AiMHi

What AiMHi does

AiMHi (legally AiMHi – Prince George Association for Community Living) is a British Columbia-based non-profit charitable organization founded in 1957 that delivers community living services to individuals with developmental disabilities across northern and central interior BC. The organization supports over 1,000 individuals through five core program areas: Living Options (residential and housing support including supportive housing, cluster living, children's residence, and home sharing); Employment Services delivered via the Infinite Employment Solutions placement program, the Kerry's Kitchen food service training program, and the Bike Warehouse vocational program; Family Support Services for caregivers and children; Life Skills Training, including a skill-building toy lending library; and Community Inclusion, which encompasses a Snoezelen multi-sensory room, The Bistro cafe, and the Common Goods donation program. AiMHi employs more than 500 staff across its Prince George headquarters and operations in Smithers, Mackenzie, and Vanderhoof.

The organization operates a hybrid revenue model combining government contract funding with charitable contributions. Primary funding flows through referral-based contracts with Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) for adult services and the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD) for children's services, supplemented by donations (one-time, monthly, corporate, and legacy), nominal membership fees (C$10 general members, C$1 self-advocates affiliated with Inclusion BC), and modest earned income from social enterprise programs such as Bike Warehouse sales and Kerry's Kitchen catering. There is no commercial pricing model for core services, which are provided free to clients via government funding. AiMHi holds CARF Three Year Accreditation (awarded February 2024) and is a registered charity under the BC Societies Act.

AiMHi's technology footprint consists of standard nonprofit service delivery infrastructure, including a Sharevision employee portal and the ComVida Employee Management System, with no proprietary platform, API, or AI/ML capabilities. Distribution is direct-service only — clients access programs via government referral pathways rather than commercial channels. The organization recently expanded to Smithers (July 2024) via integration of GPAR Services, and underwent a leadership transition in February 2024 when long-tenured internal appointee Wendy Brophy (with AiMHi since 1991, previously Chief Services Officer) succeeded Mark Zuberbuhler as CEO. Operating governance is provided by a Board of Directors with annual general meetings (the 69th AGM is scheduled for 2026).

Name

AiMHi

Legal name

AiMHi – Prince George Association for Community Living

Website

https://aimhi.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AiMHi is a BC non-profit founded in 1957 that delivers community living services to 1,000+ individuals with developmental disabilities across northern BC through residential, employment, family support, life skills, and community inclusion programs, funded primarily by CLBC and MCFD contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Community Living Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO), State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Special Needs Nanny Services (HSAAABAL)

Keywords

• Community living services
• Developmental disability support
• Residential care services
• Employment support services
• Family support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Prince George

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) for adult services and Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD) for children's services. Services are government-funded through regional health authorities.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Registered charity accepting one-time and monthly donations, corporate sponsorships, legacy gifts, and financial security donations. All donations support programs for people with special needs.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees of $10 for general members and $1 for self-advocates. Membership includes association with Inclusion BC.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AiMHi provides community living services to individuals with developmental disabilities and children with special needs across northern British Columbia, delivering residential/housing support, employment training and placement, family support, life skills training, and community inclusion programs. Services are funded primarily through government contracts with Community Living BC (CLBC) and the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD), supplemented by donations and membership fees, and are delivered through person-centered approaches in facilities and community settings in Prince George, Smithers, Mackenzie, and Vanderhoof.

Product overview

AiMHi offers a comprehensive suite of community living services organized into five main program areas: Living Options (residential and housing support including supportive housing, cluster living, children's residence, and home sharing), Employment Services (job placement and training through Infinite Employment Solutions, food service training via Kerry's Kitchen, and the Bike Warehouse vocational program), Family Support Services (family-centered home-based support and infant development programs), Life Skills Training (adult and children's life skills development with a toy lending library), and Community Inclusion (community participation programs including a Snoezelen multi-sensory room, The Bistro cafe, and Common Goods program). These services are designed for individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs, providing support across the lifespan from infancy through adulthood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Infinite Employment Solutions (IES): Employment program supporting people to find meaningful employment within the Prince George community through career planning, job matching, and on-the-job supports
• Kerry's Kitchen
• Common Goods Program
• Bike Warehouse / AiMHi Bike Sale
• The Bistro
• Snoezelen Room

Products and services

• Living Options Residential and housing support services for adults with developmental disabilities and children with special needs, including supportive housing, cluster supported living, children's residence, and home sharing arrangements.
• Infinite Employment Solutions Employment support program that helps individuals with developmental disabilities find meaningful work through career planning, job matching, resume development, and on-the-job training with employer support.
• Kerry's Kitchen Food service training program that teaches individuals skills for careers in the food industry, including menu planning, food preparation, kitchen safety, and food service operations. Also operates a lunch service.
• Family Support Services Community and home-based services supporting families of individuals with developmental disabilities with decision-making, coordinating health, educational and social services, and accessing community programs including parenting support.
• Life Skills Training Training and support services for adults with developmental disabilities and children with special needs, focusing on independence in daily living through skills development in home management, transportation, social skills, and employment preparation.
• Skill-Building Library Community lending library of toys and resources for children ages birth to 19 years with skills to help with fine motor and social development, available to families and professionals.
• Community Inclusion Community-oriented programs including Community Options for skill development through participation in community activities, Common Goods program, The Bistro cafe, and Snoezelen Room sensory environment.
• Snoezelen Room Multi-sensory environment providing non-threatening therapeutic experiences for children and adults with learning and developmental disabilities, featuring visual displays, textures, sounds, and aromatherapy.
• Bike Warehouse Employment training program that operates a monthly bike sale where individuals with developmental disabilities learn hands-on job skills while generating funds for AiMHi's programs.
• The Bistro Cafe and social space offering meals and coffee service, providing a relaxing environment for community members while offering food service training opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 1000 people with developmental disabilities across multiple northern BC communities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2024International accreditation body providing third-party verification of organizational quality and compliance with rehabilitation and human services standards.
• Community Living British Columbia (CLBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funder and referral partner for adult services. CLBC refers and funds services for adults 19+ with developmental disabilities across Prince George, Smithers, Mackenzie, and Vanderhoof.
• Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funder for children's services including infant development, children's life skills, and family support programs. Referrals come through Children and Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) team.
• Inclusion BCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial advocacy organization for community living. AiMHi membership includes association with Inclusion BC, sharing resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities.
• RCMPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for the AiMHi Bike Sale program. RCMP partners with the employment training program that holds monthly bike sales.
• Community Living BCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency responsible for funding and overseeing community living services for adults with developmental disabilities in British Columbia.
• City of Prince GeorgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal partner hosting community events including Community Living Month flag raising ceremony and proclamation at City Hall.
• Westcana ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Santa Holiday Parade float, demonstrating community business support for AiMHi programs.
• Lally TruckingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Santa Holiday Parade float, demonstrating community business support for AiMHi programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: Largest national US organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a federated network of service providers. Serves as a broader incumbent comparable to AiMHi's mission and member-based structure.

Direct peers

• Spectrum Society for Community Living: BC-based nonprofit supporting people with developmental disabilities through home sharing, residential, and community inclusion services. Closely comparable to AiMHi's home-sharing and living-options programs.
• PosAbilities Association: Community living service provider in Metro Vancouver delivering residential, employment, and community inclusion services for people with developmental disabilities. Closely comparable to AiMHi in mission, funding sources, and program structure.
• Community Living Society: BC-based CLBC-funded service provider offering residential, employment, and community inclusion services for adults with developmental disabilities in the Lower Mainland. Directly comparable to AiMHi in service mix, funder base, and CARF-style accreditation positioning.
• Inclusion BC: Provincial advocacy and member-association network for community living service providers in BC. AiMHi is a member organization and shares Inclusion BC's mission, governance standards, and provincial advocacy agenda for people with developmental disabilities.
• Developmental Disabilities Association: Vancouver-based nonprofit providing residential, community living, employment, and children's services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable service portfolio and CLBC-funded model to AiMHi.
• Community Living North Shore: North Vancouver-based CLBC-funded agency offering residential, employment, and community inclusion services for adults with developmental disabilities. Same funder mix and lifecycle service model as AiMHi.
• Langley Association for Community Living: Langley-based CLBC-funded service provider offering residential, employment, and community inclusion programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Similar scale and service breadth to AiMHi.
• Chilliwack Society for Community Living: Fraser Valley-based CLBC-funded agency providing residential, employment, and community participation services for people with developmental disabilities. Comparable lifecycle service model and funding structure.

Regional players

• Kerry's Place: One of Ontario's largest providers of services for people with developmental disabilities, offering residential, employment, and community programs. Functions as a regional peer to AiMHi in another province, with comparable public-funded service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AiMHiBC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AiMHi_Prince-George
• Facebookfacebook.com/AiMHibc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aimhi-prince-george
• Instagraminstagram.com/aimhibc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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