Old Brewery Mission

What Old Brewery Mission does

Old Brewery Mission (Mission Old Brewery) is a registered Canadian charitable non-profit founded in 1889 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, that provides a comprehensive continuum of services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The organization operates a three-pillar intervention model — prevention, 24/7 emergency services, and rehousing — delivered through specialized facilities including Webster Pavilion (men's emergency shelter), Patricia Mackenzie Pavilion and Pavillon Fulford (women's services), Résidence Bash Shetty (24 studio apartments for men), Pavillon Monk (rehousing in Southwest Montreal), and a modular housing project at the former Hippodrome site. Service lines span men's, women's, youth, veteran, and Indigenous-specific programs, with harm reduction, psychosocial support, and trauma-informed care embedded throughout.

Technology use is concentrated in two TELUS Health for Good mobile health clinics that travel Montreal streets providing basic healthcare, harm reduction, administrative support, and housing assistance directly to individuals on the street. Beyond this, the organization relies on conventional non-profit tooling: a donor management platform, the Première Ligne quarterly newsletter, a video library (Vidéothèque), and standard web/social media channels. The organization also maintains an in-house research and data function producing insights on homelessness trends.

Its business model is that of a non-profit: services are provided free of charge to clients, and revenue is assembled from individual donations (one-time and monthly), corporate partnerships (CN, TELUS, Fulford Residence), federal and municipal government grants (Veterans Affairs Canada, City of Montreal), in-kind contributions of goods, and a multi-year major fundraising campaign running 2023-2028. A small social enterprise (Café Mission) contributes supplemental revenue. There are no equity owners, no disclosed revenue figures, and no M&A activity; governance rests with a board of directors under President and CEO James Hughes.

Name

Old Brewery Mission

Legal name

Mission Old Brewery

Website

https://missionoldbrewery.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Old Brewery Mission is a Montreal-based registered charity, founded in 1889, that delivers prevention, 24/7 emergency shelter, and rehousing services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Montreal through multiple fixed facilities and two mobile health clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Homelessness prevention programs
• Emergency housing support
• Rehousing transitional housing
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly monetary donations from individual donors, including tribute gifts and commemorative donations.
2. Major Donor Campaign: Large-scale fundraising campaign 2023-2028 targeting major donors for significant contributions to support organizational programs and expansion.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporations like CN ($250,000 grants), TELUS Health for Good, and Fulford Residence for program funding and in-kind support.
4. Government Grants: Federal funding from Veterans Affairs Canada for veteran homelessness programs ($1.4 million+ for Montreal projects).
5. In-Kind Donations: Donations of goods including clothing, winter boots, socks, coats, and other essential items for people in need.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Old Brewery Mission is a non-profit charitable organization providing a comprehensive continuum of homelessness services in Montreal, organized around three pillars: Prevention (early intervention for individuals and families at risk of housing loss), Emergency (24/7 emergency shelter, meals, harm reduction, and psychosocial support for men and women), and Rehousing (transitional housing, permanent housing support, and community-based housing projects). Specialized offerings include dedicated Women's Services, Mobile Health Clinics powered by TELUS Health technology, and rehousing pavilions such as Webster Pavilion, Patricia Mackenzie Pavilion, Résidence Bash Shetty, Pavillon Monk, and Pavillon Fulford.

Product overview

Old Brewery Mission is a non-profit social services organization providing a comprehensive continuum of homelessness services in Montreal. The organization operates on a three-pillar intervention model consisting of Prevention (early intervention before homelessness), Emergency (24/7 shelter services), and Rehousing (housing stabilization support). Core services include specialized women's services, men's shelter facilities, and mobile health clinics. The organization manages multiple housing facilities including Webster Pavilion (men's shelter), Patricia Mackenzie Pavilion (women's services), Résidence Bash Shetty (24 studio apartments for men), Pavilion Monk (first Southwest Montreal rehousing facility), and Pavilion Fulford (women's housing). The organization also conducts quarterly newsletters, maintains a video library of testimonials and programs, operates the Café Mission social enterprise, and runs a major 2023-2028 fundraising campaign. Additional services include volunteer meal programs, online fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships for homeless veterans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prevention Services Programs that intervene before homelessness occurs, serving individuals and families at risk of losing housing in Montreal. Free of charge; accessed via [email protected].
• Emergency Services (24/7 Shelter) 24/7 emergency shelter, meals, harm reduction, and psychosocial support for adults experiencing homelessness in Montreal. Accessed via crisis lines (Men's: 514-798-2244; Women's: 514-526-6446). Free of charge.
• Rehousing Services Housing assistance programs helping individuals transition from homelessness to stable permanent housing, with psychosocial support and accompaniment. Free of charge.
• Women's Services Specialized, trauma-informed services for women experiencing homelessness, including dedicated shelter at Patricia Mackenzie Pavilion and Pavillon Fulford, and rehousing pathways.
• Mobile Health Clinic Two Mobile Health Clinics powered by TELUS Health technology travel through Montreal streets providing basic healthcare, harm reduction services, assistance with housing procedures, and administrative support directly to people experiencing homelessness. Free of charge.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TELUS Health for GoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025TELUS Health for Good partnered with the Old Brewery Mission to launch a second mobile health clinic in Montreal. The initiative utilizes TELUS health technology to provide healthcare, harm reduction, and administrative support to people experiencing homelessness. The second clinic doubles the reach of services.
• La Maison du PèreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization receiving government funding for veteran homelessness services in Montreal as part of the Veterans Homelessness Program.
• ChaînonminorOthersMontreal nonprofit receiving $250,000 as part of CN's inaugural grants alongside the Old Brewery Mission.
• Dans la rueminorOthersMontreal nonprofit receiving $250,000 as part of CN's inaugural grants alongside the Old Brewery Mission.
• Projets Autochtones du QuébecminorOthersMontreal nonprofit receiving $250,000 as part of CN's inaugural grants to serve Indigenous individuals and families at risk of homelessness.
• City of MontrealcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Montreal partnered with the Old Brewery Mission on modular housing projects at the former hippodrome site, providing temporary housing with accompaniment for approximately 30 people experiencing homelessness.
• CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal complaints recourse available to service users through the local Service Quality and Complaints Commissioner at CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Projets Autochtones du Québec: Quebec-based Indigenous-led nonprofit supporting urban Indigenous people at risk of homelessness, including culturally adapted housing. Co-recipient of CN's $250K inaugural grant; comparable as a peer service provider serving overlapping Indigenous clientele.
• La Maison du Père: Montreal-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and psychosocial support to homeless and at-risk men. Directly comparable as a co-recipient of Veterans Affairs Canada veteran homelessness funding and a peer organization in the same local market.
• Chaînon: Montreal nonprofit providing shelter and support services to women experiencing homelessness and vulnerability. Co-recipient of CN's inaugural Railroaders for Change grant; directly comparable in target population and emergency shelter operations.
• Welcome Hall Mission (Mission Bon Accueil): Montreal-based nonprofit founded in 1892 providing emergency shelter, food, and rehousing services. One of the city's largest and oldest homelessness organizations, making it a direct peer in scale, geography, and service model.
• Dans la rue: Montreal nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth with shelter, outreach, and education programs. Co-recipient of CN's inaugural $250K Railroaders for Change grant alongside the Mission, making it a direct operational and funding peer.

Others

• Fondation du Grand Montréal: Quebec philanthropic foundation that funds community organizations including homelessness initiatives. Comparable as a regional funder in the same social services ecosystem; potential complementary partner rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Covenant House Toronto: Canada's largest agency serving homeless and at-risk youth, operating emergency shelter, housing, and education programs in Toronto. Comparable in service model (prevention through rehousing) and integrated continuum approach, but operates in a different metropolitan market.

Broad incumbents

• Raising the Roof: National Canadian nonprofit focused on long-term solutions to homelessness through research, advocacy, and community partnerships. Comparable in the social services and homelessness space but with a national enabling/advocacy role rather than direct service delivery.
• The Salvation Army Montreal: National/international nonprofit operating emergency shelters, addiction services, and community programs including in Montreal. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping shelter and social services but as part of a much larger portfolio.

Emerging players

• YWCA Montreal: Montreal-based nonprofit providing housing and support services specifically for women and girls, including survivors of violence. Comparable as an organization serving a segment of the Mission's clientele (women experiencing homelessness) with a focused, women-only mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/missionOBM
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheOldBreweryMission
• Facebookfacebook.com/missionoldbrewery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/missionoldbrewery
• Instagraminstagram.com/mission_old_brewery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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