Founded in Marseille in 2015, On se gèle dehors is a non-profit, non-political Marseille-based humanitarian association open to everyone. Its mission: to provide emergency material aid to homeless or poorly housed people in Marseille, but also to rebuild connections, offer a listening ear, and restore dignity. The association operates mainly through the energy of volunteers and community solidarity, without public subsidies, relying on in-kind donations and targeted collections.
Who is On se gèle dehors?
It was with the idea of strengthening the sense of solidarity among people in Marseille that Daniel founded On se gèle dehors in 2015. Convinced that the fight against poverty is not a matter of charity but of social justice, he envisioned an association driven by volunteers. Its success depends solely on the determination of those involved.
Street outreach to warm bodies and hearts
Throughout the year, On se gèle dehors organizes street outreach in various neighborhoods of Marseille, particularly on and around the Canebière. During these rounds, volunteers distribute warm clothes, blankets, hygiene products, drinks, and snacks to people they meet on the street.
Beyond material support, these outreach sessions are also opportunities for exchange, conversation, and conviviality, where everyone is welcomed with respect and without judgment. In winter, needs skyrocket: sleeping bags, down jackets, beanies, gloves, socks, but also underwear and hygiene products, which are essential throughout the year, become vital.
A solidarity shop in the heart of Marseille
To further its impact, On se gèle dehors opened a solidarity shop in Marseille called Il fait chaud dedans. This shop offers second-hand clothes and items at very low prices, while funding part of the street outreach and emergency aid.
The shop is also a space for meeting and diversity, where volunteers, beneficiaries, and local residents come together around a common goal: to foster local, concrete, joyful, and accessible solidarity. It is located in Marseille's 4th arrondissement, at 8 rue Antoine Pons.
Meanwhile Boutique stands by their side
Meanwhile Boutique is a committed Marseille shop that supports associations whose work aligns with its values: solidarity, respect, local impact, and transparency. After supporting various causes throughout the year, the shop has chosen to focus its energy on a very concrete issue on a city-wide scale: life on the streets and the cold.
How to help?
Supporting On se gèle dehors means taking action just a few streets away from the shop, helping people who sleep outside or live in extremely precarious conditions. Every donation, every warm piece of clothing, every pair of socks can make an immediate difference in someone's night.
Thus, to continue the association support championed by Meanwhile Boutique, it will be possible, starting in 2026, to make a donation directly on our website or at our physical shop in Marseille, either when making a purchase or independently.
