Organizations for solidarity and mutual aid France

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.

Rendez-vous 4C (#RDV4C) is defined as: meeting regularly around a common interest to learn how to "do" together. From then on, the possibilities are endless: practising conversation in Italian, helping each other with homework, talking about the history of the city or developing a common project... The aim is to talk, exchange, conceive; the activity and the theme are free. Open to all, anyone can participate and propose the creation of a #RDV4C with no constraints of time, duration and frequency. The list of #RDV4C is published on the site and at the Champs Libres. No registration is necessary, you just have to go on site at the indicated time.

Geev gathers all the free donations of objects, between individuals, around you and in all France. Giving is easy with Geev: just post an ad in a few seconds on the free app and then offer a bike, a piece of furniture or any other object you no longer use. Geev also offers free food donations. The principle is the same as for objects. You can donate fresh vegetables, baby milk and any food that has not expired. Geev is an anti-gaspi reflex that helps save the environment.

25 Gisèle Halimi is a unique place in France dedicated to welcoming and supporting women. Here, women can find listening and advice, as well as a place to relax and recharge their batteries. Three associations are permanently present: CIDFF63, Planning Familial 63 and AVEC-France Victimes 63. On-site workshops and other services include family mediation, a social worker, a family lawyer and legal assistance. The centre is open to all women and girls, whatever their needs or path in life.

Based in the Blosne district, the Au P'tit Blosneur association aims to foster social ties, solidarity and sharing through a wide range of activities. In a warm and welcoming space designed to be a place to live, the team of volunteers organizes cooking, DIY and computer workshops, as well as shared meals... On site, the relaxation area with its free coffee allows families and friends to get together and play board games. It's also possible to use the computer equipment available and even cook on site to delight the taste buds of local residents. An inspiring third place!

Present throughout France, the La Cloche association was born of a desire to combat the exclusion of people in precarious situations by promoting local social ties. It has developed initiatives such as Le Carillon, which enables shopkeepers to offer services to the most disadvantaged: recharging phones, reheating food, using Wifi, storing belongings... The Rennes branch also seeks to create social links through artistic and cultural activities: plays, short films, radio broadcasts... The aim is to change the way we look at the world of the street, and to give a voice to those who are not heard.

En Boîte le Plat aims to reduce the use of disposable food packaging, which is harmful to health and the environment. Born in Toulouse, the project has spread to 5 towns in France, including Saint-Étienne, where it is run by volunteers from La Folie des Gandoles. The idea is simple: En Boîte le Plat makes returnable glass containers available to partner retailers. In this way, they can serve their customers directly from these boxes, rather than in disposable packaging. Once the meal is finished, the consumer returns the box to the place where he or she picked it up.

The Singa association moved into the Wattignies reuse and solidarity gallery, a cultural and social space, in March 2022. This international association promotes the inclusion of new arrivals. It supports the creation of businesses and associations. Entrepreneurs can test and sell their handcrafted products in this attractive boutique run by Isabelle Grude, the manager. Infusions of hibiscus, ginger and baobab pulp, argan-based cosmetics from Morocco, socks from Eastern Europe, French-Tunisian clothing, Indian textiles and jewelry, Ukrainian products... Prices are affordable. The place celebrates migrations and projects. Board game evenings, game time... Singa takes part in the Wattignies spring market in March. An event not to be missed.

Student life isn't all fun and games. On the contrary, students are faced with precariousness and distress. This national association runs a free helpline, open in the evenings, for those who are suffering, isolated and seeking comfort. On the other end of the line, callers will find trained student volunteers who can direct them to professionals. Confidentiality, anonymity and freedom of speech guide all exchanges. The Rouen branch needs more staff.

Motorcycle tourism in the Périgord is fantastic. The roads and landscapes lend themselves particularly well to discovery on two wheels. But... what motorcyclist hasn't experienced the headache of bulky, heavy equipment when strolling and sightseeing? This application, created by a couple of bikers, could well change all that and make life easier for everyone! Newly launched in the Dordogne, it geolocates partner retailers ready to welcome your jackets and helmets for the duration of your outings.

La Base is a committed place that wants to gather the people of Rouen to accelerate the transition towards a just, resilient and respectful society. In this common and self-managed space, workshops related to sustainable development, exhibitions, concerts, game or movie nights, conferences on current issues such as nuclear power, the work of the IPCC, economic models... In short, it's the place to go to meet people and have a drink.

Created in 1957 by Abbé Pierre, Emmaus, also known as the Emmaus companions, is an association that we (unfortunately) still need more and more, in a city like Marseille as well as everywhere in France. The scourge of precariousness, linked to the feeling of isolation, is an evil that must be fought on a daily basis and for this reason, the hundreds of volunteers in Marseille who are mobilized in the various centers and some stores in the city are more active than ever. In this center located in the Pointe-Rouge district, there is a space dedicated to donations, which you can make for clothes as well as furniture or toys, and a sales space open to all.

Association Equality is a humanitarian and mutual aid association based in Sisteron. It fights against all forms of discrimination and offers help to victims of violence, harassment and domestic violence, as well as to people in precarious situations.

Châlette-sur-Loing is home to the ASSOPARK association, which specializes in helping people with Parkinson's disease. The association's head office is at 22 Rue Saint-Just. ASSOPARK offers a range of activities including fitness, sophrology, circus arts and training.

Recyclo1000 is a charitable association based in Fuveau, in the Bouches-du-Rhône region of France. The association's aim is to collect, recycle and raise public awareness of the fight against waste and the protection of resources. The premises offer two areas: a "donnerie solidaire" where people can drop off or pick up items in good condition, and a food area where unsold goods from partner retailers are shared, as well as group orders for organic produce. Recyclo1000 also organizes events and workshops to raise public awareness of its values of sharing and anti-waste. The association is authorized to provide food aid to the most disadvantaged and is a partner of the Banque Alimentaire des Bouches-du-Rhône. Since its creation in 2015, Recyclo1000 has collected a total of 220 tons of material.

Le Mille Feuilles is a bookshop located in Trappes. It offers a range of services including in-store shopping and in-store collection. You can find it at 23 Rue Pierre Semard, 78190 Trappes. The Mille Feuilles bookshop is also a work-integration site, offering a wide range of workshops such as "Lire et faire lire", meetings with authors, writing workshops and so on.