Mutual aid between neighbors Sarthe

SPF is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and developing solidarity in all its forms. From the short to the long term, the SPF focuses on emergency aid (food, clothing), reintegration and access to various services (medical, legal, etc.), leisure (culture, leisure, sports), but is also present on all continents in the event of emergencies (natural disasters, armed conflicts). All this is made possible by our many associative partners and volunteers.

Founded in 1985, Restos du Coeur offers voluntary support to people in precarious situations, distributing free meals to those on low incomes. They contribute to their social reintegration by helping them with administrative formalities and facilitating access to housing. The center also offers outreach services, budget management assistance, French and computer workshops, and workshops to boost self-esteem. The Bus du Coeur makes two stops in town: from 8:00 pm to 8:45 pm at the Pontlieue market and from 9:00 pm to 9:45 pm at Place des Jacobins. Registration to become a volunteer is open all year round on their website.

This is one of the many points of contact for this national association of public utility. Are you tempted by the idea of volunteering, and wondering how best to get involved? Have you set up your own association and don't know how to manage your volunteers? France Bénévolat France is dedicated to putting volunteers and member associations in touch with each other. Don't hesitate to contact them for further information. If you can't attend in person, you can register directly via their website.

The main objective of ADAPEI (Association départementale de parents et d'amis des personnes handicapées mentales - Departmental association of parents and friends of mentally handicapped people), as defined in its articles of association, is to "implement all means adapted to the moral, psychic, intellectual and physical development of the mentally handicapped person". The association supports over 2,100 people with disabilities, including some 350 children and teenagers, and is guided by the values of a global associative project: protection, autonomy, respect for the individual, citizenship and dignity. Every effort is made to meet the specific needs of each disabled person and their families.