What Siloam Mission does

Siloam Mission is a Christian-based non-profit registered Canadian charity (#119150043 RR0001) headquartered at 300 Princess Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba, founded in 1987 to serve Manitobans experiencing homelessness, poverty, and mental-health challenges. It operates a vertically integrated service platform that combines a 110-bed emergency shelter and drop-in centre, the Saul Sair Health Centre (15,224 visits in 2025) for on-site primary care, the Buhler Centre (a 54,000-sq-ft expansion completed in 2020 adding 41 shelter beds), supportive housing at The Madison (85 units), the Roblin Blvd residence (32 individuals), and the Arlene Wilson Recovery Centre (20 addictions-recovery units), plus the Indigenous-designed Na a way Ishkode cultural-healing space opened February 2024. A 10-year Housing Strategy announced April 2024 targets 700 supportive housing units as a step toward eliminating chronic homelessness.

The organization runs on a diversified charitable revenue model that includes individual donations (preset tiers $21.78-$326.70, monthly recurring, securities, legacy/estate gifts), gift-in-kind (90-95% of food is donated), social-enterprise revenue from Siloam Laundry, government grants across federal (CMHC $2.2M, joint federal-provincial $3M), provincial (Manitoba Housing), and municipal (City of Winnipeg $1.3M + $200K Winter Pop Up) tiers, corporate sponsorships, and third-party community fundraisers. Capital campaigns are episodic, most notably the $19M Make Room Capital Campaign completed May 2020 and the $6M Madison capital campaign launched 2023. Volunteers are central to the cost structure, with 969 individual volunteers contributing 41,115 hours annually (8,000+ volunteers and 93,939 hours in 2019, equivalent to 45 full-time staff). Technology is intentionally light: Better Impact for volunteer management, DonorSupport.co for online giving, a shared inter-agency client database across Winnipeg emergency shelters, and no public API. Imagine Canada Standards accreditation (January 2024) and CCCC membership anchor governance credibility.

As of May 2026, the organization is navigating sector-wide financial pressures: it announced a six-month organizational support plan, a stabilization plan with staffing reductions and reduced drop-in hours scheduled for July 1, 2026 if sustainable funding is not secured, and the departure of CEO Sonia Prevost-Derbecker three months after her February 2026 appointment. Board Chair Tracey Silagy is leading the transition with a temporary local executive support team. All core shelter, housing, and frontline services remain operational, and operational metrics from the 2025 Impact Snapshot (1,448 housed across three facilities, 50,000+ shelter nights, 551,757 meals, 21,084 clothing appointments, 15,224 health visits, 62 employed after job-training) reflect steady program delivery despite the leadership and financial reset.

Name

Siloam Mission

Legal name

Siloam Mission (A Registered Canadian Charity)

Website

https://siloam.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Siloam Mission is a Winnipeg-based Christian non-profit (founded 1987) operating a 110-bed emergency shelter, on-site health clinic, and 137 units of supportive housing to serve Manitobans experiencing homelessness, poverty, and mental-health challenges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Temporary Shelters (624221), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Homelessness support services
• Supportive housing programs
• Addictions recovery housing
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual giving via secure online donation portal, one-time gifts, monthly recurring gifts, and preset donation tiers ($21.78 / $65.34 / $108.90 / $326.70) processed through donorsupport.co; major donor relationships with multi-year and legacy planned gifts.
2. Government Grants and Capital Campaigns: Multi-level government funding including $2.2M from CMHC, $3M joint federal-provincial investment, $1.3M from the City of Winnipeg, and $3M from John and Bonnie Buhler (largest private gift) for the $19M Make Room Capital Campaign completed in 2020; separate $6M Madison capital campaign for supportive housing upgrades.
3. Securities Donations: Donations of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds as the most tax-efficient giving method; processed via a dedicated donation form updated November 27, 2023.
4. Vehicle Donation Program (Homeless Cars): Proceeds from donated vehicles through Homeless Cars (registered Canadian charitable foundation), with free contactless pickup within 48 hours; outside the pick-up zone, donations processed through Donate-A-Car Canada.
5. Gift-in-Kind Donations: Donated goods (food, clothing, hygiene items, equipment, software, real estate, gift cards); 90-95% of food served is donated; tax receipts issued following CRA guidelines, with single donated items over $1,000 requiring appraisal documentation.
6. Social Enterprise Revenue (Siloam Laundry): Internal and eventually commercial laundry services providing employment to community members; revenue reinvested in program operations.
7. Third-Party Fundraising Events: Hosted community fundraisers (bake sales, golf tournaments, food and clothing drives) organized by individuals, churches, businesses, and groups, with proceeds donated to Siloam Mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Siloam Mission is a Christian-based registered Canadian charity that operates an integrated homelessness response in Winnipeg, providing free drop-in services (meals, clothing, primary healthcare), a 110-bed emergency shelter, three supportive and recovery housing facilities, an on-site Indigenous cultural-healing space (Na a way Ishkode), addictions recovery housing, employment-readiness programs, and a social-enterprise laundry. All client-facing services are provided free of charge without discrimination, funded primarily through individual donations, government grants, corporate sponsorships, and capital campaigns.

Product overview

Siloam Mission operates a portfolio of interconnected programs and facilities serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Winnipeg, organized around a core Drop-In Centre and Emergency Shelter (including the expanded Buhler Centre, 110 beds) with an ecosystem of wraparound services. Housing services span the Saul Sair Health Centre for primary care, supportive housing at The Madison (85 residents) and the Roblin Blvd facility (32 individuals), and the 20-unit Arlene Wilson Recovery Centre for addictions recovery. Specialized programs include Na a way Ishkode (Indigenous healing space), Transition Services, the Exit Up! program for youth aging out of care, the MOST employment team, Community Education, the Clothing Room, and the Community Hair Salon, supported by the Siloam Laundry Service social enterprise. Seasonal offerings include the Winter Overnight Warming Space and the Winter Pop Up partnership with Main Street Project, Sunshine House, and 1JustCity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Buhler Centre: 54,000-square-foot expansion facility offering expanded and integrated services including 41 new shelter beds (with dedicated transitional beds and separate space for women), expanded health centre, and programming space.
• The Madison
• Arlene Wilson Recovery Centre

Named customers9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• Temporary Local Executive Support TeamflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 25 May 2026Brought in for a six-month organizational support plan beginning the week of May 25, 2026; provides expertise in organizational transition, financial oversight, operations, governance, and charitable revenue development to support Siloam's leadership team and Board during a stabilization phase.
• Main Street ProjectflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023Sector partner co-organizing the Winter Pop Up warming space (and prior joint COVID-19 shelter coordination); Main Street Project handles transportation and coordination while the Pop Up operates in Siloam's Drop In.
• Sunshine HouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023Sector partner in the Winter Pop Up warming space; Sunshine House offers programming in the evenings to complement shelter, snacks, and warm drinks.
• 1JustCityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023Sector partner in the Winter Pop Up warming space coalition dedicated to ending chronic homelessness in Winnipeg.
• Christine Vanagas (Indigenous Relations Director)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 February 2022Newly created Indigenous Relations Director role filled in February 2022 to better engage with the Indigenous community following community consultations; leads the Indigenous Advisory Council, Na a way Ishkode, and Truth and Reconciliation initiatives.
• Laborero ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 February 2021Indigenous-led consultancy engaged in February 2021 to develop and launch a comprehensive Indigenous Relations Strategy for Siloam Mission, following wise counsel from Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous community leaders, staff, and church leaders.
• Homeless CarsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered Canadian charitable foundation dedicated to helping fund and eliminate homelessness and food insecurity through proceeds of donated vehicles; in Winnipeg, vehicle donations through Homeless Cars go to Siloam Mission, with free contactless pickup within 48 hours and tax receipts issued by Homeless Cars.
• Donate-A-Car CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnered for vehicle donations outside Homeless Cars' pick-up zone, routing proceeds to Siloam Mission's work in Winnipeg.
• Salvation Army (Winnipeg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoined the Winter Pop Up partnership to help meet expanded need; coordinates with Siloam and other shelters for emergency overflow during extreme weather.
• Imagine CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGranted Siloam Mission accreditation under the Imagine Canada Standards Program, recognizing organizational excellence and transparency; standards are designed to elevate the charitable sector and bolster public confidence.
• Ending Poverty Together (endingpovertytogether.org)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a collaborator in Ending Poverty Together's network of Manitoba organizations working on poverty reduction; Community Education team coordinates school tours and presentations through this network.
• RaY (Resource Assistance for Youth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory with Siloam Mission, Main Street Project, Sunshine House, and West Central Women's Resource Centre on a joint statement responding to the Point in Time Count of homelessness in Winnipeg.
• West Central Women's Resource CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint signatory on the Winnipeg Point in Time Count response, coordinated by Main Street Project, RaY, Siloam Mission, and Sunshine House.
• Food Banks CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiloam Mission follows Food Banks of Canada's Guideline for Distributing Food Past the Best Before Date; accepts a wide range of food donations per these standards.
• Better ImpactcoreTechnology or IntegrationVolunteer management software provider powering Siloam Mission's online volunteer application portal, virtual orientation, shift scheduling, and volunteer login (agencyGuid 900e5386-dacd-4f0a-8700-ded198d777f0).
• Chatters Hair Salon and Aveda InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHairstylist volunteers from Chatters Hair Salon and Aveda Institute run Siloam Mission's community hair salon; Angie Hunt (Chatters) has volunteered for over six years, recruits fellow stylists, and supplies salon products.
• Dr. Guy Smith (volunteer dentist, Brandon)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVolunteer dentist from Brandon providing dental care at the Saul Sair Health Centre since 2018; retiring in 2024 and helping recruit peers to continue dentistry services.
• Oak Bluff Hutterite Colony and other Hutterite coloniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time supporters led by Leah Maendel; mobilized other Hutterite colonies to sew thousands of masks during COVID-19 and delivered fresh-baked bread and goods twice weekly when food donations dropped.
• Freightliner Manitoba (Ken and Peggy Talbot)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated partner that during COVID-19 directed food, wrappers, cutlery, bags, and containers to Siloam Mission and made donations to honour special birthdays.
• Bear Clan Patrol / Downtown BIZ CHAT TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity safety partners participating in Siloam Sleepout outreach walks; Bear Clan picks up needles and checks on people weathering the elements, while CHAT Team provides additional downtown outreach support.
• Life Assure, Vickar, Red River Co-op, Canada Life, and other corporate sponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSiloam Mission website footer lists corporate sponsor logos including Life Assure, Vickar Automotive Group, Red River Co-op, Canada Life, Crystal Springs Colony, Virgin 103.1, Super Auto Centres, Rogers, QX104, Pearl Vision, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, Manitoba Pork, Mid-Town Ford, Jim Pattison Group, CTV, Global Winnipeg, Emergent Biosolutions, Irwin Homes, Lowe Canada, Credit Union Central Manitoba, Corus Entertainment, 92.1 Citi FM, Kiss 102.3, CJOB 680, CHVN 95.1, Bounce 99.9, Bell Media, Bardal Funeral Homes, and 94.3 NOW Radio.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shepherds of Good Hope: Ottawa-based non-profit providing emergency shelter, supportive housing, and addiction recovery services - comparable operational model combining shelter, supportive housing, and recovery housing under one organizational umbrella.
• Old Brewery Mission (Mission Old Brewery): Montreal's largest emergency shelter for men experiencing homelessness, offering integrated shelter, housing, and support services - directly comparable in service model and operational focus on urban homelessness response.
• Main Street Project: Winnipeg-based emergency shelter and supportive housing organization serving people experiencing homelessness, with overlapping programs in drop-in services, shelter, and Winter Pop Up partnership with Siloam Mission. Directly comparable as a sector peer operating in the same city and catchment.
• Calgary Drop-In Centre: One of Canada's largest emergency shelters operating in Calgary with integrated shelter, housing, healthcare, and recovery programs - directly comparable holistic service model and operational scale to Siloam Mission.
• Sunshine House: Winnipeg drop-in centre and community resource hub for people experiencing homelessness and poverty, including meal programs and winter warming partnerships. Direct sector peer co-organizing the Winter Pop Up with Siloam Mission.
• Mustard Seed (Calgary / Victoria): Faith-based charity operating emergency shelters, supportive housing, and meal programs across Alberta and BC with integrated service delivery - closely mirrors Siloam's wraparound Christian non-profit model.
• Union Gospel Mission: Christian-based shelter, recovery, and affordable housing organization operating across Western Canada - comparable faith-based integrated service model with shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and employment programs.
• Salvation Army Winnipeg (Booth Centre): Christian-based emergency shelter and housing services provider in Winnipeg operating Booth Centre; comparable faith-based shelter model, addiction recovery programs, and Winter Pop Up partner with Siloam Mission.
• Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY): Winnipeg youth-focused non-profit providing shelter, housing, and support services for young people experiencing homelessness - co-signatory with Siloam Mission on Winnipeg Point in Time Count responses; comparable as a sector peer with overlapping service population (homelessness in Winnipeg).

Emerging players

• End Homelessness Winnipeg: Winnipeg sector funder/convener coordinating homelessness response funding and planning - operates as a strategic ecosystem partner that provided $65,000 to Siloam's Winter Pop Up; comparable as a homelessness-focused organization in the same regional ecosystem.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SiloamMission
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCh0bu-AcJDmtfs8gctJt80w
• Facebookfacebook.com/siloam.mission
• Instagraminstagram.com/siloammission

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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