Community Living Sarnia-Lambton

What Community Living Sarnia-Lambton does

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton is a non-profit organization established in 1956 that delivers developmental services to adults with intellectual disabilities in the Sarnia-Lambton region of Ontario, Canada. The agency serves approximately 400 individuals annually across supported independent living, competitive employment services, family-based residential arrangements (Share Your Home), and community-participation programs, supported by a workforce of roughly 300 employees. It operates as a designated transfer payment recipient under Ontario's Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, with BPSAA-compliant accountability standards, and within a defined catchment that effectively makes it the primary developmental services provider in its local market.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through government funding — provincial transfer payments for direct service hours and residential supports, supplemented by federal contributions and project-specific innovation grants. The 2015 jobPath Toolkit, developed with provincial funding, represents a packaged methodology product that has been made available to other Ontario communities, creating a modest knowledge-transfer revenue stream on top of core service contracts. The agency also operates an employment network of 153+ local employer partners that source competitive jobs for program participants; this network is an operational asset rather than a revenue channel.

Strategically, the organization has prioritized profile-building through program-level recognition — most notably the 2017 United Nations Sasakawa-related recognition for the Supported Employment Transition (SET) program — alongside incremental product extensions such as the Share Your Home residential model and the jobPath Toolkit. There is no evidence of acquisitive growth, geographic expansion beyond Sarnia-Lambton, or material shifts in the service mix in the available data. The agency functions as a stable, regionally anchored human-services platform whose principal strategic lever is funder relationship management and methodology export rather than scale expansion.

Name

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton

Legal name

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton

Website

https://communitylivingsarnia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton is a non-profit organization founded in 1956 that provides developmental disability services to approximately 400 adults annually in Ontario's Sarnia-Lambton region, funded primarily through provincial government transfers and delivered by roughly 300 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Developmental Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Community support services
• Employment support programs
• Housing support services
• Family respite programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarnia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from the Government of Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Government of Canada through Employment Ontario programs. This funds core developmental services including residential supports, day programs, employment services, and family respite.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations that support enhanced programs, equipment, and activities beyond core government-funded services.
3. Fee for Service / Purchase of Service: Families can purchase services directly from Community Living Sarnia-Lambton using Passport dollars, Special Services at Home (SSAH), or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) funding, as well as personal funds.
4. Membership Dues: Annual membership donations that contribute to the organization's operations and give members a voice in governance through voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton provides direct, person-centered support services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families in Sarnia and Lambton County. Its core offerings include life and support planning, housing support, employment support (jobPath, Employment Transitions, Summer Employment Transitions), day programs, family respite, community participation, and individualized funding/Passport assistance. Services are delivered by approximately 300 staff across group homes, the Activity Center, supported independent living apartments, and community or employer locations.

Product overview

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton offers a unified suite of person-centered support services for people with intellectual and/or other disabilities and their families. The core portfolio spans eight interconnected service areas: Services Information coordination, Life & Support Planning, Passports & Individualized Funding, Community Participation Support, Housing Support, Employment Support (including the jobPath, Employment Transitions, and Summer Employment Transitions modules), Day Support Options, and Family Respite Options. These services are complemented by volunteer programs, membership, and a Share Your Home initiative. The organization does not offer a software product or technology platform; all offerings are direct service programs funded primarily by the Government of Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services and Government of Canada, with additional support from community partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• jobPath: A service of Community Living Sarnia-Lambton that helps people with a disability find jobs through a series of workshops and employment related field trips over six weeks. Received provincial 'Innovations Excellence Award' from Ontario Rehabilitation, Work and Community.
• Employment Transitions (ET)
• Summer Employment Transitions (SET)

Products and services

• Life & Support Planning Person-directed planning service that helps individuals with disabilities articulate their future dreams, identify needed supports, and create action steps. Incorporates values of inclusion, citizenship, self-determination, and community participation.
• Passports & Individualized Funding Assistance with managing Passport, Special Services at Home (SSAH), and Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) funding. Offers both self-managed supports and purchase-of-service options through Community Living Sarnia-Lambton.
• Community Participation Support Helps individuals develop skills, social networks, and community connections through participation in community activities, volunteer opportunities, adult learning, recreation, and leisure activities.
• Housing Support Range of housing support models including Supported Independent Living, 24-hour supported group living, live-in support, and Host Family Homes for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Employment Support Comprehensive employment services including job search assistance, resume support, interview coaching, job coaching, and employer connections for people with disabilities. Includes Employment Ontario Integrated Services.
• jobPath Six-week employment workshop program for work-ready people with disabilities, helping them develop employment goals and find jobs. Honored with provincial 'Innovations Excellence Award' and adopted by the Government of Ontario as a turn-key toolkit for other communities.
• Employment Transitions Free employment service for people with disabilities, recognized as an industry leader in Ontario. Maintains an extensive network of over 153 local employers and provides ongoing support for job seekers.
• Summer Employment Transitions (SET) School-to-work transition service for students with disabilities aged 16-29 to obtain and maintain summer employment. The largest service of its kind in Canada, awarded the international 'Innovative Practice 2017' award at the United Nations in Vienna.
• Day Support Options Meaningful day activities for adults with developmental disabilities including community-first approaches, center-based supports, and Seniors Support Options for those 55 years and older.
• Family Respite Options Respite services including group respite programs, Summer Youth Adventures (SYA) Camp, overnight stays, weekend retreats, Sensational Saturdays, in-home respite, and Alhambra Days activities.
• Share Your Home Program seeking caring individuals to provide supportive home environments for children, youth, or adults with developmental disabilities, including daily per diem compensation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of people who accessed employment services are still working more than 5 years later
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of Ontario - Ministry of Community and Social ServicesOthersPrimary government funder for developmental services including residential supports, day programs, employment services, and family respite. Provides Passport funding and Special Services at Home (SSAH) program funding.
• Government of CanadaOthersCo-funder with Government of Ontario for Employment Ontario Integrated Services programs including jobPath, Employment Transitions, and Summer Employment Transitions.
• Lambton CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing educational opportunities, potential student placements, and collaborative programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Ontario Trillium FoundationminorOthersProvides grant funding for community programs and initiatives that enhance services for people with disabilities.
• Lambton Kent District School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for school-to-work transition services, student placements, and collaborative programs for youth with disabilities.
• St. Clair Catholic District School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for school-to-work transition services and collaborative programs for youth with disabilities in Catholic schools.
• United Way Sarnia-LambtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey funder for Life Planning and Support Services. Provides funding that enables person-directed planning and community support programs.
• P4P Planning NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partner providing resources and inspiration to families of people with disabilities. Community Living sponsors the Ontario-wide CHAP Care-Giver and Family Database.
• Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body of employment service providers united to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. jobPath was developed in partnership with ORWC now ODEN.
• Community Living OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial umbrella organization representing Community Living associations across Ontario. Provides advocacy, resources, Update Fridays newsletter, and governance support.
• Sarnia Lambton Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness membership organization that awarded Community Living the Outstanding Business Achievement Award in 2009.
• OasisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner providing additional resources and support for people with disabilities in Sarnia-Lambton.
• Windsor Regional Employment NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity Living Sarnia-Lambton is a member of the Windsor Regional Employment Network, enabling regional coordination of employment services for people with disabilities.
• Employment Transitions (jobPath)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree employment service helping people with disabilities find jobs. Recognized as industry leader with 153+ local employer partnerships. Won Innovations Excellence Award and UN Innovative Practice 2017 award.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vita Community Living Services: Toronto-area nonprofit providing residential, day, and community support to people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in person-centered approach, government contracting, and service breadth.
• Community Living Toronto: Direct peer operating in Toronto with the same mission of supporting people with intellectual disabilities through residential, employment, community participation, and respite services. Comparable funding sources (Ontario MCSS) and similar service portfolio structure.
• Community Living Mississauga: Ontario-based Community Living chapter offering residential, employment, day support, and family services to people with developmental disabilities. Closely comparable in service mix, funder mix, and operating model to Community Living Sarnia-Lambton.
• Community Living Essex County: Southwestern Ontario peer organization delivering residential, employment, day, and family services to people with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable in mission, funder mix, and operating geography context.
• Community Living Greater Sudbury: Northern Ontario peer providing residential, employment, and community participation supports to people with intellectual disabilities under similar Ontario MCSS funding frameworks. Highly comparable in scale and service breadth.
• KW Habilitation Services: Waterloo Region developmental services provider offering residential, employment, and community participation supports. Similar operating model, government funding mix, and lifecycle service portfolio.
• Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services: Ontario-based developmental services agency offering residential, day, employment, and family support services. Comparable in mission, funder relationships, and the breadth of person-centered supports delivered.

Broad incumbents

• Community Living Ontario: Provincial umbrella organization that Community Living Sarnia-Lambton is affiliated with. Represents the broader network of Community Living associations across Ontario, making it a natural comparable in mission, funding models, and service mix.
• Christian Horizons: Larger Ontario faith-based developmental services organization operating across multiple regions with residential, day, and employment supports. Comparable service portfolio with greater geographic scale.

Emerging players

• Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region: Ontario nonprofit supporting people with developmental disabilities through community participation, respite, and individualized funding navigation. Overlapping service lines, especially in person-directed planning and Passport support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityLivingSarnia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11321163
• Instagraminstagram.com/communitylivingsarnia
• Xx.com/CL_Sarnia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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