Organizations for solidarity and mutual aid Lorraine

For more than 70 years, Secours Catholique's mission has been "to spread Christian charity through the implementation of concrete solidarity between all". To achieve this, the association relies on its volunteers and acts with public opinion and political leaders so that problems related to poverty find effective and sustainable solutions. More than 600 volunteers in Meurthe-et-Moselle organize individual support actions, foreign language workshops, solidarity stores, reception areas and teams in the field.

Open since 2014, the Bas-Rhin delegation actively evolves around the young beneficiaries thanks to the ongoing support of the team of volunteers. Its apartment-relais, located not far from Strasbourg city center, can accommodate 4 young LGBTI victims of homophobia and transphobia or made homeless by their parents or families. A wide range of activities are offered to these young people, who also benefit from support with all their social, professional and administrative formalities, with the aim of offering them a new life and leading them towards independence. Numerous volunteers offer their time to support them and help them get back on their feet.

The association's mission is to defend LGBTQIA+ people against homophobia, transphobia, sexism and all forms of discrimination, by welcoming and listening to people with questions or requests for information, mobilizing to obtain equal rights, and actively preventing illness, ill-being and risky behavior. Certified Jeunesse et Éducation Populaire (Youth and Popular Education), the association aims to be a convivial place to live, and organizes numerous events and meetings in a spirit of openness and solidarity.

NGO created in 1984 by Daniel Defert to fight against AIDS, viral hepatitis and all associated discriminations, it is the first French association dedicated to this cause and one of the most important in Europe. Of public utility, the association accompanies individuals without judgment on their sexual, religious, cultural, social or ideological identity, in complete confidentiality. It is a help to those who are in need, for an awakening of consciences and a transformation of the society. Two other sites exist in Lorraine.

Lesbian and Feminist Association. Its activities are designed to help women live in harmony with their homosexual, bisexual or transgender identities. In addition to actions to combat discrimination and for gender equality, the association organises cultural outings, meetings evenings, debates… It holds a constant on the first Thursday of the month at 19 pm. You need to call to know the place of the monthly meeting.

There is no planet B, but a Plan B! Installed in a large room in Jarville, this association promises to change the landscape of Nancy's associations by proposing that environmental associations pool and professionalize their skills. How do they do it? By providing a place for meetings, training and gatherings, but also communication tools and equipment. Among their initiatives, several are good for the planet, such as the Florain (the local currency), the climate march, Zero Waste or local consumption.

This association has 2 ambitions: to make children dream to galvanize their morale and give them energy, to better fight the disease and create unforgettable memories. 3 types of actions: to make a child's dream come true just for him/her, a meeting with an idol or an event to live. Going out with groups of children following proposals from the associative world. Organize sports or play activities for sick children at the zoo, at Mickey's... The child meets other children in order to gain morale and confidence.The families generally share these moments by creating links between them. The projects are always in agreement with the medical environment.

Founded in 1945, Secours Populaire Français is active in Colmar and the rest of France, providing food and clothing, housing, healthcare, social and professional integration and access to rights for all. Secours Populaire helps people in precarious situations to find support and assistance. Equal support enables the most disadvantaged to find solutions to get back on their feet. The Colmar branch particularly welcomes people in distress, facing problems of poverty and insecurity. True to the motto of Secours français, "Everything human is ours", it strives to achieve its solidarity objectives in the best possible way, lending a helping hand to those who are unfortunately losing their footing in their daily lives.

Home and support for people who are dependent on psycho-active products. Information, maintenance, guidance, speaking groups, home visit.

It is an association that develops projects that aim to change the way people look at the world of the street and encourage "getting together" between neighbours with and without homes, for a more inclusive society. It is developing Le Carillon, which aims to raise awareness among shopkeepers of the issue of extreme poverty. They offer small, free, everyday services to homeless people or people in extreme poverty (using the wifi, making an emergency call, reading the newspaper, getting a glass of water, etc.) or products that can be offered or "put on hold" by customers, based on the model of a hanging coffee. A great solidarity initiative!

This association promotes the defence and well-being of wild animals and companies without distinction. It undertakes both in a fight against animal testing and animal testing in general, as well as in promoting secured luggage racks for cats in the nantais city bicycles. One Voice does not want to "humanize" the conditions of captivity and treatment of animals in laboratories, farms or slaughterhouses, for recreation or the company of humans, or for their clothing. For One Voice the objective is the absolute right of animals to respect that must be recognized. To achieve this objective, the Association pursues missions in four fields of action: health without torture, food and clothing without barbarism, leisure and company without violence, ethics. One Voice is an independent 100% structure that works only thanks to the generosity of its donors. In order to preserve its freedom of speech and action, the association does not receive subsidies from the State or contributions from companies. An association to support absolutely!