Let's give a boost
In partnership with Neo
Discover Gilbert's story and join the solidarity movement to help him find somewhere to live.
Gilbert, 65, needs a home
Our partner Neo went to meet Gilbert, a former homeless man turned shoeshine boy in the 13ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. A 65-year-old giant, Gilbert is now calling on your solidarity to live out his retirement in decent accommodation.
I help GilbertAn atypical life path
Having left home at the age of 20 following a family dispute, Gilbert lived 1,000 lives travelling through Europe and Africa before returning to France 20 years ago.
On his return, he unfortunately found himself homeless and forced to beg. Far from feeling sorry for himself, he became a shoeshine boy to support himself and find somewhere to live.
Today, he's living in a dilapidated mobile home that's in danger of collapsing, and he's afraid of finding himself homeless again.
Every donation counts!
If it reaches its target, the money pot will enable Gilbert to renovate his mobile home so that he can live out his retirement in peace - his dearest wish.
Help Gilbert by participating in his money pot.
I help GilbertUnited to give a boost
Neo is the leading local and regional social media. Since its creation, Neo has been committed to making a social impact and relaying great stories of solidarity.
At Leetchi, our mission is to bring generosity at the click of a button:
We would like to thank our partner Neo for highlighting what brings us together, promoting our shared heritage and highlighting those who create, commit and mobilise to build the France of tomorrow.
This collaboration is a natural fit, and we're proud to bring it to life by doing what we're passionate about: inspiring dreams.