The Foyer L'accueil is a Geneva institution that was founded a hundred years ago.

A century of history and sharing with the reception of several thousand residents from all over the world.

 

1890 : At the request of the Church of Geneva, the Sisters of the Cross take over the direction of the "Home Sainte Blandine" at rue des Granges. This home welcomes, in a family atmosphere, young girls in precarious situations, coming from Switzerland or neighboring countries, in search of work.

1892 : The Sainte Blandine Home, in full expansion, moved to larger premises at 28 rue Saint Léger. In addition to lodging, the Sisters provide various services: helping young girls in their search for work and lodging and welcoming, informing and orienting those who arrive at the Geneva train stations not knowing where to go; this is the "work of the train stations."

1906 : The Home Sainte Blandine moves to 24 rue de L'Arquebuse where for 50 years it welcomes about thirty young girls, employees, servants and students.

1960 : The association of the Catholic Home, created in 1957, decided to buy a piece of land, in order to build a bigger and better adapted building.

1965 : The Home de l'Arquebuse becomes the Foyer l'Accueil at 8 rue Alcide-Jentzer, inaugurated on October 20.

1990 : Foyer l'Accueil celebrates its 25th anniversary and 100 years of presence of the Sisters of the Cross in Geneva.

2015 : On December 11, the home joyfully celebrates its 50th anniversary "The Past, The Present, The Future for the Greater Glory of God."

Welcome to Foyer L'Accueil

The institution receives young women from 18 years old wishing to stay in Geneva for education, training vocational courses and various jobs. Located near the University, the ETI and the hospital complex of Geneva Canton, we welcome you into an international and intercultural family.