Southern Alberta Community Living Association

What Southern Alberta Community Living Association does

Southern Alberta Community Living Association (SACLA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 and headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, that delivers person-centered disability support services across southern Alberta. The organization serves adults with developmental disabilities, youth aged 15-21 transitioning into employment, families and support networks, home share and respite providers, and employers seeking inclusive hiring assistance. SACLA operates five core service lines: Mobile Support (community-based flexible assistance), Supported Living (full-time in-home support), Respite (short-term 24-48 hour relief), Home Share (roommate-based independent living), and CATALYST Employment Support (job placement and employer diversity consulting). Service delivery is coordinated through the third-party MyCompass Case Management platform.

The organization's business model is anchored in government funding, primarily through the Alberta Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program and AISH, with secondary revenue from donations, recurring gifts, legacy gifts, fundraising events (such as the annual Kick Ball Tournament and Pancake Breakfast at Whoop-up Days), and modest user fees of approximately $10-$30 per month for non-PDD-funded employment clients. Go-to-market combines community-led referrals (PDD intake, school partnerships for the CATALYST school-to-work program), self-referral intake for individuals and families, and direct employer outreach for diversity and inclusion consulting. Marketing is conducted primarily through organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and the sacla.ca website.

The leadership team is led by CEO Keith Kristalovich and includes functional directors covering Home and Community Supports, Finance, People & Culture, and Maintenance & Assets, with governance provided by a volunteer Board of Directors. SACLA does not operate proprietary technology, has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, and does not publicly disclose financial figures. Strategic activity centers on incremental service-line expansion, deepening employer relationships, and industry engagement via the Alberta Community Disability Services (ACDS) network.

Name

Southern Alberta Community Living Association

Legal name

Southern Alberta Community Living Association

Website

https://sacla.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Southern Alberta Community Living Association (SACLA) is a Lethbridge-based nonprofit founded in 1980 that delivers person-centered disability support services, including housing, respite, and employment programs, to people with developmental disabilities across southern Alberta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), College Readiness & Disability Services Transition Support (EDAKANAB), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Community living
• Supported employment
• Residential support
• Respite care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lethbridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Program Funding: Services primarily funded through Alberta Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program. Eligible individuals receive government-funded support services.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts monetary donations through various programs including Discover the World Fund, recurring gifts, estate planning/legacy gifts, tribute gifts, and event-specific donations.
3. Program User Fees: Some job seekers may be expected to cover a user fee of approximately $10 to $30 per month for CATALYST employment services. Non-government funded programming also available for people without PDD funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SACLA delivers person-centered disability support services across southern Alberta through five core offerings: Mobile Support (community-based flexible assistance), Supported Living (full-time in-home residential support), Respite (short-term 24-48 hour relief for caregivers), Home Share (independent living with roommate matching), and CATALYST Employment Support (job placement, skills analysis, and employer diversity and inclusion consulting). Services are coordinated through a three-step Discovery, Integration, and Ongoing Support process and powered by the MyCompass Case Management platform.

Product overview

SACLA offers a coordinated suite of five core support services for people with disabilities: Mobile Support (community-based flexible assistance), Supported Living (full-time in-home support), Respite (short-term 24-48 hour relief), Home Share (independent living with roommate matching), and CATALYST Employment Support (job placement and employer diversity consulting). These services work together through a discovery, integration, and ongoing support process, using MyCompass Case Management as the underlying case management platform. The organization also facilitates community events (Kick Ball Tournament, Pancake Breakfast) and accepts donations to support its programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CATALYST Employment Support: Employment support program that assists people with disabilities in finding employment and helps employers build inclusive workplaces.

Products and services

• Mobile Support

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MyCompasscoreTechnology or IntegrationMyCompass is a case management platform that empowers people with disabilities to chart their course towards meaningful life goals. The platform is used to support SACLA's service delivery and client coordination.
• Schools (Southern Alberta)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with schools across southern Alberta to support the CATALYST school-to-work program, helping youth with disabilities aged 15-21 find employment while still in school.
• Alberta Community Disability ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in ACDS conferences and industry events, with staff presenting on topics like labour unions as employment inclusion partners.
• Lethbridge Community GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity garden partnership providing inclusive activities for people with disabilities to connect with the broader community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vecova: Calgary-based nonprofit offering disability support, employment services, and inclusive community programs in southern Alberta. Highly comparable to SACLA in mission, service mix, and PDD-funded model, with overlapping employer and school networks.
• Inclusion Alberta (formerly AACL): Provincial advocacy and service organization supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities across Alberta. Comparable because it funds and coordinates family-directed supports and PDD-funded services in the same policy environment as SACLA.
• Gateway Association: Edmonton-area nonprofit providing residential, community access, and employment supports for adults with developmental disabilities. Direct peer because it delivers a similar suite of Mobile Support, residential, and employment services through PDD-style funding.
• Community Living Ontario: Provincial federation of community living organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ontario. Comparable as it offers the same supported living, respite, and employment service model in a parallel Canadian province.
• Community Living British Columbia: Crown agency funding and coordinating community-based supports for adults with developmental disabilities in BC. Direct peer because it administers individualized funding and employment supports similar to SACLA's PDD-funded model.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes Canada: National nonprofit delivering employment services, accessible housing, and post-stroke/disability supports across Canada. Comparable to SACLA's CATALYST and Supported Living offerings but operating at much larger national scale.

Regional players

• SARC (Saskatoon Abilities Resource Centre): Saskatchewan-based disability services organization offering supported living, day programs, and employment services. Comparable service model to SACLA but primarily serves Saskatchewan rather than southern Alberta.

Emerging players

• Ability4Good (formerly Neil Squire Society programs): Canadian disability-focused organization delivering employment programs and assistive tech supports. Comparable to SACLA's CATALYST employment services and employment-coaching model, though more tech-enabled.

Others

• Kids Brain Health Network / CanChild: Canadian research networks focused on children and youth with developmental disabilities. Related because they shape transition-to-adulthood and employment frameworks that influence how organizations like SACLA deliver CATALYST-style services.
• Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS): Provincial industry association representing disability service providers in Alberta. SACLA staff actively present at ACDS conferences, making it a coordinating/ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SACLAyql
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-alberta-community-living-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacla_
• Xx.com/sacla_alberta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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