Promotes sustainable housing, social integration, and environmental preservation.
The Somfy Foundation, established in 2004, is a corporate foundation of the Somfy Group, a global leader in home automation. The foundation focuses on three main areas: promoting access to healthy and sustainable housing, improving social integration, and preserving the environment. The foundation provides both financial support and skills-based sponsorship for projects that contribute to these goals. It operates primarily in France but also has an international presence through the "A House is A Home" program, which involves Somfy subsidiaries in various countries. The foundation's annual budget is approximately €370,000, with additional contributions from Somfy Group management in times of crisis. While specific project financing amounts are not disclosed, the foundation supports a wide range of initiatives, from local housing improvement projects to international disaster relief efforts. Recent projects include supporting Habitat for Humanity in multiple countries, funding reforestation efforts in Magland, France, and providing emergency aid to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria through partnerships with organizations like Acted. The Somfy Foundation also operates the "Les Petites Pierres" crowdfunding platform, which has funded over 400 projects since its creation. The foundation prioritizes projects that align with its mission of providing dignified living conditions and fostering social ties through housing initiatives.