French Housing Foundation Rebrands to Restore Trust After Allegations Against Founder

The Fondation pour le Logement des Défavorisés aims to recover from a 30% drop in donations and refocus on combating France's severe housing crisis.

The Fondation Abbé Pierre has officially rebranded as Fondation pour le Logement des Défavorisés, unveiling a new name and logo on March 17, 2025.
The rebranding seeks to distance the organization from its founder, Abbé Pierre, following allegations of sexual violence spanning decades, including against children.
Public donations, which fund 97% of the Fondation's operations, have dropped by 30%, leading to an estimated loss of 5 to 7 million euros since July 2024.
Prominent figures, including Eric Cantona and Virginie Efira, are supporting the Fondation's public campaign to rebuild trust and emphasize its mission to combat housing insecurity.
The Fondation continues to highlight France's worsening housing crisis, urging the government to prioritize housing and requisition vacant buildings to address the needs of over 4 million poorly housed people.