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Social aspect

This page has been automatically translated from French into English by a translation software. Automatic translations are not as accurate as translations made by professional human translators. Nevertheless these pages can help you understand information published by the City of Brussels.

The most important social player in Brussels is the Public Welfare Centre. There are also other social initiatives.

   

The Public Welfare Centre (CPAS or OCMW) provides financial support in Brussels. It also intervenes in various domains such as housing, debts,... The Public Welfare Centre also manages rest homes.

Bravvo gives aid in social mediation. The service Aid to the Brussels families offers individuals the opportunity to remain in their own homes.

Various services are addressed to the homeless. The Office for Social Rehabilitation addresses (ex-)prisoners and their families.

The House of Solidarity aims to improve social and professional integration. The community centers (district houses) are welcoming and relaxing places for residents.

The initiative Article 27 allows people in difficulty to get access to cultural activities.

Social housing can be rented via public housing companies.


COMMUNITY NEWS
Reception of homeless

New winter reception place for homeless

The Public Welfare Centre (CPAS-OCMW) of the City of Brussels purchased a new building situated at the numbers 139-141 of the Rue Royale. This new space of 5.500 m2 is going to welcome homeless persons within the winter plan managed by the Samu Social. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Lucien and Marianne Aron-Samdam Award and Victor Brichart Award

Call for projects. Lucien and Marianne Aron-Samdam Award and Victor Brichart Award

The City of Brussels launches a call for projects for innovating or improving working methods to support the social-health domain. The projects must be innovative and convertible in terms of socio-medical prevention, public health and housing. A maximum of 90,000 euro is spent on this project call in 2012. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Seniors Guide: guide for a comfortable retirement

Seniors Guide: guide for a comfortable retirement

The 'Manual for a comfortable retirement' is a directory of services for seniors in the City of Brussels. The guide is only available in Dutch and French. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Care for homeless

Emergency plan for homeless

The Public Welfare Centre (CPAS/OCMW) of Brussels has an emergency plan for the homeless because of the winter weather. Homeless people can call the free number 0800 99 340 of Samusocial. continue
ON THE AGENDA
Carnival

Carnival of the Community Centres

On Wednesday 29 February 2012, from 1:45 pm, between the Park of the Porte de Hal and the Halles des Tanneurs. continue

ON THE AGENDA
City of Brussels

Community centres. Women's Day

From 6 to 15 March 2012, the Brussels community centres focus on Women's Day. continue

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