Homes For Heroes Foundation

What Homes For Heroes Foundation does

Homes For Heroes Foundation (H4HF) is a registered Canadian charity (Charitable Registration #727544892 RR 0001) founded in 2018 to address veteran homelessness in Canada. The organization builds and operates Veterans' Villages — clusters of 15 to 20 purpose-built tiny homes of approximately 300 square feet each, arranged in inward-facing, barracks-style layouts designed to facilitate peer-to-peer support among residents. Each home is fully self-contained with kitchen, bathroom, living area, and bedroom, and is engineered for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, and accessibility (including wheelchair-accessible units). Villages also include shared amenity buildings with case worker offices, therapy rooms, community kitchens, and gathering spaces, plus Honour Plaques commemorating fallen Canadian Armed Forces members on each home. Three villages are currently operating: Calgary ATCO Veterans' Village (opened November 2019, 15 homes), Edmonton ATCO Veterans' Village (opened November 2021), and Kingston Veterans' Village (opened June 2024, 20 homes), with Winnipeg Kinsmen and London villages in pre-construction for Spring 2026, collectively delivering 20,075 bed nights per year and an 87% program success rate. Programmatic service delivery includes on-site case workers, one-on-one and group therapy, mental health and addiction counselling, Veterans Affairs Canada benefit navigation, employment training, and reintegration support tailored to each resident's recovery timeline.

The revenue model is donation- and grant-driven, with four principal streams: individual and corporate donations (tax-receiptable, donor-directed to specific villages or funds), government grants (municipal, provincial, federal; the federal government committed over $1.9M in 2025 for Kingston), named partnership and naming-rights contributions for villages, homes, and amenity spaces (ATCO, CPKC), and the CPKC Veteran Morale and Well Being Fund providing direct resident financial assistance. Per-village operating costs average $25,000 per month covering utilities, maintenance, staff, and overhead. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on referrals from Veterans Affairs Canada and local social service agencies for residents, while donations are sourced through digital channels (newsletter 'The Open Door', blog, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn), earned media, and institutional partnerships with corporate Canada and all levels of government. The headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, with a professional staff of 11-50 led by President & CEO Brad Field (appointed May 2024, succeeding founder David Howard), supported by a board and national advisory board that includes former Governor General David Johnston, astronaut Chris Hadfield, and retired General Walt Natynczyk.

Name

Homes For Heroes Foundation

Legal name

Homes For Heroes Foundation

Website

https://homesforheroesfoundation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Homes For Heroes Foundation is a Canadian charity that builds and operates tiny-home Veterans' Villages across Canada, providing supportive housing, case management, and reintegration services to homeless Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, funded by donations, corporate partners, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Veteran supportive housing
• Tiny home villages
• Homeless veteran services
• Veteran reintegration programs
• Affordable housing charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization receives financial support from individual Canadians, corporations, foundations, and social groups across Canada. Donations are tax-receiptable and can be directed to specific village construction projects, the Resident Morale and Well Being Fund, or general operations. Securities donations are also accepted.
2. Government Funding and Grants: Homes For Heroes receives construction and capital support from municipal, provincial, and federal government stakeholders. The federal government announced an investment of over $1.9 million through the King Street West project in Kingston. Government funding supports the construction of Veterans' Villages though ongoing operational funding remains a challenge.
3. Named Partnership and Naming Rights: Donors can direct contributions to specific village construction projects with opportunities for naming recognition for the village itself, as well as individual homes, the resource center, offices, gardens, and public areas.
4. Well Being Fund: The CPKC Veteran Morale and Well Being Fund provides direct financial support to resident Veterans covering medical supplies, prescriptions, transportation, employment training, and replacement identification. Funds are directed by donors selecting 'Resident Morale & Well Being Fund' from the donate form dropdown.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Homes For Heroes Foundation builds and operates Veterans' Villages — small communities of approximately 15-20 energy-efficient tiny homes (around 300 square feet each) — to provide safe, stable housing and wraparound reintegration services (case management, mental health and addiction counselling, benefits navigation, peer support) for Canadian Armed Forces Veterans experiencing homelessness. The villages are funded by individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, and government investments, and the program is delivered at no cost to resident Veterans.

Product overview

Homes For Heroes Foundation (H4HF) operates a unified supportive housing program anchored by Veterans' Villages — clusters of purpose-built tiny homes (approximately 300 sq ft each) in an inward-facing barracks-style layout. The core Veterans' Village Program provides each resident with a furnished tiny home plus on-site case workers delivering individualized reintegration support through one-on-one counselling, group therapy, and connections to Veterans Affairs Canada and local social service agencies. Each village also includes shared amenity buildings (gathering spaces, case worker offices, therapy rooms, community kitchen, laundry), community gardens, and recreation areas. The programme is supplemented by Honour Plaques (commemorating fallen Veterans on each home), the CPKC Veteran Morale and Well Being Fund (direct financial assistance for residents), and Village Builds (capital construction funding with naming opportunities). Operationally, each village costs approximately $25,000 per month to maintain, with an 85-87% flow-through rate. Villages are currently operating in Calgary (opened 2019), Edmonton (opened 2021), and Kingston (opened 2024), with London and Winnipeg under pre-construction for Spring 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterans' Village Program A comprehensive supportive housing program delivering individualized reintegration support for homeless Canadian Armed Forces Veterans through on-site case workers, one-on-one counselling, group therapy sessions, mental health support, addiction counselling, and connections to Veterans Affairs Canada and local social service agencies, delivered within dedicated Veterans' Village communities.
• Tiny Homes (Veterans' Villages) Energy-efficient tiny homes of approximately 275-300 square feet, fully equipped with kitchen, bathroom, living area, separate bedroom, basic cable, Wi-Fi, and telephone, with select wheelchair-accessible units available, arranged in inward-facing barracks-style layouts to facilitate peer-to-peer support among Veteran residents.
• Calgary ATCO Veterans' Village The Foundation's first Veterans' Village located at 908 36th Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, comprising 15 energy-efficient tiny homes built by ATCO in an inward-facing layout, providing housing and wraparound support services to homeless Canadian Armed Forces Veterans.
• Edmonton ATCO Veterans' Village The second Veterans' Village located at 9320 – 152A Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, offering ATCO-built tiny homes and on-site case management, counselling, and reintegration services for homeless Edmonton-area Veterans.
• Kingston Veterans' Village The third operating Veterans' Village located at 730 King Street West, Kingston, Ontario, featuring 20 tiny homes, a resource center, case manager offices, therapy rooms, community gardens, and outdoor recreation spaces delivering comprehensive Veteran reintegration services.
• CPKC Veteran Morale and Well Being Fund A designated donor-funded program providing direct financial support to resident Veterans covering essential expenses such as medical supplies, prescriptions, transportation, employment training, and replacement identification.
• Honour Plaques Commemorative plaques naming each tiny home after a fallen Canadian Armed Forces member who made the ultimate sacrifice, serving as permanent tributes displayed outside each home at Veterans' Villages and as educational tools for visiting schools and community groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% program success rate achieved with first village residents
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ATCOflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019ATCO partnered with Homes For Heroes as the naming sponsor for both the Calgary ATCO Veterans' Village and the Edmonton ATCO Veterans' Village. ATCO designed and built the tiny homes for both villages, with each home having a footprint of 275-300 square feet. The partnership has been instrumental in the construction of the first two operating villages.
• Veterans Affairs CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomes For Heroes partners with Veterans Affairs Canada and local social service agencies to identify Veterans in need and connect them to the program. Support is provided through one-on-one counselling, group therapy sessions, and additional programming offered by Veterans Affairs Canada and its partners.
• Local Social Service AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomes For Heroes partners with local social service agencies alongside Veterans Affairs Canada to identify Veterans in need, connect them to the program, and provide wraparound support services including counselling, therapy, and reintegration programming.
• St. Joseph's Health Care (London)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph's Health Care has provided land at a nominal lease rate to Homes For Heroes for the London Veterans' Village situated on the grounds of the Parkwood Institute. This partnership enables the organization to support homeless Veterans in the City of London and surrounding areas.
• Community and Corporate Partners (Maintenance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomes For Heroes partners with businesses and groups to provide interior and exterior maintenance to ensure the village is clean and well kept. Community partnerships and national backing enable the construction and operations of Veterans' Villages.
• The Royal Canadian RegimentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeter Devlin, President of Fanshawe College and former Lieutenant General commanding the Canadian Army, serves as Honorary Colonel of The Royal Canadian Regiment and as Steering Committee Chair for the London Veterans' Village.
• Legion CommandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomes For Heroes directs Veterans in need to Legion Command offices and the Veterans Emergency Housing Fund for immediate financial support. Legion Command is recommended as an immediate resource for Canadian Veterans seeking emergency assistance.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity Canada: Largest affordable-housing builder in Canada. Comparable in capital-construction model and volunteer-driven home builds, though at vastly larger scale and broader (non-Veteran) beneficiary base. Homes For Heroes' Director of Village Operations is also a Habitat for Humanity Ambassador.
• The Salvation Army Canada: National nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and addiction-recovery programs across Canada, including services for Veterans. Comparable in providing multi-city residential shelter beds with wraparound social services, but at significantly larger scale and broader beneficiary base.
• The Royal Canadian Legion: Canada's largest Veteran-support organization with national branches, the Veterans Emergency Housing Fund, and direct service-delivery infrastructure. H4HF explicitly directs Veterans to Legion Command for immediate financial assistance, making them an upstream referral partner and a broader incumbent in the same ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Wounded Warriors Canada: National Canadian charity funding programs that support ill and injured Veterans and their families. Directly comparable on donor base, brand recognition, and Canadian Veterans Affairs-aligned programming, though focused on program grants rather than physical housing.
• Veterans Community Project: U.S.-based nonprofit that operates tiny-home villages with wraparound services for homeless Veterans. Closest international analogue to the H4H village model — same combination of 15-20 home barracks-style layouts, on-site case management, and reintegration programming, but operating in the United States.
• VETS Canada (Veterans Emergency Transition Services): Canadian Veteran-led charity that provides emergency transition services and housing supports to homeless Veterans. Operates a parallel referral pathway to Homes For Heroes, serving the same population with similar wraparound case management.

Others

• Canada Company: Canadian charity creating opportunities for military members, Veterans, and their families through employment, education, and family programs. Comparable as a national Veteran-focused fundraising brand and corporate-donor access channel, though without the housing infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Operation Come Home: Ottawa-based charity serving youth at risk of homelessness, including housing supports. Comparable in operating small-scale supportive housing with on-site case workers, but focused on a different (youth, not Veteran) demographic.
• Community First! Village: Texas-based master-planned tiny-home community for people experiencing chronic homelessness, operated by Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Comparable in the 'tiny home village' architectural model and emphasis on community, though not Veteran-specific and operating at larger scale in the U.S.

Regional players

• Mustard Seed (Calgary): Major homelessness-services nonprofit in Western Canada operating shelter, housing, and recovery programs in the same cities where H4F has its first two villages. Comparable in operating transitional housing beds with case management, but at much larger scale and serving the general homeless population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/@homes4heroesfdn
• Facebookfacebook.com/H4HFcanada
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/company/home-for-heroes-foundation-canada
• Instagraminstagram.com/h4hfcanada

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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