve social work and elderly care practices. We receive funding from the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA), the City of Tampere, the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), The Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa (Pirha) and private donations.
TampereMissio Palvelut Oy is a social enterprise that offers a variety of services from care and asssited living to nutrition. As a social enterprise, TampereMissio Palvelut Oy contributes to societal and social wellbeing in Finland, responsibly and sustainably. Any revenue is committed to improving and expanding the services of TampereMissio.
TampereMissio is governed by an executive board. The board members are selected from the organisation membership. The board makes decisions regarding the organisation at their general meetings.
The members of the TampereMissio executive board are:
Jyrki Liljeroos, kauppaneuvos* (chairperson)
Mikko Rosenlund, kauppaneuvos* (vice chairperson)
Ville Aalo, deacon
Harri Helén, chief executive officer
Marja Jylhä, professor of gerontology
Jaana Kaartinen, M.Sc. (Econ.), marketing manager
Leo Lagerstam, attorney at law
Heikki Lehtinen, varatuomari**
Ilkka Ojala, chief executive officer
Hippu Pintilä, human resources expert and psychologist
*kauppaneuvos is a Finnish honorary title awarded by the President of Finland for services to society
**varatuomari, or Master of Laws with court training, is a Finnish legal title for lawyers that is a relevant qualification for e.g. judges, prosecutors and senior police officer positions
TampereMissio is accepting membership applications. The executive board approves memberships during general meetings.