In the wake of the lockdown, many local initiatives sprang up to keep communities connected, distribute food, offer lessons, or care for the most vulnerable. But what about today? While many of these efforts have unfortunately faded, nearly 12 million volunteers in France still dedicate themselves each year to helping others. But who are these heroes we so rarely hear about? They are the ones rolling up their sleeves in their neighborhoods, towns, and villages, helping others with nothing but ingenuity and resourcefulness as their tools.