Our work
Where the need is, that’s where we are.
On the street and in the café, behind prison walls, in our homes, on stage and in our second-hand shops. Ten departments with one goal: new beginnings.
01
Contact café · Central Oslo
Maritakafeen
Since 1996 a place where you can come as you are — a bite to eat, a cup of coffee and someone who sees you.
- Outreach:
- Man–tir 19–21.30
- Open:
- Ons–fre 19–22
- Since:
- 1996
02
Women · Oslo
Marita Women
Work among women and trans people with experience of prostitution — contact café, work training, shared housing and follow-up.
- Started:
- 2008
- Own department:
- 2013
- Housing:
- 2016
03
Housing · Torshov
Marita Bo
A safe place to live for young adults aged 18–25 — community, conversation and follow-up in a building in Torshov.
- Age:
- 18–25
- Where:
- Torshov
- Since:
- 2005
04
Prison visits · Eastern Norway
Marita Fengsel
Cake, coffee and a good conversation behind the walls — and aftercare on the way out.
- Prisons:
- 12+
- Started:
- 1986
- Volunteer min. age:
- 20
05
Youth · Sub Scene
Marita Ung
Free music workshop on Tuesdays and a Friday café at Sub Scene in central Oslo. Low threshold, no stress.
- Music workshop:
- Tir 17–21
- Friday café:
- Fre 18–22
- Price:
- 0 kr
06
Schools · Prisons · Communities
Marita Forebyggende
Films and talks in schools and direct work with young people at risk — by people with lived experience.
- Started:
- 1975
- Booking:
- booking@marita.no
07
Aftercare · Gjøvik
Marita Gjøvik
Contact café, self-help groups and work training in the middle of Gjøvik’s pedestrian street. The coffee is always on.
- Current form:
- 2020
- Where:
- Gågata, Gjøvik
08
Work · Demolition
Marita Drift
Demolition subcontractor for the construction industry — paid work for people who have completed work training.
- Employees:
- 14
- Started:
- 2016
09
Second hand · Hasle
M&E Second Hand
2,000 m² of reuse, vintage, old treasures and new bargains — run with Erikshjälpen.
- Area:
- 2000 kvm
- Opened:
- 2018
10
Second hand · Mjøndalen
Marita Brukthandel
Vintage, retro and used — from clothes and sports gear to great furniture. With a café upstairs.
- Where:
- Mjøndalen
- Since:
- 2011
What we aim for
Six commitments since 1984.
01
support people struggling with substance abuse
02
motivate towards a drug-free life
03
help people out of unwanted, controlling relationships
04
support people facing combined mental, social and physical challenges
05
meet people with existential questions and spiritual needs
06
help people master their lives and take back control
Will you carry this work with us?
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