Metro Senter is proud to continue its partnership with the Erkeengler Foundation, supporting inclusion for children and young people in Lørenskog.

Through our Christmas campaign in December 2025, customers and visitors helped raise around NOK 10,000 – funds that go directly toward enabling more local children to participate in activities that build confidence, community, and lifelong memories. “Creating safe meeting spaces for young people in our community is incredibly important to us,” says Center Manager Trygve Kolstad Gimse.

Erkeengler works to prevent social exclusion and youth crime by helping children access sports, play, and meaningful leisure activities. Their efforts make a real difference for families facing financial strain.

“The support from Metro Senter and its customers means a great deal — it gives more young people access to activities that foster belonging and lasting friendships,” says Line Dobrowen, Administrative Manager and Head of Communications at Erkeengler. Throughout December, visitors were able to fulfil Christmas wishes by scanning baubles on the center’s large Christmas tree and meeting Erkeengler representatives at weekend stands offering information and family friendly activities.

The Christmas tree and these engagement opportunities will return this year, giving visitors the chance to contribute in the same meaningful way. A local mother sums it up: “When it’s hard to make ends meet, this kind of support is a huge relief.”

From left: Line Dobrowen, Administrative Manager and Head of Communications at Erkeengler; Trygve Kolstad Gimse, Center Manager; and Ingrid Abelsen, Marketing Manager at Metro Senter.