Centre social Gisèle Halimi

What Centre social Gisèle Halimi does

Centre social Gisèle Halimi is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) operating under the legal name "Association des centres sociaux Santy – Mermoz" and delivering community social-center services across two physical sites in Lyon's 8th arrondissement: Centre social Mermoz (1 rue Joseph Chalier, opened 1965/1967, building owned by CAF du Rhône) and Centre social Gisèle Halimi (147 avenue Général Frère, opened spring 2021 following the merger of the former Centre social Langlet Santy with Mermoz). The organization serves a multi-generational resident base spanning early childhood through seniors, organized into population segments including early childhood care (crèches Les Loustics with 18 places and Mély-Méloz with 30 places, LAEP L'îlot Bonheur, RAM Le Colibri), youth services (leisure activities for ages 3–17, ALAE school-based programs, "Autour du collège" middle-school partnerships with Collège Longchambon and Collège Grignard, Relais 16/25), family services (parent workshops, family outings, game evenings, cultural discoveries), adult services (French language courses, sewing, yoga, Qi Gong, fitness, Pilates), and senior activities.

The organization's technology footprint is non-proprietary: it operates a FabLab with 3D printers, laser cutters, VR headsets, and robotics equipment; hosts La Micro-Folie digital museum (a national La Villette / Ministry of Culture initiative connecting to 12 cultural institutions); delivers a hybrid 16-week E-Clic en FLE digital-and-linguistic training program; and runs an itinerant digital outreach service via a cargo trike (triporteur) across the 8th arrondissement. Standard digital tools support back-office operations. There is no proprietary software product, API, or app.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit structure. Revenue streams include public subsidies and institutional funding from CAF du Rhône (building owner and operating funder), Ville de Lyon (municipal partner, Cité éducative label), and other public bodies; a €7 annual membership fee granting voting rights at the General Assembly and eligibility for the 25-member Conseil d'Administration; activity fees priced on a sliding scale tied to the CAF family quotient (quotient familial), ranging from €0.50 for parent-child workshops to €240 for 30 yoga sessions; and a freemium layer of free services (digital access, administrative assistance, LAEP, Café des parents). Distribution is entirely in-person at the two sites and at satellite locations, with no e-commerce or digital product delivery. The organization is governed by a 25-member board and a 7-member bureau, with Mme Mokrani Badra as legal representative, and employs 26 staff.

Name

Centre social Gisèle Halimi

Legal name

Association des centres sociaux Santy – Mermoz

Website

https://cshalimimermoz.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Association loi 1901 operating two community social centers (Mermoz and Gisèle Halimi) in Lyon 8e, delivering multi-generational services — early childcare, youth programs, adult education, senior activities, and digital inclusion — to neighborhood residents, funded primarily by CAF du Rhône and Ville de Lyon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & School System Navigation (Parent Engagement, Youth Services) (EDAAADAH)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Early childhood care
• Youth leisure activities
• Adult education workshops
• Digital inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fee of €7 per person, valid for one school year. Membership grants the right to participate in General Assemblies, vote, and stand for election to the Board of Directors.
2. Activity fees and family quotient-based pricing: Fees for various activities (youth leisure, adult workshops, sports, French courses) are calculated based on the family quotient (quotient familial) of the CAF, making services accessible to low-income families. Some services (e.g., senior weekly sessions, children's workshops) have flat-rate fees.
3. Public subsidies and institutional funding: As a social center association (centre social), the organization receives funding from the CAF du Rhône (owner of the Mermoz building), the City of Lyon, and other public institutions. The footer of the website references partner logos of public finance bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centre social Gisèle Halimi operates as a non-profit community social center (association loi 1901) running two locations in Lyon 8th arrondissement (Centre social Mermoz and Centre social Gisèle Halimi). It delivers an integrated ecosystem of multi-generational community services including early childhood care (crèches, parent-child spaces), youth leisure and school support programs, adult education (French language courses, sewing, fitness, yoga), senior activities, family support workshops, digital inclusion (FabLab, Micro-Folie digital museum, administrative assistance), and community events.

Product overview

Centre social Gisèle Halimi operates as a community social center (association loi 1901) offering comprehensive services across two locations in Lyon's 8th arrondissement: Centre social Mermoz (1 rue Joseph Chalier) and Centre social Gisèle Halimi (147 avenue Général Frère). The center provides an integrated ecosystem of services organized by population segments: early childhood care (crèches Les Loustics with 18 places and Mély-Méloz with 30 places, LAEP L'îlot Bonheur, RAM Le Colibri); youth services (leisure activities for 3-11 and 11-17 years, school support around the collège, ALAE school-based activities); family services (parent workshops, family outings, game evenings, cultural discoveries); adult services (French courses, sewing, yoga, Qi Gong, fitness, pilates); senior activities; and digital inclusion services (FabLab, Micro-Folie digital museum, computer access, E-Clic en FLE training). The center also operates the Espace 108 satellite location and coordinates community events and sustainable development workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Colibri: Relais Petite Enfance (RPE) service for childminders, home childcare workers, and families seeking childcare solutions, operated within Centre Social Gisèle Halimi.
• La crèche Mély-Méloz
• La crèche Les Loustics
• La Micro-Folie
• L'îlot Bonheur

Products and services

• Crèche Les Loustics Collective childcare facility (EAJE) for children under 3.5 years, offering 18 places with activities including gym, sensory discoveries, singing, and readings. Located within Centre social Mermoz.
• Crèche Mély-Méloz Multi-accueil facility for children aged 3 months to 3.5 years with 30 places, offering regular and occasional care. Located within Centre social Gisèle Halimi.
• LAEP L'îlot Bonheur Free, drop-in parent-child meeting place for young children (0-4 years) and their parents offering free play and social interaction. Operated in partnership with Centre social Laënnec.
• Relais Petite Enfance Le Colibri Information, support, and exchange service for childminders, home caregivers, and families seeking childcare solutions. Operated within Centre social Gisèle Halimi.
• Bébé bouquine / Bébé comptine Monthly reading sessions for young children (0-4 years) featuring stories, nursery rhymes, and finger games around a monthly theme, run in partnership with Médiathèque du Bachut.
• Atelier d'éveil psychomoteur Motor development workshop for children (0-3 years) facilitated by a psychomotor specialist, featuring play structures, music, and songs.
• Accueil de loisirs 3/11 ans (Gisèle Halimi) Childcare and activities during school holidays and Wednesdays for children aged 3-11, including arts, sports, and discoveries at the Gisèle Halimi centre.
• Accueil de loisirs 3/10 ans (Mermoz) Leisure activities for children aged 3-10 during school holidays and Wednesdays, offering social development and varied activities at the Mermoz centre.
• Loisirs 11/17 ans (Gisèle Halimi) Youth activities and holiday programs for teenagers aged 11-17, including outings, games, sports, and creative workshops at the Gisèle Halimi centre.
• Loisirs 11/17 ans (Mermoz) Teen activities including Club Ados for 14+ youth with project development and cultural/sports outings at the Mermoz centre.
• Relais 16/25 ans Information, orientation, and support service for young adults aged 16-25 covering education, training, health, and housing.
• Autour du collège (Gisèle Halimi) Homework help and support for middle school students (6ème to 3ème) in partnership with Collège Longchambon.
• Autour du collège (Mermoz) School support and individualized success pathway projects for middle school students in partnership with Collège Grignard.
• ALÉ - Accueils de Loisirs Associés à l'École (Gisèle Halimi) School-based leisure activities at École Jean Giono during lunch, evenings, and Wednesday mornings.
• Autour de l'école (Mermoz) School support and educational workshops at École Louis Pasteur for elementary school children.
• Cours de français (Gisèle Halimi) French language courses for non-native speakers, offered Tuesday evenings (18h–20h) for working professionals at the Gisèle Halimi centre.
• Cours de français (Mermoz) French language courses offered Monday and Thursday afternoons (14h15–16h15) for adults at the Mermoz centre.
• Atelier couture (Gisèle Halimi) Sewing workshops teaching machine use, pattern making, and garment construction, facilitated by Mona at the Gisèle Halimi centre.
• Atelier couture (Mermoz) Sewing workshops for creating clothes and decorative objects, offered Tuesday afternoons and evenings at the Mermoz centre.
• Yoga (Gisèle Halimi) Hatha yoga practice focused on breathing techniques, deep relaxation, and meditation, taught by Patricia at the Gisèle Halimi centre.
• Qi Gong (Gisèle Halimi) Traditional Chinese gymnastics practice involving gentle movements and coordinated breathing for energy circulation at the Gisèle Halimi centre.
• Tricotage & Papotage (Gisèle Halimi) Knitting workshop teaching basic techniques and various stitches, run by volunteers on Friday afternoons at the Gisèle Halimi centre.
• Fitness (Mermoz) Fitness and muscle training sessions conducted by Abdel on Monday and Thursday evenings at the Mermoz centre.
• Pilâtes (Mermoz) Core muscle development sessions improving posture, muscle balance, and joint flexibility at the Mermoz centre.
• Ateliers et stages (Mermoz) Creative workshops including sewing, baking, crafts, plus self-defense and oriental dance workshops at the Mermoz centre.
• Activités seniors (Gisèle Halimi) Senior activities including card games, Scrabble, social meals, and administrative assistance sessions at the Gisèle Halimi centre.
• Activités seniors (Mermoz) Tuesday senior gatherings, prevention sessions, senior mediation, and cultural discoveries at the Mermoz centre.
• Inclusion Numérique Digital inclusion services including free computer access, administrative assistance, and digital training for adults. Operated as part of the France Services / Aidants Connect network.
• FabLab Digital fabrication laboratory offering access to 3D printers, laser cutters, VR headsets, and educational robots with free access and guided sessions.
• E-Clic en FLE Hybrid 16-week training program combining digital and linguistic skills for professional integration, preparing for DELF (A2, B1).
• La Micro-Folie Digital museum featuring 8 collections of artworks on tablets with VR experiences, coordinated by La Villette and the Ministry of Culture.
• Espace 108 Community space at Maurice Langlet residence offering senior administrative assistance, games, and VRAC collective purchasing distribution on Tuesdays 15h–17h.
• Ateliers Éco / Développement durable Eco-workshops including DIY homemade products, collective composter, VRAC bulk purchasing group, and mobility/bike school project.
• Temps forts Festive community events including La P'tite soirée de Santy, Accordanse festival, family celebrations, and Campagne à la ville.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre social Laënnec / MJC LaënneccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2022Collaboration on the Accordanse hip-hop dance festival and annual dance celebration event. The Accordanse festival takes place on Place Latarjet and involves free outdoor dance performances and battles. Centre social Mermoz co-organizes with the Laënnec center.
• VRAC (Vers un Réseau d'Achats en Commun)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVRAC association aims to make local and/or organic products accessible to residents of priority urban neighborhoods. The centre social supports a group of volunteers to organize order and distribution sessions. Distribution takes place on Tuesdays from 15h to 17h at Espace 108. The centre hosts the VRAC collective purchasing group monthly.
• Association Vivre ensembleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes festive events including the annual family celebration (Fête des familles) with a show and community snack. Also organizes seasonal events such as 'Chocolat chaud' on December 8th and Halloween.
• Graines de Giono, Les Passagers du jeu, Arts et Développement, Bibliobus, Médiathèque du BachutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of cultural and educational partners involved in the annual 'P'tite soirée de Santy' neighborhood festival and ongoing programming. Includes the Médiathèque du Bachut which provides the Bébé bouquine reading service for young children at the Gisèle Halimi centre.
• Grand Lyon Habitat, Alliade Habitat, La Sauvegarde 69, ACEPP, Jardin Pré Santy, P'tits Gônes du 8ème, Conseil Citoyen Langlet Santy, Collectif Item, Lieu d'Accueil Parents école GionocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in the 'P'tite soirée de Santy' neighborhood festival. Includes social housing providers (Grand Lyon Habitat, Alliade Habitat), child and family associations (ACEPP, P'tits Gônes), a citizens' council (Conseil Citoyen), and parent support groups — reflecting the multi-stakeholder community ecosystem the centre social operates within.
• Colombie (Idéo, Eurequa, Pimm's, GLH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in the 'Campagne à la ville' event — a springtime family event featuring farm visits, donkey rides, pizza workshops, eco-recycling activities, natural cosmetics, and cooking workshops at the Mermoz centre.
• Médiathèque du BachutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Médiathèque du Bachut runs the 'Bébé bouquine' and 'Bébé comptine' monthly reading sessions for children aged 0–4 at the Gisèle Halimi centre. Sessions include stories, nursery rhymes, and finger games around a monthly theme.
• Centre social LaënneccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the LAEP (Lieu d'Accueil Enfants Parents) 'L'îlot Bonheur' — a free, drop-in parent-child play space. Centre social Laënnec operates an antenna at the Mermoz site, with sessions on Thursdays 8h45–11h45.
• ADES, Sport dans la Ville, CIDFF, Clarté, Conseil CitoyencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociations hosted at the Centre social Mermoz premises. ADES provides unspecified services; Sport dans la Ville offers hip-hop dance courses for youth; CIDFF runs employment integration workshops for mothers; Clarté manages neighborhood gardens; Conseil Citoyen drives collective citizen action on neighborhood quality of life.
• Aidants ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe numérique team at the Gisèle Halimi centre is labeled as an 'Aidants Connect' structure — enabling digital mediators to carry out administrative procedures on behalf of users who cannot do so themselves.
• Conseiller Numérique France ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationThe centre employs a Conseiller Numérique (France Services labeled) who provides free administrative assistance — helping residents with CAF, Ameli, taxes, and other online procedures. This is part of the national France Services network.
• La Villette (coordination of Micro-Folie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Micro-Folie digital museum is a national initiative coordinated by La Villette (Ministry of Culture), connecting to 12 national museums and cultural institutions. The centre hosts the Micro-Folie as a local digital cultural access point.
• CAF du RhônecoreOthersThe CAF du Rhône is the owner of the Centre social Mermoz building (renovated 2016–2017) and a major public funder of the association's activities, providing operating subsidies and family quotient data for service pricing.
• Ville de Lyon (City of Lyon)coreOthersThe Ville de Lyon partners with the centre social for ALAÉ (Accueils de Loisirs Associés à l'École) services at schools Jean Giono and Louis Pasteur, and provides funding through the Cité éducative label for the 8th arrondissement.
• Collège Longchambon and Collège GrignardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with middle schools for 'Autour du collège' programs — homework help, school-to-middle-school transition support (6ème en douceur), and youth development projects. The Mermoz centre works with Collège Grignard; the Gisèle Halimi centre works with Collège Longchambon.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge française: Major French humanitarian association delivering social support, family services, youth programs, and digital inclusion initiatives. Comparable in targeting vulnerable populations and combining public funding with volunteers, though operating at national scale rather than hyper-local.
• Fédération des Centres Sociaux de France: National federation representing and supporting France's centres sociaux network. Provides the institutional framework, training, and accreditation under which the subject association operates, making it the umbrella incumbent for the same operational category.
• Secours Catholique: Large French non-profit providing social support, family assistance, and integration services to vulnerable populations including migrants and low-income households. Comparable in mission around accompaniment of families in precarious situations and reliance on volunteers and public partners.
• Confédération des Maisons des Jeunes et de la Culture (CMJCF): National federation of MJC (Maisons des Jeunes et de la Culture), which operate similar community-based multi-generational activity, education, and youth services across France. Comparable in mission, audience, and public-funding model, though organized under a different historical federation.

Direct peers

• Centre social Laënnec: Lyon-based social center operating a near-identical multi-generational community services model (LAEP, youth, family, adult education). Named as a direct operational partner for the LAEP L'\u00eelot Bonheur and Accordanse festival, making it the closest geographic and functional peer.

Others

• Emmaüs France: French federation of Emmaüs groups focused on social inclusion through housing, employment, and digital inclusion (Emmaüs Connect). Connected to the subject association via the Emmaüs Connect digital inclusion partnership, and comparable in supporting vulnerable populations through community-embedded models.

Regional players

• YMCA France: French branch of the international YMCA network operating community centers offering youth activities, family programs, and adult education. Comparable multi-generational community-center operating model, though smaller French footprint and weaker policy alignment with centres sociaux.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-social-gis%C3%A8le-halimi

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