The association Ricochets is primarily focused on supporting people distanced from employment. In addition to working in various sectors, employees receive assistance with health, housing, mobility issues—anything that may hinder their employment. “This is the core of our work,” emphasizes Fabienne Raynaud. “And the activities are merely a pretext to help them get back on their feet, because our employees may not necessarily work in green spaces or textiles afterward, but they will have regained work habits and self-confidence, and that’s what matters.”
With up to 60 employees in integration and 10 permanent staff, the association, founded in 1982, is now well-known in the region. It boasts over 60% positive exit rates, reaching up to 70% last year.
All its actions share a common thread: respect for the environment. "We are very committed to environmental preservation, social and solidarity economy, and living with what we have,” insists Fabienne Raynaud. “This is also how we envision our evolution.”
The goal is to bring out the best in employees at every moment, to value them. “It’s people first; our employees are at the center of our concerns,” the president clarifies. “This journey re-establishes their connection to the sustainable job market. Not always in the same sectors, indeed. But it doesn’t matter, as long as they find a job where they can thrive.”
Restoring confidence, caring for each individual, allowing them to progress at their own pace, focusing on quality work rather than productivity—these are the values upheld by the Ricochets association. "I advocate for the fact that integration associations enable everyone to regain confidence and find a humane work environment. We take into account each person's difficulties. This is how we make a difference.”
