Centre St-Pierre

What Centre St-Pierre does

Centre St-Pierre is a registered Quebec non-profit organization (OBNL) founded in 1973 and headquartered at 1212 Rue Panet in Montreal's Centre-Sud district, operating as a community hub for social justice and social transformation. It serves two principal customer segments: (i) Quebec-based community organizations, social enterprises, and non-profits that require room rentals, organizational training, strategic-planning support, animation/facilitation, and clinical supervision; and (ii) individuals seeking personal development, spiritual accompaniment, psychotherapy on an income-based sliding scale, and grief support (via the SAPED sub-brand). Core service lines include rental of 16 accessible rooms accommodating 2 to 250 people (with hybrid/webcasting capability), an annual training catalogue of 20+ courses priced $97-$710, and proprietary tools such as the GPS strategic planning guide and democratic participation board games.

The business model combines transactional earned revenue (room rentals, training fees, animation services, and individual psychotherapy on sliding-scale pricing) with restricted philanthropic and government grants. The most significant recent capital activity is the Maison St-Pierre heritage requalification project (Carrefour St-Pierre initiative), backed by a $7.9M Quebec government grant (2025) and a $3M donation from Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon (2024), scheduled to open in 2027 with subsidized long-term rental spaces for non-profits and a 2,000 sq ft commercial kitchen for a food security tenant. Distribution is regional (Quebec) and primarily direct: on-site room booking via website/phone, online course registration, and direct contact for organizational and psychotherapy services. Marketing is conducted through owned channels (website, blog, newsletter, social media, podcast, annual magazine) and community-network referrals. The organization operates under a non-profit governance model with a board of directors (Louise St-Jacques as President as of 2024) and is not a subsidiary of any parent entity.

Name

Centre St-Pierre

Legal name

Centre St-Pierre

Website

https://centrestpierre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre St-Pierre is a Montreal-based non-profit (founded 1973) that provides room rentals, training, psychotherapy, grief support, and organizational consulting to Quebec community organizations and individuals, with a 2027 Maison St-Pierre expansion underway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sector Training and Support Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Offices of All Other Health Practitioners (62139), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Community sector training
• Meeting room rental
• Strategic planning consulting
• Psychotherapy grief support
• Popular education

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Room Rental Services: Rental of 16 modern, accessible rooms accommodating 2 to 250 people. Services include meetings, training, conferences, assemblies, and webcasts with turnkey service and rates adapted for non-profits (OBNL)
2. Training and Formation Services: Professional development courses, workshops, conferences, and training programs for individuals and organizations in areas such as animation, communication, strategic planning, intercultural intervention, leadership, and organizational management
3. Psychotherapy and Support Services: Individual psychotherapy and grief support services with income-based sliding scale pricing (tarification modulée selon le revenu)
4. Event Animation Services: Animation, facilitation, and assembly presidency services for organizations hosting meetings, events, or general assemblies, both in Centre St-Pierre rooms or client premises
5. Long-term Space Rental: Future rental of subsidized spaces at Maison St-Pierre (opening 2027) for non-profits and social economy enterprises serving marginalized populations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centre St-Pierre is a Quebec non-profit community hub that provides training, facilitation, strategic planning, and clinical supervision for community organizations, alongside individual services (psychotherapy, grief support, spiritual accompaniment). It also rents 16 accessible meeting/event rooms in Montreal at non-profit-adapted rates.

Product overview

Centre St-Pierre operates as a community social transformation hub offering a unified service portfolio centered on education, collaboration, encounter, and accompaniment. The core offerings include room rental (16 accessible meeting spaces), services to individuals (spiritual guidance, grief support, psychotherapy), and services to organizations (training, consulting, clinical supervision, assembly facilitation). Supporting tools include the GPS strategic planning guide, democratic participation games, and practice community resources. The organization also manages the Carrefour St-Pierre project, featuring affordable long-term rental spaces for NPOs opening in 2027, funded in part by a $3M donation from the Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon and a $7.9M investment from the Quebec government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carrefour St-Pierre: The overarching initiative bringing together Centre St-Pierre and the new Maison St-Pierre, forming a comprehensive community hub for social economy, popular education, and social transformation in Montreal.
• Maison St-Pierre
• SAPED (Service aux personnes en deuil)

Products and services

• Services aux individus Support services for individuals including personal development training, spiritual accompaniment, grief support, income-based psychotherapy, and wellness workshops.
• Services aux organisations Training, consulting, and accompaniment services for community organizations, collective enterprises, and entities contributing to social justice and transformation.
• Location de salles à Montréal (Room Rental) Rental of 16 modern, accessible meeting rooms accommodating 2 to 250 people, equipped for meetings, training, conferences, assemblies, and web broadcasts, with turnkey service and NPO-adapted pricing.
• Espaces locatifs à long terme (Maison St-Pierre) Long-term affordable rental spaces for NPOs and social economy enterprises serving marginalized populations, including a 2,000 sq ft commercial kitchen, opening 2027.
• Formations et conférences Annual programming of training sessions, workshops, and conferences covering topics such as collective empowerment, collaboration, wellness, power dynamics, and meaning-seeking.
• Animation et présidence d'assemblée Professional facilitation and assembly presidency services for meetings, events, citizen consultations, strategic retreats, and practice communities.
• Accompagnement spirituel Spiritual guidance offering a welcoming space for those seeking meaning, renewal, or going through periods of vulnerability, focusing on listening and inner exploration.
• Accompagnement en deuil (SAPED) Grief support services provided by specialized psychosocial workers, with no time limits and sliding-scale fees based on ability to pay.
• Supervision clinique Clinical supervision services by 10 experienced professionals supporting community groups and front-line workers, with multiple approaches to meet diverse needs.
• GPS - Guide de planification stratégique A comprehensive strategic planning guide developed over 50+ years of community engagement, helping organizations navigate the strategic planning process.
• La démocratie en action Board games designed as playful tools for discussing the components and challenges of democratic life within community organizations.
• Webdiffusion - Événements hybrides et virtuels Virtual and hybrid event hosting with equipped rooms, professional technical support, and quality audiovisual equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Subsidized rental spaces ensure long-term accessibility for community organizations serving marginalized populations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Léo collectifminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with Léo collectif as part of Centre St-Pierre's ongoing community collaborations since 1973, contributing to joint projects, tools, or training programs.
• CanaDonminorOthersCanaDon is a non-profit portal for Canadian charities that facilitates online donations. Centre St-Pierre uses this platform to accept secure online donations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YMCA du Québec: Federated community organization operating multiple sites across Quebec offering a comparable portfolio of community services including room rentals, training, personal development, and youth services. Both organizations serve as multi-service community hubs with similar funding models combining earned revenue, government grants, and donations.
• Maison de la famille de Montréal: Community-based non-profit providing support services, training, and accompaniment for families and individuals in Montreal. Operates with a similar hybrid model combining direct services, community programming, and subsidized access for vulnerable populations.
• Revivre: Quebec non-profit organization providing mental health support services including psychotherapy and peer support. Comparable to Centre St-Pierre's SAPED grief support and psychotherapy services with similar sliding-scale pricing and mission-driven approach.
• Centre de bénévolat et d'entraide de Montréal: Montreal-based non-profit offering training, accompaniment, and organizational support services to community groups and volunteers. Directly comparable to Centre St-Pierre's organizational support, training, and capacity-building offerings for the community sector.
• Maison du Père: Long-established Montreal non-profit (founded 1895) serving marginalized populations with accommodation, health services, and social reintegration support. Comparable as a heritage non-profit with multi-decade track record, diversified service portfolio, and significant real estate footprint in Montreal.

Emerging players

• Phare (Phare ADHD): Quebec non-profit providing mental health and grief support services, with similar psychotherapy and accompaniment offerings. Both organizations deliver sliding-scale mental health services in the Montreal ecosystem, though Phare focuses on a specific condition community.

Others

• Centraide du Grand Montréal: Major community foundation that funds and coordinates a network of non-profit organizations in the Greater Montreal region. Sits in the same community ecosystem as Centre St-Pierre, both serving as anchors for the social transformation and NPO support space, though Centraide operates a grantmaking model rather than direct service delivery.
• Palais des congrès de Montréal: Major Montreal convention and event venue with comparable room rental, hybrid event, and conference hosting services. While operating at a different scale and commercial model, the Palais competes in the same event hosting and room rental market that Centre St-Pierre addresses for the NPO segment.

Regional players

• Carrefours jeunesse-emploi: Network of Quebec non-profit organizations providing employment services, training, and accompaniment to youth across the province. Comparable in terms of mission-driven training programs, Quebec regional presence, and reliance on government funding.
• Regroupement des organismes communautaires (ROC): Quebec-wide coalition of community organizations providing advocacy, training, and coordination services to its member NPOs. Comparable in training offerings and community sector capacity building, with overlapping customer base of Quebec community organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CentreStPierre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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