Centre social Les Gueyeurs

Also managed by Agasc (1), like the Point-du-Jour centre, it is located in the heart of the Pugets district. It is primarily aimed at the residents of this area. It is called "Les Gueyeurs", in reference to the people who, in the 15th century, sounded the Var river, cleaned it and helped travellers to cross. This new social centre, which has just opened in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, has a very special meaning. Also managed by Agasc (1), like the Point-du-Jour centre, it is located in the heart of the Pugets district. It is aimed primarily at the residents of this area. Four missions The Les Gueyeurs centre focuses on four areas. "Access to the law", explains its director, Jérémy Coutanceau. "In other words, we provide help with administrative requests, digital procedures, social services, etc." The centre also acts as a relay for the Caisse d'allocations familiales (family allowance fund). The centre also provides support for parents. Parent/child workshops are organised, covering sports, creativity, prevention, and so on. A citizenship centre is also very active. "We promote all the initiatives of local residents, for example. The centre's mission is to bring life to the area in which it is located. This applies to the social, environmental and living environment, etc.