Sources

Name

Sources

Legal name

Sources Community Resources Society

Website

https://sourcesbc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Community resource centres
• Mental health counselling
• Food bank services
• Family support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

White Rock

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Some programs are government funded through partnerships with regional health authorities and social services ministries.
2. Community Donations: Many programs are funded by the generosity of community donors including individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.
3. Fee-for-Service Programs: Some services such as counselling are fee-based programs that generate revenue while providing accessible support.
4. Sources Foundation Fundraising: Sources Foundation is the fundraising arm that organizes events like the In Her Shoes fashion show and Coldest Night of the Year walk to raise funds for critical services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sources Community Resource Centres is a community-based, not-for-profit social services society delivering food security, mental health counselling, family services, housing advocacy, employment support, harm reduction, and legal aid programs through 20+ physical Community Resource Centre locations across British Columbia. With 365+ staff and over 45 years of operation, it provides accessible, mostly free or low-cost services to individuals and families in need, supplemented by a dedicated fundraising arm (Sources Foundation) and a COA international accreditation.

Product overview

Sources Community Resource Centres is a community-based, not-for-profit social services society that has served individuals and families in British Columbia since 1978. The organization operates as a portfolio of distinct social wellness programs rather than a unified software product. Its offerings span multiple service categories: Food Security (White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank, Langley Food Bank, Shop By Phone), Family Services (ACCESS PBS, Behaviour Support Services, Family Connections Centre, Infant Development Program), Mental Health and Counselling (Child and Youth Mental Health, Counselling Services, DiscoverY, Trauma Counselling), Community Support (Community Inclusion Services, Home Share Program, Life Skills Centre, Crossroads), Employment Services (Specialized Employment Services, Admin and Accounting Works), Women's Services (Women's Place), Substance Use Services (Overdose Prevention Site, Substance Use Counselling), and Legal/Advocacy Services (Community Law Clinic, Ask An Advocate). The organization also operates a Mental Wellness Resource and Referral Line and hosts the annual In Her Shoes charity fashion show. With over 20 locations across BC including White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Prince George, and Parksville, SOURCES touches the lives of thousands of individuals each year through its 365+ staff members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank
• Langley Food Bank A recognized Food Banks Canada member food bank addressing food insecurity in Langley communities.
• Shop By Phone A grocery shopping service for residents of White Rock/South Surrey unable to shop in person, delivered by volunteers.
• Advocacy, Housing and Prevention Services Mental health, disability and poverty-related programs based out of Sources Newton Resource Centre, including income assistance, disability benefits, and tenancy and housing support.
• Ask An Advocate An online resource providing quick access to clear information on income assistance, disability benefits, tenancy and housing, and other income supports in British Columbia through videos, FAQs, and guides.
• Family Services Family-centered support to children, youth, and caregivers, partnering with families, extended family, and community supports to build on strengths.
• ACCESS PBS A self-referred, family-centred positive behaviour fee-for-service support program available throughout the Lower Mainland to families with children ages 0-19.
• Behaviour Support Services North Evidence-based behaviour intervention, analysis and consultation services using applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support principles, based in Prince George.
• Family Connections Centre Youth Services programs providing services to children, youth, and their families who have been identified as having struggles.
• Infant Development Program A free, voluntary home visiting program providing support for families with children aged birth to three who are experiencing or at risk.
• Child and Youth Mental Health Services for children and youth and their families who have been identified as having struggles with mental health.
• Counselling Services A fee-based counselling program located in White Rock offering counselling with a wide variety of backgrounds, training, and life experiences.
• DiscoverY A free short-term counselling program for youth and young adults between the ages of 13 and 25, available at multiple locations including Peace Arch Resource Centre, Cloverdale, and Oceanside.
• Trauma Counselling for Interpersonal Violence Individual and group counselling for women who have experienced intimate partner violence, including cisgender, transgender, Two-Spirit, and non-binary individuals.
• Crime Victim Assistance Counselling Counselling for women, children, adolescents or men that have been the victim of a crime and have been awarded counselling benefits through the Crime Victim Assistance Program.
• Community Inclusion Services Multi-faceted resource centre offering services for individuals with diverse disabilities in the Surrey/Delta area, including Life Skills Centre, Crossroads, and Cloverdale Specialized Employment Services.
• Home Share Program A residential option to adults with developmental disabilities looking for a more natural care environment within the community.
• Specialized Employment Services Support to individuals on a person-by-person basis to find and retain work in the labour market, located in Cloverdale.
• Empowered for Employment (Admin and Accounting Works) Part of Empowered for Employment programs supporting individuals facing barriers to employment to prepare for and obtain employment.
• Women's Place A free drop-in centre for women and their children navigating crisis, poverty and gender-based violence, offering clothing exchange, counselling, crime victim assistance, hot lunches, laundry and shower facilities, and legal and professional referrals.
• Overdose Prevention Site (Peace Point) An overdose prevention site opened by Fraser Health in late 2021, overseen by Sources Community Resources Society, providing witnessed consumption services at Peace Arch Hospital.
• Substance Use Services Confidential individual counselling, group and family support for anyone concerned about their own or a loved one's substance use.
• Community Law Clinic A regional pro bono legal clinic, new to SOURCES Legal Resource Centre as of January 2020.
• Mental Wellness Resource and Referral Line A confidential telephone line (604-335-6035) monitored by trauma counsellors, providing resources and referrals.
• Volunteer Wheels A driving service to help people get to essential medical and dental appointments, particularly for senior community members.
• Sources Volunteer Dental Clinic Volunteer dental services for community members in need.
• Income Tax Clinic Free income tax preparation assistance for eligible community members.
• Youth Justice Program Program committed to strengthening communities by supporting youth in building positive, lasting connections with their families and communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Women's Place served over 4,000 visits and 3,600+ meals in one year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• White Rock OptometryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Presenting sponsor for the In Her Shoes charity fashion show supporting Women's Place.
• Audi LangleyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Venue sponsor for the In Her Shoes charity fashion show.
• Turnabout Luxury ResaleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Couture sponsor providing curated outfits for In Her Shoes fashion show models.
• West Coast GardensminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Sponsor for In Her Shoes charity fashion show, providing closing bouquets for guests.
• Elkay Development Ltd.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Supporting sponsor for Coldest Night of the Year walk, contributing to fundraising efforts for homelessness prevention and food security programs.
• HomeLife Benchmark RealtyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Supporting sponsor for Coldest Night of the Year walk, contributing to community fundraising efforts.
• White Rock Baptist ChurchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Top fundraising team for Coldest Night of the Year walk, raising nearly $48,000.
• Fraser HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Opened and oversees the Peace Point Overdose Prevention Site in partnership with Sources, providing harm reduction services.
• Food Banks BCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSources White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank and Sources Langley Food Bank are members of Food Banks BC, providing community members with food assistance.
• Food Banks CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSources food banks are recognized members of Food Banks Canada, providing national food security support standards and resources.
• United Way Lower MainlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor community partner supporting Sources' mission to provide social wellness services to BC communities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coast Mental Health: Lower Mainland nonprofit providing housing, mental health, and community integration services. Comparable in mental health counselling, housing support, and government-funded service delivery.
• PLEA Community Services Society of BC: BC nonprofit providing counselling, family preservation, youth justice, and community living services. Comparable in child/youth mental health, family services, and behaviour support programs.
• Family Services of Greater Vancouver: Regional nonprofit providing counselling, family support, and social services in the Lower Mainland. Comparable service lines (counselling, family preservation, advocacy) and shared government funding channels.
• Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS): BC-based nonprofit delivering counselling, family services, youth programs, employment, and substance use services. Direct peer with overlapping program mix and similar government-funded, community-based service model.

Regional players

• Community Living British Columbia (CLBC): Provincial crown agency funding services for adults with developmental disabilities. Comparable to Sources' Home Share, Community Inclusion, Life Skills, and Specialized Employment programs.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of British Columbia: Provincial federation providing youth and family services including counselling, employment, and food security. Direct overlap with Sources' child/youth and family services programs in BC.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division: Larger provincial mental health nonprofit. Overlaps with Sources' mental health, trauma counselling, and substance use programs, and competes for government mental health contracts.
• United Way British Columbia: Provincial umbrella for community fundraising and social services across BC. Comparable as a multi-service community support ecosystem that funds and operates anti-poverty, mental health, and family programs across the same geography.
• YMCA BC: BC's largest community-based nonprofit operating health, fitness, employment, and child welfare programs. Comparable in multi-service community delivery model and donor/government revenue mix across BC.

Others

• Food Banks BC: Provincial food bank association. Sources' two food banks are members; comparable as a peer because of overlapping food security mandate and donor-supported funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sourcesbc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SourcesCommunity
• Facebookfacebook.com/SourcesCommunityResourceCentres
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sources
• Instagraminstagram.com/SourcesBC

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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