Maison de Quartier du Jard in… Vieux-Condé social living space

The contractual end between the city of Vieux-Condé and ACSRV had moved keyboards for weeks in 2021, but the charm of the past is that it has passed. Since January 1, 2022, the municipality has been running its social centre, Maison de Quartier du Jard, opening it in June 2022, and in April 2023 it has just received EVS (Espace de Vie Sociale) approval from CAF.

Veronique Delcourt (CAF President): Another step towards social cohesion »

The challenge was enormous for the new municipal majority, because working without experience in managing social work, the very strong partnerships that an association founded in Valenciennes like ACSRV had, seemed a little crazy … This event to celebrate the EVS brand, by CAF, from Maison de Quartier du Jard puts an end to this interrogation without questioning the previous procedure, but simply pointing out that no one can be dispensed with. In terms of context, remember that this urban space is in the heart of the QPV (the political district of the city) and is virtually supported by the state.

“ 85 families are currently registered Frederick Schwann

For 16 months, this social center built its interaction with the neighborhood and beyond through initial diagnosis. carried out with the residents of the region. Three main orders came out of the lot, a sewing workshop, a cooking workshop and a computer workshop, but above all it is a place of life that is energized by the residents. Frédéric Schwann, Director of the Maison de Quartier du Jard.

The sewing workshop has been taken over by lovers of crochet, knitting, and sewing, as has the kitchen workshop, which aims to raise awareness of healthy eating, not to mention the computer workshop for internet access. And training with permanent support of complex electronic management for veterans, and even young leaders on social networks and unable to find the right form. “ We have invested in the purchase of computers with the support of CAF, the city and TFPB from social landlords * commented David Bustin, Mayor of Vieux-Condé.

Around two buildings with meeting room, workshop spaces, and a teaching garden within a very diverse exterior, there are three permanent agents of the municipality in this community hub with many activities, other than the three mentioned above. ” Zero waste workshop in connection with the Valenciennes Métropole, a repair café every third Saturday of the month created from February 2022, and an ecological recycling workshop Frédéric Schwann adds.

Finally, family outings are very popular in 2022 daily in Malo-les-Bains and another in Brussels. ” In 2023, we have 85 families currently enrolled Frédéric Schwann concludes.

” Kindness, respect and appreciation David Bustin

In his speech, the municipal councilor recalls one of the pillars of the social center. “ This living space should be based on three principles, benevolence, respect and appreciation while remaining fully connected to the neighborhood “.

Obviously the goal here as elsewhere is conversion. Live in the community, to create lasting friendship This is why the recognition of the EVS (Espace de Vie Sociale) by CAF, officially on April 11, 2023, is an important step for the municipality.

” A place for diversity Veronique Delcourt

The presence of the President of CAF du Nord, as well as a visit courtesy of Valérie Létard, a senator from the North, is evidence of the importance of approving a social status. ” We are bound by our partnerships in the regions. The latter is first the result of the diagnosis in order to identify the needs at the heart of the QPV area. It is a place for diversity, and this approval is another step towards social cohesion Comments by Véronique Delcourt.

” Absolutely essential in neighborhoods Virginie Lasserre

Finally, the neighboring country is always present in social work in all areas of QPV. With a little French hindsight, it should be noted that entire sections include one or a number of QPVs in the big city. North counts 166 QPV which puts this constituency at the top of the bill in terms of miserable social need. Above all, we must put an end to any notion of too many helpers…, and thus revitalize social action in certain sensitive urban areas. This idea in a Parisian office with a beautiful pen is unbearable.

” These living spaces are essential in neighborhoods. In every QPV in the North we have nearly a Social Center, 16 missing at this point. In 2023, we will open 9 new community centers explains Virginie Lasserre, the governor’s delegate for Equal Opportunity with the governor of the North.

Daniel Carlier

* (Property tax on built-up properties) from which social owners are exempted with an obligation to invest this amount in the municipality.