Sleep-In: a roof for the night, a chance to catch your breath

In Lausanne, the Sleep-In Association provides emergency accommodation for people experiencing severe social and economic hardship.

Each evening, it offers beds, showers, cooking facilities and breakfast to those staying overnight. More than just a roof, Sleep-In offers human connection, social support and, where possible, access to healthcare services.

While the shelter does not aim to be a permanent solution to housing difficulties, it often represents a crucial first step away from life on the streets. It is a place where people can rest, regain their strength, take care of themselves and, when appropriate, meet with a social worker to explore support options.

SwissCaution’s commitment

By supporting Sleep-In through financial donations over several years, SwissCaution helps sustain this essential refuge—where sustainability takes on a very tangible form: a clean mattress, a hot shower and a kind word.

At SwissCaution, rental guarantees are our core business, and facilitating access to housing is our reason for being. We recognize that for people in extremely precarious situations, access to housing is fundamental—it offers both shelter and a moment of relief.

Guided by this conviction, we have structured our long-term commitment to sustainability and joined the Swiss Triple Impact (STI) program, defining clear objectives in social sustainability, equal opportunities and support for people in vulnerable situations. 

A lasting commitment that goes beyond words

Promoting access to housing and emergency accommodation is one of the cornerstones of our sustainability strategy.

Actively supporting high-impact initiatives in the field is what drives and motivates us.

• Providing financial support to Sleep-In and MalleyPrairie to help ensure the continuity of their essential services and allow them to plan for the future with greater peace of mind.

• Building long-term partnerships through the implementation of multi-year initiatives.

• Offering practical support through complementary actions such as fundraising, donations, various forms of assistance and manpower, in order to diversify our contribution.

• Acting as a communication relay to increase the visibility of these organizations.

• Fostering close relationships between SwissCaution employees and these associations, reinforcing the human dimension of our commitment.

What about tomorrow?

Our commitment to Sleep-In and MalleyPrairie marks the beginning of a broader journey. By 2030, SwissCaution intends to :

• Strengthen our collaborations with existing partners.

• Develop similar initiatives with organizations supporting emergency accommodation and access to housing in both French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland.

• Monitor and share our progress as part of the Swiss Triple Impact program.

• Continue to act with conviction by launching new initiatives that embed sustainability values into our corporate DNA, ensuring our social responsibility is reflected in our vision, decisions and actions—both concretely and sustainably.