Since its establishment in 1992, the "Estia Agios Nikolaos' recognized by the Greek state as a Charity. We also possess the specific certification as Social Care service . Finally, in 2011 we were recognized by the Greek General Secretariat for Youth as volunteers host organization with the European Voluntary Service program, which funds us for hosting volunteers from Europe. A fundamental principle of "Estia Agios Nikolaos" is that each person has their own unique abilities and can help them develop if incorporated in an environment of warmth through creative work, artistic impulses and direct contact with nature.