What Accueil Bonneau does

Accueil Bonneau is a Montréal-based non-profit charitable organization (OBNL) founded in 1877 that delivers integrated homelessness services across the Montréal metropolitan area. Its offering is structured in three interconnected pillars: (1) the Carrefour Multiservice (Multi-Service Centre), a 7-day-a-week day centre providing meals (~300/day, 140,000–200,000 annually), clothing and necessity distribution (~80,000 items/year), showers, health clinics (chiropractic, podiatry, dentistry, walk-in clinic via CIUSSS, McGill-Bonneau nursing clinic), psychosocial intervention, income tax filing, legal aid, and street-level community outreach (Monday–Friday 8am–4pm and weekends May–November); (2) Social Reaffiliation Programs covering employment training (PAAS Action), financial management, arts, music, and culinary skills via partners including CREP; and (3) Housing Services comprising Maison Claire-Ménard (31 transitional studios), Maison Eugénie-Bernier (52 permanent studios), Maison Joseph-Vincent (49 long-term studios for seniors 50+), the 114-unit Le Christin inclusive housing project, the Projet Logement Montréal consortium for private-market housing with psychosocial support (near-90% stabilization rate), and a 126-unit new residential building — the largest single-site homelessness project in Quebec. Together these programs reach over 100,000 people annually.

The core operating technology is a social reaffiliation-plus-supportive-housing model that integrates psychosocial case management with housing access, delivered through a network of 30+ institutional partners across three tiers of government, healthcare (CIUSSS du Centre-Sud and de l'Ouest, McGill, Université de Montréal, UQAM, Université Laval), major corporate sponsors, and university volunteer pipelines. The cost economics are favorable: supportive housing runs approximately C$20,000 per person per year versus roughly C$60,000 for emergency services without housing stability, per Éric Latimer's 2018 research.

Revenue is generated entirely outside the commercial market. The organization is funded by federal, provincial (SHQ), and municipal government grants; a dedicated fundraising arm, the Fondation Accueil Bonneau (established 2011), which manages donations, planned giving, third-party fundraising events under the "Ending Homelessness Together" program, and grants; corporate sponsorships (BNP Paribas, Cargill, Ivanhoe Cambridge, Energir, Hydro-Québec, Metro, Desjardins, Banque Nationale, Moisson Montréal); in-kind contributions (clothing, food, hygiene); and small merchandise sales through an online boutique. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The organization is led by Director-General Jean-Charles Boily with a structured executive team including an Assistant Director-General, Director of Operations, CPA Director of Finance, Acting Foundation Director, and Associate Director – Continuum of Services, operating from headquarters at 427 rue de la Commune Est in Old Montréal.

Name

Accueil Bonneau

Legal name

Accueil Bonneau

Website

https://accueilbonneau.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Accueil Bonneau is a Montréal-based non-profit founded in 1877 that provides integrated homelessness services — multi-service day centre, social reaffiliation programs, and 246+ housing units — to over 100,000 people annually across Greater Montréal, funded by government grants, donations, and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Homelessness support services
• Supportive housing
• Social reaffiliation programs
• Community outreach services
• Basic needs assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The Fondation Accueil Bonneau, established in 2011, raises funds through donations, fundraising campaigns, benefit events, and grants to finance all programs and services offered by the organization.
2. Government Grants: Accueil Bonneau receives government funding from federal, provincial, and municipal governments to support affordable housing projects and homelessness prevention programs.
3. Clothing and In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts and redistributes clothing, hygiene products, and other in-kind donations to people experiencing homelessness.
4. Merchandise Sales: A boutique section sells products such as socks and books, with a portion of proceeds donated to the organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Accueil Bonneau provides free, integrated services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Montréal, including a Multi-Service Centre day shelter offering meals, clothing, showers, health clinics, psychosocial intervention, and housing support. The organization also operates a portfolio of supportive housing projects (Maison Claire-Ménard, Maison Eugénie-Bernier, Maison Joseph-Vincent, Le Christin) and the Projet Logement Montréal consortium to place individuals in stable long-term housing.

Product overview

Accueil Bonneau is a non-profit organization (OBNL) providing homelessness services in Montréal since 1877. Its offerings consist of multiple interconnected programs organized around three core service areas: the Multi-Service Centre (Carrefour Multiservice) serving as the entry point with basic needs services including meals, health clinics, clothing bank, psychosocial intervention, and housing support; Social Reaffiliation Programs providing employment training and financial services; and Housing Services through multiple facilities. The housing portfolio includes four dedicated buildings (Maison Claire-Ménard with 31 transitional studios, Maison Eugénie-Bernier with 52 permanent studios, Maison Joseph-Vincent with 49 long-term studios for seniors, and Le Christin with 114 innovative mixed-income units), the Projet Logement Montréal (PLM) consortium program for private market housing with psychosocial support, and a post-housing follow-up program. The 126-unit New Residential Building represents the largest single-site project addressing homelessness in Quebec. Together these programs served over 100,000 people annually through integrated services aimed at moving individuals from homelessness to housing stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carrefour Multiservice (Multi-Service Centre)

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and member.

• Sœurs Grises (Grey Nuns)coreOthersFounding partner of the organization, founded in collaboration with the Grey Nuns in 1877. Continued historical partner.
• Société Saint-Vincent de PaulcoreOthersFounding partner established in 1877 and instrumental in the early development of services. Continued historical partner.
• Projet Logement Montréal (PLM) Consortium (Maison du Père, Mission Bon Accueil, Mission Old Brewery)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched in 2015, PLM is a consortium of four Montréal organizations providing housing stability to people experiencing homelessness, with Accueil Bonneau being one of the first to offer integrated psychosocial support services.
• CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides a walk-in clinic and health services in partnership with Accueil Bonneau's Multi-Service Centre. Key healthcare integration partner.
• CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare services partner supporting health programs at Accueil Bonneau facilities.
• Société d'habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the new 126-unit residential building project, the largest single-site real estate project addressing homelessness in Quebec.
• Centre de transformation du logement communautaire (CTLC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the new residential building project addressing homelessness through affordable housing.
• McGill University (School of Nursing, School of Optometry)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partners providing volunteer podiatrists and nursing students for clinical services at Accueil Bonneau facilities.
• Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (Médecine Podiatrique)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing volunteer podiatrists for health services.
• Université de Montréal (École d'optométrie, École de réadaptation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partners providing students and volunteers for optometry and rehabilitation services.
• Université de Montréal (École des sciences infirmières)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing nursing students for the McGill-Bonneau nursing clinic at housing projects.
• Association des chiropraticiens du Québec (ACQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association providing a chiropractic clinic at the Multi-Service Centre.
• Moisson MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank providing food donations to support meal services at Accueil Bonneau.
• Clinique Juridique Itinérante (CJI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal aid clinic operating at Accueil Bonneau, staffed by law students from UQAM, Université de Montréal, McGill University, and Laval University, supervised by law professors and members of the Quebec Bar.
• Hockey Helps the HomelessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable organization organizing sports events that support homelessness organizations like Accueil Bonneau.
• Fédération des OSBL d'habitation de Montréal (FOHM)memberOthersMembership organization representing social housing organizations in Montréal.
• Mouvement pour mettre fin à l'itinérance (MMFIM)memberOthersCoalition movement working to end homelessness in Montréal. Accueil Bonneau is a member organization.
• Réseau solidarité itinérance du Québec (RSIQ)memberOthersQuebec-wide network focused on solidarity with people experiencing homelessness. Accueil Bonneau is a member.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dans la Rue: Montréal-based organization supporting homeless and at-risk youth with shelter, housing, and education programs. Directly comparable in the homelessness services category within the same Montréal market, with overlapping referral networks.
• Maison du Père: Montréal organization serving men experiencing homelessness and addiction, and PLM consortium partner with Accueil Bonneau. Comparable in target population (adult men, including those with substance use or mental health issues) and in its supportive housing model.
• Native Women's Shelter Montréal: Montréal emergency shelter and transitional housing provider for Indigenous women and children experiencing homelessness. Provides comparable emergency shelter and housing services in the same Montréal ecosystem with a specialized client focus.
• Old Brewery Mission: Long-standing Montréal homelessness organization and co-leader of the Projet Logement Montréal consortium with Accueil Bonneau. Provides shelter, housing, and social reaffiliation services to a similar client population in the same city, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Chez Doris: Montréal organization providing daytime shelter, meals, and supportive services to women in precarious situations, including those experiencing homelessness. Comparable in delivering wraparound services (meals, health, social support) within a Montréal shelter context.
• Welcome Hall Mission: Montréal-based anti-poverty and homelessness organization and PLM consortium partner offering emergency shelter, food, housing, and youth services. Directly comparable client base, service mix, and geographic market as Accueil Bonneau.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army (Quebec): National social services nonprofit with active Montréal operations offering shelter, food, addiction rehabilitation, and supportive housing across a much broader program portfolio. Overlaps on emergency shelter and housing services but operates at greater scale and across many verticals.

Others

• Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness: National umbrella advocacy and capacity-building organization supporting homelessness service providers across Canada, of which Accueil Bonneau and its PLM partners are part of the broader ecosystem. Indirect peer — provides sector policy, training, and benchmarking support.
• Moisson Montréal: Greater Montréal food bank and Accueil Bonneau's food-security partner, supplying the 300 daily meals and 140,000–200,000 annual meal service. Functions as a critical upstream enabler/supplier rather than a direct competitor in homelessness services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AccueilBonneau

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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