Essonne: nearly 16,000 beneficiaries expected at Restos du Coeur

A growing field of action

Legal aid, cooking workshops, learning French or even housing assistance. In 32 years of existence, the association created by Coluche has considerably expanded its field of action. Behind the food aid hides a multitude of new services. "We have four access points to the law in Essonne," says Roland Cotton, president of Restos du Coeur for the department. These are hotlines where lawyers help beneficiaries put together their cases. »

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The association has also set up assistance with housing and budget management. "In the event of over-indebtedness, we can direct people to the right structures," continues Roland Cotton. It is also possible to guide them for the constitution of a credit at low interest rate. This solution may prove necessary for the financing of a driving license or the purchase of a vehicle. »

For babies, from birth to twelve months, the Restaurants offer clothes, games, nappies and childcare products. Pediatric advice completes the system. Finally, the association has clothes for the poorest and hairdressing workshops.