Community Living Central York

What Community Living Central York does

Community Living Central York (CLCY) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1954 and headquartered at 575 Penrose St., Newmarket, Ontario, that supports individuals over the age of 21 with developmental disabilities to live, work, and participate in their communities. It operates across five municipalities in York Region (Aurora, East Gwillimbury, King, Newmarket, and Whitchurch-Stouffville), receiving referrals through Developmental Services Ontario and serving approximately 400 active participants annually with broader engagement to over 750 people.

Its service portfolio comprises eight core programs: Literacy, Cooking, Wellness, Employment, Community Connections, Associate Family Program (a foster-family residential model), Supported Living (group and independent), and Respite. A Fee For Service category has been added to generate earned revenue alongside the eight core programs. CLCY also operates the Water Street Housing Initiative, a supported-housing project funded in part through signature events such as the Jeans & Gems gala. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that includes program participants, family members, and community members.

CLCY is funded primarily through transfer payments from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and The Regional Municipality of York, with secondary support from United Way Toronto & York Region and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, plus private donations and fundraising events. The organization employs over 235 full- and part-time support professionals under CEO Andrew Fagan. It does not operate a technology platform; its offering is fundamentally human-delivered social services.

Name

Community Living Central York

Legal name

Community Living Central York

Website

https://clcy.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Community Living Central York is a non-profit founded in 1954 that delivers day programs, employment support, residential services, and respite care to individuals with developmental disabilities across five municipalities in York Region, Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential support programs
• Community employment services
• Supported independent living
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newmarket

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: CLCY receives ongoing funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCCSS) which makes delivery of programs possible and helps develop and realize CLCY's vision for the future. Additional government funding comes from the Regional Municipality of York.
2. United Way Contributions: Funding partner United Way Toronto & York Region provides support for programs and services.
3. Ontario Trillium Foundation Grants: Ontario Trillium Foundation provides grant funding for various initiatives.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Community Living Central York raises funds through various events held throughout the year including Jeans & Gems gala, Indoor Golf Classic, and third-party events. Registered charitable organization (119056307RR001).
5. Fee For Service Programs: The organization offers Fee For Service programs that provide revenue for certain specialized services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Community Living Central York is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1954 that provides daily living supports, day programs, employment strategies, and residential support services to individuals over the age of 21 with developmental disabilities across five municipalities in York Region, Ontario (Aurora, East Gwillimbury, King, Newmarket, and Whitchurch-Stouffville). Its service portfolio includes literacy, cooking, wellness, and employment programs, community connections, supported independent living, associate/foster family care, and respite support, plus fee-for-service options.

Product overview

Community Living Central York offers a portfolio of day support programs and residential services for individuals with diverse abilities. The organization provides eight core service programs: Literacy Program, Cooking Program, Wellness Program, Employment Program, Community Connections, Associate Family Program, Supported Living, and Respite Program, plus Fee For Service options. These programs are designed to support daily living, skill development, employment strategies, and residential needs, enabling individuals to reach their fullest potential and live meaningful, connected lives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Literacy Program Day program that increases awareness of literacy through plain language strategies and literacy activities optimized for individuals with diverse abilities.
• Cooking Program
• Wellness Program
• Employment Program
• Community Connections
• Associate Family Program
• Supported Living
• Respite Program
• Fee For Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting approximately 400 individuals each year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Businesses (Employment Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal businesses partner with CLCY's Employment Strategies program to hire individuals with developmental disabilities. Staff actively build relationships with businesses that are a good fit and provide on-site training.
• York Regional PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership where CLCY member Emily Wierenga works, demonstrating integration of individuals with disabilities into community organizations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Community Living Ontario: Provincial federation coordinating the Community Living movement across Ontario. Sets standards, advocates for policy, and supports member agencies including CLCY, providing umbrella-level comparability on mission, funder relationships, and service model.
• March of Dimes Canada: National non-profit offering employment services, residential programs, and accessibility programs for people with disabilities across Canada. Comparable in employment placement and independent living support, with a broader geographic footprint and portfolio.

Direct peers

• Christian Horizons: Ontario-based non-profit providing residential, day, and respite supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Overlaps directly with CLCY's Supported Living, Associate Family Program, and Respite Program offerings under similar government funding.
• Reena: York Region-based non-profit providing residential, day, and community participation services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Operates with a similar MCCSS-funded model and overlapping service lines including supported independent living and employment supports.
• Kerry's Place Autism Services: Ontario non-profit providing residential, day, and clinical supports for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, including services in York Region. Comparable funding model and service portfolio with overlapping catchment geography.
• Community Living Toronto: Direct peer operating within the same Community Living movement in Ontario, providing day programs, residential support, and employment services to individuals with developmental disabilities across Toronto. Comparable mandate, funder mix (MCCSS), and service portfolio to CLCY.
• Community Living York South: Adjacent York Region chapter serving individuals with intellectual disabilities in Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan. Operates the same mix of residential, day, and employment supports funded by MCCSS, making it the closest geographic and programmatic peer to CLCY.

Emerging players

• Partners for Planning: Ontario non-profit supporting families of people with developmental disabilities through planning resources, networking, and advocacy. Complementary rather than directly competitive, but serves the same families and individuals in CLCY's catchment area.

Regional players

• Community Living British Columbia: Crown agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities in British Columbia with residential, day, and community inclusion services. Comparable mission and service model to CLCY, but operating under a different provincial jurisdiction.

Others

• Developmental Services Ontario: Provincial access point for adult developmental services that refers individuals to agencies like CLCY. Acts as the funnel that drives client acquisition for CLCY and comparable providers across the province.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CLCentralYork
• Facebookfacebook.com/communitylivingcentralyork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-living-newmarket-aurora-district
• Instagraminstagram.com/communitylivingcentralyork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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