Our Place Peel

What Our Place Peel does

Our Place Peel is a registered non-profit social services organization founded in 1985 that provides shelter, support, and hope for homeless and at-risk youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon), Ontario. The organization operates a continuum-of-care model comprising seven programs: emergency youth shelters (14-bed Mississauga facility plus 40-bed Brampton Youth Shelter acquired in 2021), a Resource Room for life skills and employment support, a 17-unit Transitional Housing Program with rent-geared-to-income bachelor units, a Mental Health and Harm Reduction Program, the H.Y.P.E. outreach program using a Housing First for Youth model, the iRise violence/gang intervention program, and the nCourage Integrated Service Hub for anti-human trafficking services.

The organization serves 500+ youth annually and provides all services free of charge to beneficiaries. It does not operate a proprietary technology platform; service delivery is conducted through direct in-person outreach, shelter-based programming, and partner agency referrals. The organizational technology stack is limited to standard social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), an email newsletter, and a CanadaHelps donation portal.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of individual donations, corporate and foundation grants (Home Depot Canada Foundation, Peel Police Foundation, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Alex and Annie Thomas Family Foundation, Bell Let's Talk), and government funding from the Region of Peel and Public Safety Canada. The organization is led by CEO Christy Upshall and governed by a Board of Directors. As a registered charity (Charitable # 119074136RR0001), it is an independent, community-governed entity with no parent company or equity ownership structure, and raises capital through philanthropic and government channels rather than commercial markets.

Name

Our Place Peel

Legal name

Our Place Peel

Website

https://ourplacepeel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Our Place Peel is a registered non-profit charity founded in 1985 that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and outreach programs to homeless and at-risk youth aged 16-24 in Ontario's Region of Peel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homelessness Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Youth homelessness services
• Emergency youth shelter
• Transitional housing support
• Non-profit social services
• Youth outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute financially to support shelter operations, programs, and services for homeless youth. Donations can be made online through CanadaHelps or by cheque.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Corporate partners (Home Depot Canada Foundation, Peel Police Foundation) and foundations (Ontario Trillium Foundation, Alex and Annie Thomas Family Foundation) provide grants and donations to fund specific programs and shelter operations.
3. Government Funding: Government funding from Region of Peel and Public Safety Canada supports programs such as iRise and general shelter operations.
4. Resource Donations: In-kind donations of clothing, toiletries, food, and other supplies from individuals and organizations support youth basic needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Our Place Peel is a registered non-profit charity that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and a continuum of community-based outreach programs for homeless and at-risk youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel. Core offerings include a 14-bed emergency shelter, a 40-bed youth shelter acquired in 2021 in Brampton, 17 rent-geared-to-income transitional housing units, and programs covering mental health, harm reduction, employment support, violence/gang prevention, and anti-human trafficking services, all provided free of charge to youth beneficiaries.

Product overview

Our Place Peel operates as a registered non-profit social services organization offering a continuum of care approach to ending youth homelessness. The organization provides a portfolio of seven interconnected programs: Emergency Youth Shelters providing immediate shelter and basic needs; the Resource Room offering life skills and employment support; the Transitional Housing Program with rent-geared-to-income units; the Mental Health and Harm Reduction Program for substance use and mental health challenges; the H.Y.P.E. outreach program using a Housing First for Youth model; the iRise violence/gang prevention program; and nCourage, an Integrated Service Hub for sexual exploitation prevention and anti-human trafficking services. These programs work together to provide shelter, prevention, intervention, and ongoing support services for homeless and at-risk youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H.Y.P.E (Helping Youth Prepare Effectively): An outreach and after-care program designed to support youth who have lived at the shelter as well as at-risk youth living in the community, focusing on housing first for youth.
• iRise
• nCourage

Products and services

• Emergency Youth Shelters 24/7 emergency shelter providing shelter, basic needs, counselling, and case management for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness in the Region of Peel (Mississauga and Brampton locations).
• Resource Room

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides safe shelter to more than 500 homeless youth annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Home Depot Canada / Home Depot Canada FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2025Home Depot Canada Foundation's Orange Door Project campaign supports youth-serving charities across Canada. Multiple Home Depot stores in Mississauga, Brampton, and Etobicoke partner with Our Place Peel as their designated charitable organization. The foundation has committed $125M by 2030 to prevent youth homelessness.
• nCourage Collaborative PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnernCourage is a collaborative partnership between Peel Children's Aid Society, Our Place Peel, Peel Region, EFry Hope and Help for Women, Victim Services of Peel and Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services, providing integrated Anti-Human Trafficking services with 24/7 response protocol.
• Peel Children's Aid SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the nCourage collaborative providing integrated services for victims and survivors of sexual exploitation.
• Victims Services of PeelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the iRise program and nCourage hub, providing victim services and system navigation support.
• Peel District School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the iRise program providing intervention, education, and awareness supports to youth in schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth: Toronto-based organization providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and training programs for homeless youth aged 16–24. Closely comparable operating model (shelter + transitional housing + skills programming) and beneficiary demographic.
• Covenant House Toronto: Largest youth homeless shelter in Toronto serving ages 16–24 with emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive programs. Directly comparable mandate, target demographic, and continuum-of-care service model to Our Place Peel, though operating in Toronto rather than Peel Region.
• Youth Without Shelter (YSM): Etobicoke-based emergency shelter and support services for homeless youth aged 16–24, serving the western GTA including parts of Peel Region. Comparable shelter-based service model and target demographic.

Regional players

• Make Way (formerly YSB Ottawa): Ottawa-based provider of transitional housing and support services for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Comparable service mix (transitional housing + outreach) but serving Eastern Ontario rather than Peel.
• Boys & Girls Club of Peel: Peel Region youth-serving organization offering programs for at-risk youth including housing and settlement supports. Comparable geographic footprint and youth focus, though broader mandate beyond homelessness.

Broad incumbents

• A Way Home Canada: National coalition focused on ending youth homelessness in Canada. Comparable mission around Housing First for Youth, though operating as a coordinating/advocacy body rather than a direct service provider.

Others

• Home Depot Canada Foundation (Orange Door Project): Major corporate foundation funder of Our Place Peel through the Orange Door Project supporting youth homelessness charities nationwide. Relevant as a major funding partner and sector-wide convener rather than a direct competitor.
• Canadian Centre for Housing Policy: Policy research body focused on homelessness and housing policy in Canada. Relevant as an enabling/ecosystem participant that shapes the regulatory and funding environment in which Our Place Peel operates.
• United Way Greater Toronto: Major funder and community partner of Our Place Peel. Relevant as an ecosystem/funder relationship rather than direct competitor; comparable in addressing community social issues in the GTA.

Emerging players

• Peel Children's Aid Society: Child welfare agency operating in Peel Region and a core strategic partner of Our Place Peel through the nCourage collaborative. Comparable regional scope and youth-serving mandate, though focused on child protection rather than shelter/housing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OurPlacePeel
• Facebookfacebook.com/ourplaceforyouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ourplace-peel
• Instagraminstagram.com/ourplacepeel

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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