Abbé Pierre Foundation's Ongoing Commitment

The Abbé Pierre Foundation, despite its distinguished reputation, is committed to tackling the housing crisis in France. General Delegate C. Robert emphasizes the urgency of their mission against the backdrop of the housing crisis, where nearly 3,000 children are living on the streets. The foundation is advocating for the 2 million individuals lacking suitable housing, as well as the 330,000 individuals who are homeless. This name change follows serious allegations against Abbé Pierre, which have impacted donations. Nevertheless, the foundation funds nearly 900 projects annually, with 97% of its funds sourced from donations. C. Robert insists on the critical need to continue the fight and highlights that the cost of housing has become the largest expense for many households. The organization calls on local governments to identify vacant buildings to shelter the homeless, as the situation continues to worsen. In parallel, the foundation is preparing the third edition of the 'Pics d'Or' to raise awareness about anti-homeless initiatives. This alarming social situation must be addressed collectively and without stagnation.