John Howard Society of Manitoba

What John Howard Society of Manitoba does

John Howard Society of Manitoba is a Winnipeg-based charitable nonprofit founded in 1931 that supports men aged 18 and over who are in conflict with the law, across the pre-incarceration, incarceration, and post-release stages of their involvement with the criminal justice system. The organization delivers seven core programs: Reintegration Services (clothing closet, reintegration courses, birth certificate assistance), a free Pardon/Record Suspension Program, a 14-session Healing and Harm Reduction Addictions Program that incorporates Indigenous culture and access to a Knowledge Keeper, a Bail Navigator Program receiving lawyer referrals, one-to-one Literacy Services supported by 20+ downloadable workbooks, a quarterly publication called The Inside Scoop, and Four Healing Roads Lodge, a 27-bed halfway house for individuals on parole. Operations are anchored at 583 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, with telephone casework reaching incarcerated individuals across Manitoba.

The organization does not operate a technology platform; all services are delivered through human casework, tutoring, and counseling. It runs on a donor-and-grant model — community donations of clothing, books, and money, plus government and funder grants such as a disclosed $148,748 award from Health Canada in July 2023 — with all services provided free of charge to participants. Distribution is multi-modal: drop-in services at the Winnipeg office, phone-based casework to correctional facilities province-wide, and referral-driven intake via lawyers (Bail Navigator) and partner organizations including John Howard Society of Brandon and Manitoba Corrections. Approximately 11–50 employees and a dozen literacy-program volunteers execute this mandate.

Name

John Howard Society of Manitoba

Legal name

John Howard Society of Manitoba

Website

https://johnhoward.mb.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

John Howard Society of Manitoba is a Winnipeg-based nonprofit, founded in 1931, that delivers free reintegration, literacy, addictions, bail-navigation, pardon, and halfway-house services to justice-involved adults in Manitoba, funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Criminal Justice Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Criminal justice reintegration
• Record suspension assistance
• Adult literacy services
• Halfway house housing
• Harm reduction counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The organization is funded through community donations (clothing, books, monetary) and government/funder grants. Services are provided free of charge to participants thanks to generous funders.
2. Donor-Supported Services: All programs and services are provided free to participants. The organization relies on charitable donations from the community, grants, and fundraising to operate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

John Howard Society of Manitoba is a non-profit charitable organization that supports adults (18+) in conflict with the law before, during, and after incarceration. It delivers free, human-delivered services including reintegration support (clothing, courses, birth certificate assistance), a pardon/record suspension application program, a 14-session Healing and Harm Reduction Addictions Program, a Bail Navigator Program for individuals referred by lawyers, adult literacy tutoring, and a 27-bed halfway house (Four Healing Roads Lodge) for individuals on parole.

Product overview

John Howard Society of Manitoba is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of social service programs supporting individuals in conflict with the law before, during, and after incarceration. The core offerings include Reintegration Services (clothing, courses, birth certificate assistance), the Pardon/Record Suspension Program, Healing and Harm Reduction Addictions Program, Bail Navigator Program, Literacy Services (tutoring, workbooks, The Inside Scoop magazine), and Four Healing Roads Lodge halfway house. These programs work together to address root causes of crime and support successful reintegration into community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reintegration Services Free reintegration program for men transitioning from incarceration to community life. Provides a clothing closet (casual clothing, coats, work boots with employer letter), reintegration courses on anger management, parenting, substance use, and healthy relationships, plus birth certificate application support initiated during incarceration so the document is ready upon release.
• Pardon/Record Suspension Program Free caseworker-assisted pardon (record suspension) application service for individuals whose dated criminal records are barriers to employment or quality of life. Caseworkers conduct eligibility determination and help prepare applications for participants who self-refer or schedule appointments.
• Healing and Harm Reduction Addictions Program A 14-session harm reduction program providing one-to-one caseworker support and access to an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper for men exploring substance use. The program creates personalized plans and integrates Indigenous cultural practices alongside harm reduction principles.
• Bail Navigator Program Assists low to medium risk individuals on bail who want to improve outcomes in the criminal justice system. Participants are referred by lawyers, and the organization helps them navigate the bail process and connect with stabilizing supports.
• Literacy Services Free adult literacy program offering one-to-one community tutoring, drop-in services, the Get The Story Out program connecting incarcerated parents to their children via storytelling, and a workbook series. Tutoring is delivered in the Winnipeg classroom and group sessions at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.
• Four Healing Roads Lodge A 27-bed halfway house for individuals on parole, located in the heart of Winnipeg. Provides transitional housing as part of community reintegration.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• John Howard Society of BrandoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership with the John Howard Society of Brandon, which offers a different range and variety of services. The Brandon location may better suit some individuals' needs depending on their location and required services.
• Canadian FootwearminorOthersGenerous supporter of the clothing closet program, providing footwear and other clothing items for recently released individuals.
• Manitoba CorrectionscoreOthersManitoba Corrections conducts screening for volunteers who wish to work at the Winnipeg Remand Centre. The organization operates literacy programs in partnership with correctional facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Correctional Service Canada: Federal agency responsible for administering sentences for offenders incarcerated for two years or more. A key institutional partner and funder for community reintegration programs nationwide, including those delivered by Manitoba JHS.
• Salvation Army Correctional and Justice Services Canada: Large national incumbent operating prison visitation, reentry support, halfway houses, and community justice programs. Provides overlapping services as part of a much broader social services portfolio.
• Manitoba Justice - Corrections Branch: Provincial agency responsible for adult and youth custody, probation, and community supervision in Manitoba. Key institutional partner that conducts volunteer screening and provides facility access for JHSM programming.

Direct peers

• John Howard Society of Canada: National federation of provincial and local John Howard Societies; Manitoba is a member society. Operates in the same reentry, crime prevention, and justice reform space with aligned mission and program taxonomy.
• John Howard Society of Brandon: Partner organization in Brandon, Manitoba offering a different mix of justice-involved support services. Sister society serving western Manitoba with overlapping mission and direct referral partnership.
• St. Leonard's Society of Canada: National nonprofit providing community residential facilities, reintegration programs, and restorative justice services for adults in conflict with the law. Directly comparable mission and halfway-house operating model.
• John Howard Society of Ontario: Largest provincial John Howard Society offering reentry, bail, housing, and youth justice programs in Ontario. Direct sister organization operating the same model across a larger geography.
• Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba: Provides reentry, court support, and housing services to women and gender-diverse people in conflict with the law in Manitoba. Operates in the same justice-involved support category with parallel program design and referral channels.

Regional players

• Native Clan Organization (Manitoba): Winnipeg-based Indigenous organization offering healing, justice, and family support services, including programs for Indigenous people in conflict with the law. Operates in the same regional geography with strong overlap on culturally grounded justice programming.

Emerging players

• Circle of Support and Accountability (CoSA) Canada: Volunteer-driven organization supporting individuals leaving incarceration through structured community circles. Operates in similar reintegration space with a focused, volunteer-led model targeting high-risk reintegrating populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/johnhowardsocietymb
• Instagraminstagram.com/jhs.manitoba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/john-howard-society-of-winnipeg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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