Are you looking for ways to help those who need it most during this crisis? In order to support healthcare workers whose daily lives are particularly impacted by the confinement and to provide assistance to the most isolated and destitute members of our communities, here are some initiatives to help for the residents of Eastern Paris.
Bringing meals to a nearby hospital or organization, giving some time to an association lacking volunteers, or donating to a good cause while staying at home: there are many options to provide assistance despite the current restrictions.
Hospitals
The hospitals of Eastern Paris have been treating patients affected by the Covid-19, and their staff is therefore the most affected by the progression of the virus. Child care and housing solutions, grocery shopping: you can help their healthcare workers through the platform En première ligne (“on the frontline”).
Residents who still have masks can bring them to nearby hospitals and pharmacies in order to make sure they benefit healthcare workers. Some restaurants and individuals have also brought meals prepared for the staff of local hospitals.
Hôpital Armand Trousseau AP-HP
26 Avenue du Dr Arnold Netter, 75012 Paris
trousseau.aphp.fr
Hôpital Bichat AP-HP
46 Rue Henri Huchard, 75018 Paris
hupnvs.aphp.fr
Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild
29 Rue Manin, 75019 Paris
www.for.paris
Hôpital Lariboisière AP-HP
2 Rue Ambroise Paré, 75010 Paris
hopital-lariboisiere.aphp.fr
Hôpital Robert Debré AP-HP
48 Bd Sérurier, 75019 Paris
robertdebre.aphp.fr
Hôpital Rothschild AP-HP
5 Rue Santerre, 75012 Paris
rothschild.aphp.fr
Hôpital Saint-Antoine AP-HP
184 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris
saintantoine.aphp.fr
Hôpital Saint-Louis AP-HP
1 Avenue Claude Vellefaux, 75010 Paris
hopital-saintlouis.aphp.fr
Hôpital Tenon AP-HP
4 Rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris
tenon.aphp.fr
Blood Donation
Despite the measures required by the lockdown, blood collection facilities are still counting on us! Here’s a list of places to donate your blood across Eastern Paris referenced by Établissement français du sang. Just like in the other initiatives presented in this article, you will need to precise that your trip is justified by the “assistance aux personnes vulnérables” on your attestation.
Hôpital Saint-Louis AP-HP
Blood, plasma, platelets & bone marrow.
Monday to Saturday: 9am-3:30pm
38 rue Bichat, 75010 Paris
mon-rdv-dondesang.efs.sante.fr
Saint-Antoine Crozatier
Blood, plasma, platelets & bone marrow.
Monday, Tuesday & Saturday: 8:30am-3pm – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30am-4pm
21 Rue Crozatier, 75012 Paris
mon-rdv-dondesang.efs.sante.fr
Mairie du XXème arrondissement de Paris
Thursday, April 16th: 1:30pm-6:30pm
Salle des fêtes de la Mairie du XXème
6 Place Gambetta, 75020 Paris
dondesang.efs.sante.fr
Mairie de Bagnolet
Friday, April 17th: 2:30pm-7:30pm
Espace Niveau -1 de la Mairie de Bagnolet
1 Place Salvador Allende, 93170 Bagnolet
dondesang.efs.sante.fr
Mairie des Lilas
Sunday, April 26th: 9am-2pm
Mairie des Lilas
96 Rue de Paris, 93260 Les Lilas
dondesang.efs.sante.fr
Salle André Breton
Friday, March 27th: 11am-4pm
Salle André Breton
25 Rue du Pré Saint-Gervais, 93500 Pantin
dondesang.efs.sante.fr
Associations helping the most vulnerable
The most destitute members of our communities are also the most affected by the crisis. National and local associations are counting on our donations (equipment, food, “tickets restaurants”) and are often looking for volunteers. Indeed, due to the increasing risks for elderly people, many organizations are lacking personnel and calling the youth to step in and provide assistance to ensure their essential tasks.
Agir pour la santé des femmes
Acting for women’s health, assisting the most vulnerable and isolated women in our communities.
La Cloche
Helping the homeless in our communities.
CNDH – Romeurope
Helping Roma people living in slums or poor conditions.
Hommage du Collectif Les Morts de la Rue
Tribute to the homeless people who lost their lives in the streets.
Croix Rouge chez vous
Red Cross at home – Helping the most isolated and vulnerable people in our communities.
To help and make a donation, click here
La Fabrique de la Solidarité
Connecting potential volunteers with local associations in the Paris region.
Emmaüs Solidarité & Fondation Abbé Pierre
Helping the most vulnerable in our communities.
Paris en Compagnie
Connecting with the elderly and the most isolated members in our communities.
Petits frères des pauvres
Connecting with the elderly and the most isolated members in our communities.
Protection civile Paris Seine
Organizing the response of individuals trained for first aid.
Réserve civique
Volunteering to distribute essential products and meals, babysitting the children of healthcare workers, grocery shopping for the most vulnerable.
covid19.reserve-civique.gouv.fr
Samu Social de Paris
Distributing meals for the most vulnerable people in our communities. “Tickets restaurants” can be sent to the address below.
Samu Social de Paris – Urgence Alimentaire
59 rue Ledru-Rollin
94200 Ivry-sur-Seine
www.samusocial.paris
Secours Populaire de Paris
Helping the most isolated and vulnerable people in our communities.
Utopia 56
Providing assistance to the refugees and migrants who are now facing even harsher living conditions.
March 28th for housing: everyone at their windows!
Call for better housing conditions for all on the occasion of European Housing Day 2020.
Call on the website of the collective Droit au Logement
Welcome Centers
The “centres d’accueil de jour” (daytime welcome centers) of Eastern Paris need material donations (“tickets restaurants”, food, equipment). Additional volunteers are sometimes welcome to assist the most vulnerable during this crisis.
Accueil de jour Bastille
38 Boulevard Henri IV, 75004 Paris
soliguide.fr
Accueil de jour Paris IV
1 Boulevard du Palais, 75004 Paris
soliguide.fr
Espace Solidarité Insertion Bichat
Monday to Friday: 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5pm
35 rue Bichat, 75010 Paris
www.emmaus-solidarite.org
Espace Solidarité Insertion Agora
Monday to Friday (except Thursday) : 8:45am-12pm – Appointments in the afternoons
32 Rue des Bourdonnais, 75001 Paris
www.emmaus-solidarite.org
Halte humanitaire Porte de la Chapelle
33 Avenue du Président Wilson, 93210 Saint-Denis
soliguide.fr
Food Aid
Now more than ever, associations distributing meals to the poor need our support, including donations to keep operations running, essential food supplies, etc.
Several networks, including Les Restos du coeur, have launched calls for volunteers in order to maintain their programs in the sites that are still open to the public. They have replaced meals shared inside by the distribution of packed meals.
You will find a list including many addresses and further information on the map at the beginning of this article.
Are you in charge of an initiative to support healthcare workers and the most vulnerable residents of Eastern Paris during the Covid-19 lockdown? Contact us at contact@parislightsup.com to be referenced on our ever-growing list.
Illustration: Rue Juliette Dodu, Paris 10th – January 2020.