ASSOCIATION OEUVRE DES PRISONS

What ASSOCIATION OEUVRE DES PRISONS does

Association Oeuvre des Prisons, headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France, is a non-profit association (loi 1901) recognized as being of "d'utilité publique" since 1686. It delivers social-reinsertion services to vulnerable adults in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, with a particular focus on people leaving prison, persons under judicial supervision (PPSMJ), and adults in housing precarity. Its primary service lines are CHRS Polidori (a Centre d'Hébergement et de Réinsertion Sociale with 39 residential places combining 24/7 on-site staffing, an in-house restaurant, and dedicated social-worker case management), AVDL PPSMJ (housing access and tenancy-retention support for people under justice supervision, including in-prison "Diagnostic Habitat" consultations), Maison relais Les Pinchinats (a supported-housing facility of 25 individual studios opened in 2022), and the temporarily closed UHU Le caravansérail (emergency women's housing accessed via the 115 hotline). Programmatic activities include equitherapy, community and integrative therapy sessions, cultural and sporting outings, beekeeping, and gardening.

The underlying operating model blends two revenue streams: state-funded social-services contracts (CHRS, AVDL, Maison relais financing routed through French public welfare programs) and individual donations solicited through the organization's website with the standard French 66% income-tax deduction. A small ancillary honey-and-candle line produced by Maison relais residents provides a marginal earned-income supplement. Beneficiary acquisition is referral-driven rather than marketed: SIAO 13, the 115 emergency hotline, SPIP probation services, the Parquet d'Aix-en-Provence (under a conjugal-violence protocol), and external-prison placement and TIG (Travaux d'Intérêt Général) channels constitute virtually the entire intake pipeline.

The technology footprint is minimal: a Wix-hosted marketing site (oeuvredesprisons.fr) presenting services, a donation page, partner list, and news updates; a LinkedIn corporate presence; and a general contact channel ([email protected]). No AI, automation, data platform, or proprietary software product is deployed; service quality is human-delivered through social workers, residential staff, and partner organizations. The organization is governed by President Jean-Michel GIRARD and operates with a staff of 1–10, with services delivered in collaboration with public-sector partners, associative-sector actors, federations, and niche community partners such as the Bel Espoir Association (sailing outings).

Name

ASSOCIATION OEUVRE DES PRISONS

Legal name

Association Œuvre des Prisons

Website

https://oeuvredesprisons.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Association Oeuvre des Prisons is a French non-profit association founded in 1686 and recognized as a public utility, delivering housing, reintegration, and emergency-shelter services in Aix-en-Provence to vulnerable adults, persons under judicial supervision, and people leaving prison, funded by state welfare programs and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Reintegration and Housing Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

Keywords

• Social reintegration services
• Emergency housing services
• Prisoner assistance programs
• Supported housing facilities
• Homelessness support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aix En Provence, Provencealpescôted’azur

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization receives donations from individuals and organizations, with tax deduction benefits (66% reduction of income tax in France, within 20% of taxable income limits).
2. Government/Funder Support: The organization operates funded services including CHRS (Centre d'Hébergement et de Réinsertion Sociale), AVDL PPSMJ, and Maison relais, which are typically financed through government social welfare programs and public funders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Association Oeuvre des Prisons is a social welfare non-profit that delivers residential accommodation, supported housing, and reintegration support to vulnerable adults and persons leaving the French justice system. Its core offerings are the CHRS Polidori residential center (39 places), the AVDL PPSMJ housing access and maintenance service for persons under justice supervision, the Maison relais Les Pinchinats supported-housing facility (25 households), and the UHU Le caravansérail temporary women's shelter (currently closed). Activities include equitherapy, community therapy, cultural outings, beekeeping, and gardening.

Product overview

Association Œuvre des Prisons is a non-profit social welfare organization recognized as being of public utility since 1686. It operates multiple social integration services: CHRS Polidori provides 39 housing placements with comprehensive support for adult men facing social difficulties; AVDL PPSMJ offers housing access and maintenance assistance for people under judicial supervision preparing for release; Maison relais Les Pinchinats (opened 2022) provides 25 individual housing units for vulnerable adults; and UHU Le caravansérail is a temporary women's shelter (currently closed). The organization also generates revenue through resident-produced honey and candle sales. Services include equitherapy, community therapy sessions, cultural and sports outings, beekeeping, and gardening activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CHRS Polidori: Centre d'Hébergement et de Réinsertion Sociale providing residential accommodation and social reintegration support for 39 adults facing social difficulties
• AVDL PPSMJ
• Maison relais Les Pinchinats
• UHU Le caravansérail

Products and services

• CHRS Polidori Residential social reintegration center (Centre d'Hébergement et de Réinsertion Sociale) providing 39 housing placements (29 single rooms, 5 double rooms) for adult men facing social integration difficulties, with 24/7 staff presence, on-site restaurant, and global social support from a dedicated social worker. Residents are referred via SIAO 13, the 115 emergency hotline, SPIP, or the Parquet d'Aix-en-Provence conjugal violence protocol, and benefit from equitherapy, community therapy, cultural outings, beekeeping, and gardening activities.
• AVDL PPSMJ Housing access and maintenance support service (Accompagnement Vers et Dans le Logement) for persons placed under judicial supervision (PPSMJ) with remaining sentences over six months, valid administrative status, and the intention to settle in Bouches-du-Rhône upon release. The service includes prison-release preparation, coordination with justice and housing actors, in-prison "Diagnostic Habitat" consultations, and ongoing accommodation support.
• Maison relais Les Pinchinats Supported housing facility (pension de famille / maison relais) opened in 2022, accommodating 25 households in individual studios with balconies. Includes common spaces (kitchen, meeting room, laundry) and fosters a mutual-aid community spirit for men and women in precarious situations with sufficient autonomy for semi-independent living, alongside resident activities such as beekeeping and gardening.
• UHU Le caravansérail Temporary women's emergency shelter (Unité d'Hébergement d'Urgence) accessed via the 115 SAMU social hotline, offering individual rooms with 14-day renewable stay contracts in a convivial environment for women to rest and receive orientation. Currently closed provisionally. Features flexible entry/exit arrangements and no prohibited items.
• Vente de miel et bougies Honey and candle retail line produced by residents at Maison relais Les Pinchinats, sold to visitors and supporters to generate supplementary operational revenue for the association.

Quantifiable outcome

• One resident testimonial describes the housing support as 'the most beautiful day of accompaniment' and 'a rebirth'

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bel Espoir AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing sailing outings for CHRS residents as part of therapeutic and recreational activities to build confidence and self-esteem.
• Public Service PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with various public service actors including SIAO 13, 115 emergency housing, and SPIP for justice-involved individuals. These partnerships are essential for the organization's core referral and service delivery functions.
• Associative Sector PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with associative actors in various domains to provide comprehensive support services to beneficiaries. Part of a broader network of social service organizations.
• FederationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is a member of several federations that provide institutional support, networking, and represent collective interests in the social services sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-oeuvre-des-prisons

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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