Fundació Altem

Disability support and inclusion

Fundació Altem is a private organization based in Figueres, Girona. It describes itself as a leading provider recognized by the Government of Catalonia in Alt Empordà for services to people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health conditions. With more than 50 years of experience, it works to promote education, quality of life, and employment inclusion through support, guidance, and ongoing assistance.

Social services

The foundation provides day services, residential care, and leisure programs. It publishes a service charter and information on transparency, data, annual reports, and corporate social responsibility.

Business services

As part of its employment inclusion work, the organization provides:

• Catering.
• Landscaping and mowing.
• Forestry work.
• Cleaning.
• Product handling.
• Laundry services.
• Supported employment placements within companies.
• A craft store.
• Construction and building work.
• Organic products.

Projects and recognition

Recent initiatives include installing 220 solar panels to generate clean electricity, a project recognized by Catalonia’s Department of Climate Action. Terraza Grup donated an electric car after a fundraising dinner that raised more than €12,500, attended by Social Rights Minister Carles Campuzano. The foundation also works with Roses City Council to make crafts for children born in 2022 and received use of the upper floor of Casa Marly in Llançà for a residential home.

Contact information

Address: 46 Itàlia Street, Recinte Firal Industrial Park, 17600 Figueres, Girona. Phone: +34 972 525 416. Email: info@fundacioaltem.org. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.