Organizations for solidarity and mutual aid Rhône

It's not easy to know where to find help when you've never knocked on the door of solidarity. Greater Lyon has opened Maisons de la Métropole de Lyon, at least one, if not several, in each arrondissement. These Maisons, open to all, are a one-stop shop for Social Aid services. Professionals are on hand to help you with all your administrative and social formalities. Initial intake without appointment.

Rue du Jardin-des-Plantes is a thoroughfare located on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, in Lyon's 1st arrondissement. It can be reached by public transport such as bus, train, streetcar or metro. Bus routes 31, 40, C13, C3 and S1 pass close to the street. The nearest metro stations are Cordeliers and Croix-Paquet. The nearest train station is Lyon-Saint-Paul La Feuillée.

The Gymno Club Rhodanien has an enclosed and protected area of approximately 3 hectares, in the Grand Parc Miribel-Jonage. It is located at the gates of the Lyon agglomeration, 10 minutes from Lyon and accessible by public transport. The GCR is equipped with several courts for tennis, volleyball, badminton, petanque, mölkky and archery. There are playgrounds and a trampoline for children. The lake is particularly popular, with its half-shade, half-sun beach. Barbecues and wood-burning ovens are available for eating out.

Secours Catholique, whose primary mission is to spread the message of charity, helps people in difficulty, the elderly and the very poor, whatever their faith or origin. We also carry out missions abroad. You can become a volunteer in Lyon, like 700 other people in the Rhône region, for example, by leading groups of children or senior citizens. There are also specialized centers for asylum seekers, prisons, the Night Train and pilgrimages. To help in your own way, become a volunteer or make a donation to help the most vulnerable.

The work of the Swiss Henry Dunant, begun in 1859 at the battle of Solferino to rescue soldiers from both sides, continues its path of aid and peace. The Rhone Red Cross, among the hundred or so departmental delegations of this association, acts in the field of emergencies, solidarity, health and provides first aid training to all those who wish to learn about life-saving gestures on a daily basis or in exceptional situations. Among its other missions, listening, food aid, aid to refugees or the SAMU social. You can become a volunteer and contribute to the many actions of the Red Cross.

A solidarity network in Lyon, France and around the world to put sunshine in hearts. Secours Populaire and its local committees work to give the poorest people access to the most basic rights: education, health, food and clothing (drop-off from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm on weekdays). The organization is also known for the holiday days it organizes and for the Green Santa Clauses. Become a volunteer or make a donation.