Chair of the Board of Directors of the Foundation “Seniors are our reason for being. They are the reason we get up every morning. They are the ones who inspire us and guide our daily work.” Our Foundation is a true blessing, not only because we are changing the way people view seniors, but also for us, the employees of Damartex, as it is a source of pride and motivation! That is why I was touched and honored when Patrick, former president of the Foundation and CEO of Damart

Board Member of the Foundation Who are you? A mother of two young children, I'm one of those women who juggle work and personal life while trying not to feel too guilty! My secret? Lots of energy, good organization, and unwavering optimism. Why did you join the foundation? My grandfather founded Damart with his brothers in 1953. Suffice it to say, like Obelix, I was practically born into it. I therefore have a very strong personal connection to Damart and am very proud of wha

Communications Manager at Damart France / French Ambassador for the Foundation Why did you become an ambassador for your business unit? What motivates you? When I joined Damart in 2018, in the Communications department, I wanted to get involved in a different way for our customers. Presenting projects to the steering committee, sharing ideas with colleagues from other departments and other brands within the group is a great source of motivation for keeping the foundation goin

Joint Interview – On Seniors’ Side Foundation X Voisins & Soins How did the collaboration begin? I discovered Voisins & Soins through the On Seniors’ Side Foundation. The organization had submitted a grant application, and as part of their internal process, each project must be supported by a Group employee, who then becomes its sponsor. Upon learning about the organization, I was deeply convinced of the relevance of its work. What particularly touched me was its holistic app

Who are you? Tell us more about the association you sponsor. I'm Laetitia, a gift management coordinator at Damart, and I've been a sponsor of the project for a year. The concept is simple: senior volunteers read stories to children in daycare, preschool, elementary school, and middle school. There are several objectives: – to combat illiteracy – to develop children's imagination, critical thinking, and curiosity – to create connections between seniors and children Of course,

Which association do you sponsor? How did you find out about it? I've been sponsoring La Cravate Solidaire for a year now, specifically the Lille branch. The association is present in 13 cities across France! I learned about the association on LinkedIn, through a shared partnership with another textile company in the North. I first became involved as a volunteer in Image and HR. Why do you support the association? La Cravate fights against hiring discrimination and helps peop

Which association do you sponsor? How did you find out about it? The association I sponsor is À Vélo Sans Âge (Cycling Without Age), specifically the Lille branch. The association has several branches throughout France, and it was two volunteers who met on the Facebook group "Cycliste à Lille" (Cyclist in Lille) who decided to launch the Lille branch together. It was Perrine Bruggeman who informed us at the company that this association was looking for a sponsor. As a cyclist

Which organization do you sponsor? How did you hear about it? I am a sponsor of the Partage & Vie Foundation, specifically for the Le Nouvel Horizon facility in Douai. I didn’t know about the organization until a representative from the Foundation came to speak about it at a meeting. Wanting to get involved with the Foundation, I didn’t hesitate when I heard about it. Why do you support the organization? Before learning about this organization, I discovered the On Seniors’ Si

Which organization do you sponsor? How did you hear about it? I learned about the DK Pulse organization from a former colleague at the company. Every year, DK Pulse supports more and more seniors through tailored physical activity programs designed to: Encourage the resumption of physical activity (targeted muscle strengthening, moderate endurance training, flexibility, coordination, spatial and temporal awareness, relaxation, posture, mobility, self-confidence) Motivate and

Which charity do you sponsor? How did you hear about it? “I sponsored the organization ‘L’Olivier des Sages’ located in Lyon. It was Zorah Ferhat, the organization’s director, who took the initiative to contact Isabelle Picard, the On Senior Side Foundation liaison at Damart France. Isabelle knew I was interested in sponsoring an organization, so she explained the project to me and I said yes.” Why do you support the organization? I support the organization for several reason

Which project/association do you sponsor and why did you want to sponsor them? Myself and our colleagues been actively supporting The Alzheimer’s Society in an unofficial way for 18 months, fundraising via the national society’s ‘Elf Day’ in December and running ‘Dementia Awareness’ courses for our front-line customer service colleagues that help us recognise how we can support customers living with dementia. It’s a charity that has really touched colleagues in a big way as

We had the opportunity to interview Nathalie (who is very involved with the Foundation) on two occasions. She has served as a mentor for two projects INTERVIEW 1: Tell us about the project: The goal is to fund 12 sports therapy programs for older cancer patients over a 10-month period, at a rate of two sessions per week, in an outpatient setting within the Lille metropolitan area, in partnership with CAMI Sport & Cancer. Tell us about your experience as a sponsor: I wanted to

How did you hear about the Les Blouses Roses organization, and can you tell us a little about it? I learned about the organization through a friend who spoke to me about it with great enthusiasm; she joined after retiring a few years ago, eager to dedicate herself to a meaningful cause. We’ve discussed it several times, and I’m interested in and moved by their very positive work, which focuses on helping sick people who are often confined to hospitals for long periods. The as

Which project or organization are you sponsoring, and what specific actions have you taken with the organization? The project aims to provide elderly patients in dire straits at Saint Philibert Hospital in Lomme with a way to listen to music. Thanks to the association Les Blouses Roses, the purchase of a Mélo kiosk helps brighten the lives of these individuals, who are forced to spend some time in the hospital. What motivated you to become a sponsor of this project? One of my

Tell us about the project! “Soleil d’Automne is a nursing home located in Erlies. It provides care for elderly residents who require assistance as they lose their independence. The main goal of the project was to give seniors a way to communicate with their loved ones. To this end, the foundation funded the purchase of a tablet equipped with two apps. These highly intuitive apps work in the same way as a social media platform. Seniors can thus create a message simply by inser

Tell us about the project The project for which I applied to the OSS Foundation was initiated by the “Generations and Culture” association as part of the “A Roof to Share” program. The goal was to fund a series of activities to enable senior hosts and their guests to meet. The objective: to build social connections, foster a sense of belonging, and share experiences. Tell us about your experience as a mentor Discovering the world of nonprofit organizations alongside “Générati

Why did you decide to become a patron of this project? “I was immediately drawn to this project. Music has always played a very important role in my life, and even more so today, given my mother’s experience living with Parkinson’s disease. Seeing how much comfort and joy social and cultural activities bring her has really touched me. ” “When I discovered the organization Les Petits Chemins and their initiative C’est un petit bonheur, I immediately felt that it was something

Director of the On Seniors’ Side Foundation “The On Seniors’ Side Foundation gives meaning to our work. It instils a real sense of pride in being part of a committed and responsible Group.” What is your role within the Foundation? My role is to lead the Foundation, which means coordinating and facilitating the implementation of all the initiatives we support. Why did you take on this role? After several years working in textile procurement, during which I visited factories al

Older people are our raison d’être. It is for them that we get up every morning. They are the ones who inspire us and guide our daily work. Our Foundation is a real blessing, not only because we are changing the way people view older people, but also for us, the staff at Damartex, as it is a source of pride and motivation! That is why I was touched and honoured when Patrick, former president of the Foundation and CEO of Damartex, asked me to take over as president of the Foun

Why did you become a representative for your business unit? What motivates you? When I joined Damart in 2018, working in the Communications department, I wanted to get involved in a different way to support our customers. Presenting projects to the steering committee and sharing ideas with colleagues from other departments and other brands within the group is a great source of motivation for keeping the foundation alive. And the contact with the charities is so rewarding! Wha