Organizations for solidarity and mutual aid Nantes

Listening, informing and guiding young people in the health and social fields are the tasks
the Wire Health Youth device. Accessible 7 days a week, from 8 a. m. to midnight, this service allows young people to speak with a competent adult to obtain information, advice or simply listen to the themes of health, ill-being, and also contraception and sexuality. Appeals are confidential and anonymous. Payment paid but not rate from a laptop to 01 44 93 30 74.

SOS Femmes Nantes comes from the awareness and action of a group of women mobilized to help one of their victims, victims of violence from their spouse or family. As early as 1978, these women formed an association and denounced this fact of society to the general public and political decision-makers. Since then, the actions have multiplied: telephone listening - collective hospitality - accommodation and accompaniment (CHRS - Emergency) - point-welcome in three neighbourhoods of social habitat - prevention among young people (colleges - colleges) - interventions with professionals (health - justice - police - employment) - intervention with the public - partnership with feminist associations in the Espace Simone de Beauvoir.

AIRPL has been the air quality monitoring network for the entire region for over thirty years. Missionnée by the ministry responsible for the environment, has two main aims: monitoring and information. It thus broadcasts pollution bulletins, identical in principle to those of Meteorological-France, and you can at any time consult on the organization's website. And if you are allergic, for example, you can even subscribe to be warned of pollen alerts! Also find other information such as forecasts, indices, alerts,…

To train you first aid, and why not join the volunteers who complement the public services. 

To train you to the first rescue or handling of a defibrillator. And why not participate in the various emergency plans or emergency relief devices on the department's events.

Created in 2010, Permis de Construire, an association under the French law of 1901, has already reached out to 1,400 prisoners to help them find their way back to society. Located on the second floor of the Pirmil association center, its four employees and volunteers fight against the isolation of former prisoners, which is often present when they leave prison. The association offers five support courses to people under sentence: self-care, living one's citizenship, relationships, developing one's professional project and boosting one's application. The aim is to make people leaving prison the pilots of their lives. With results, since more than half of the projects result in a return to employment. The association is seeking to establish partnerships with local companies.

Volunteers from the Tinhi Kmou association have had the good idea of contributing to the fight against waste by offering produce as well as fresh fruit and vegetables to the people of Nantes. They also deliver school supplies and clothing. They collect unsold goods from supermarkets, markets and the hospital in Saint-Jacques. Trucks of volunteers make the rounds to help those in need, but not only. The association's main objective is to combat wasteful consumption. Unlike conventional food aid associations, Tinhi Kmou does not require proof of income. All that's required is a small contribution of a few cents a month.

Jean-Michel, the president, and the 2,000 volunteers of the Restos du coeur du 44, are there to support people in need, thanks to the various food distribution centers (Dalby, Bénélux...), but that's not all. Restos du coeur de Loire-Atlantique bend over backwards to help, to alleviate everyday worries. With employment advice and workshops, but also well-being (access to a hairdresser) and emergency accommodation with the Maison de Coluche. Not forgetting participation in cultural events, such as the Bal des Restos to be held in June 2022 at the Warehouse in Nantes. Several solidarity initiatives have also been launched, such as the "Plante la vie" operation with Nantes et vous TV and the Edouard Nignon Institute in summer 2022: the aim? Nantes residents buy seeds and shrubs to put flowers in their homes, balconies and communities, and in exchange, the funds raised will finance the purchase of a refrigerated truck for the Restos, which is essential for logistics! La grande Tombola des Restos en 2023, has been supported by donor partners with the aim of raising funds.

How can you help? Become a volunteer and help out with reception, food distribution, supplies, administrative work - all skills are welcome. And donate money: there's no such thing as a small donation. 10 euros means 10 meals, so every euro counts. Visit their website regularly and become a volunteer or support Restos du coeur financially. Coluche and his sons (volunteers among volunteers!) thank us.

In this gallery, you can have your armchair or bike repaired, or find cheap clothes. Serge de Zola, the record dealer, Marcel Chine, the secondhand dealer and Nippes, alias Maud, the thrift shop owner, have formed the Puces de Wattignies collective. Clothing and jewelry at affordable prices. At "L'atelier des coursiers", Lucas Biel knows a thing or two about two-wheelers. He repairs all the bikes and those of the fifteen or so couriers employed by this cooperative. At "Des histoires de sièges", Catherine Mainson helps individuals repair their armchairs, chairs, sofas and stools. A qualified upholsterer, she uses vegetable hair and horsehair for traditional upholstery. A good idea for people sensitive to re-use, solidarity and the environment.

Since 2014, this Ecossolies-managed space has been a hub dedicated to players in the social and solidarity economy. This third place is a constantly evolving space for experimentation. In this atypical location cohabit offices, shops, shared premises and a canteen. 140 structures are housed here! The huge hall can be used to host events. Local vegetables, eggs and fruit are sold on Tuesdays. In 2023, the Solilab café opened its doors. During the week, the team offers a 100% vegetarian lunch menu. During the day, the café also serves as a bar. AFb informatique (second-hand equipment) and Connexions (event-based resourcerie) also opened.

Le Goût des Autres is above all a human adventure. The association allows the social and economic integration of foreign families through cooking. Charles created it in 2010. He said: "In my children's school, some of their classmates had undocumented parents. So we decided to create a collective of parents to help them with the administrative procedures and to publicize their cause To thank the collective, the families invited them to dinner. That's when something clicked. All the human values of sharing, altruism and respect for others were reflected in the food! In no time at all, Charles created "Le Goût des Autres", a nod to Agnès Jaoui, the association's patron. Today, it is under the benevolent eye of Djida that a dozen women cook. Coming from India, Georgia, Japan or Armenia, they combine their know-how and deliver a tasty cuisine that delights our taste buds. All the human values of sharing, altruism and respect for others can be found on the plate. Here, we feed our stomachs but also our hearts. Moreover, if we go around the table, the gourmets have only one word in their mouth: excellent!

Home and information about sexuality, contraception and abortion, as well as sexual violence. Individual or collective interviews as appropriate. Possibility of free for minors and adults without social cover.

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.