Alano Club of Vancouver

What Alano Club of Vancouver does

The Alano Club of Vancouver Society is a registered Canadian charitable non-profit (CRA #106691876) operating a single recovery community center at 1525 W 7th Ave in the South Granville neighborhood of Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1947 and in continuous operation for nearly 80 years, the organization delivers drop-in recovery programming 365 days per year (Monday–Thursday 9:30am–9:30pm, Friday 9:30am–8:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:30am–3:00pm) with no membership or fee required to participate. Core offerings are structured around traditional 12-step peer support meetings — Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Al-Anon, and Adult Children of Alcoholics — supplemented by holistic wellness programming including weekly art therapy, yoga, guided meditation, one-on-one recovery coaching, peer support, and a work experience program for community reintegration. A small on-site ALANO Shop sells medallions, literature, cards, jewelry, and branded merchandise.

The organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors under British Columbia's Societies Act (SBC 2015) and is staffed by 1–10 employees. Revenue is generated across four streams: individual and corporate donations (with an annual fundraising goal of $150,000 to maintain operations), $120 annual membership dues that confer voting rights at general meetings, ALANO Shop merchandise sales, and fundraising events such as the Cops & Robbers charity golf scramble, comedy nights, open mic evenings, and gala ticketed at $150. Distribution is overwhelmingly in-person at the single Vancouver facility, with auxiliary online channels for donations (Zeffy) and event ticketing (Eventbrite). Marketing is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, social media, email, the vanalano.com website, and partner-driven event promotion (including a recurring partnership with SME Strategy Consultants and a co-marketing relationship with Sober Babes Vancouver).

Strategic posture is that of a stable, mission-driven community institution expanding the breadth of its programming (new NA and Saturday Night Live AA meetings, women's-focused programming, psychoeducational workshops) while operating from a fixed geographic footprint. Technology is intentionally minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website, Zeffy-based donation processing, and Eventbrite ticketing. No proprietary platform, mobile application, or AI/ML capability is evidenced; the value proposition is built on physical presence, trained staff, and a multi-decadal community network rather than software defensibility.

Name

Alano Club of Vancouver

Legal name

ALANO Club of Vancouver Society

Website

https://vanalano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Alano Club of Vancouver is a 1947-founded Canadian non-profit recovery community center in South Granville that, 365 days a year, provides free 12-step meetings and holistic wellness programming — including art therapy, yoga, meditation, recovery coaching, and peer support — to individuals and families affected by addiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Recovery Lounges & Multi-Modal Recovery Centers (HSADAKAI)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery support
• Peer support meetings
• Community wellness programs
• Twelve-step meetings
• Recovery coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations constitute the primary funding source. The organization must raise $150,000 annually in donations to maintain operations. Donations are tax-deductible through CRA registered charity status.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $120 provide governance participation rights, voting privileges at general meetings, and demonstration of community support to funders. Membership is optional and not required to access programs.
3. ALANO Shop Sales: The on-site sobriety shop sells medallions, literature, cards, jewellery, and ALANO merchandise. All profits directly support keeping the club's doors open.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual and special events including golf tournaments, comedy nights, open mic nights, and workshops generate revenue through participant fees, sponsorships, and donations. Events serve as both fundraising and community-building opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The ALANO Club of Vancouver operates a physical recovery community center at 1525 W 7th Ave in Vancouver, BC, delivering drop-in recovery support meetings (AA, NA, CA, ACA, Al-Anon), peer support, art therapy, meditation, yoga, recovery coaching, and a work experience program for individuals and families affected by addiction. The center is open 365 days a year, with no membership required to attend programs. Operations are sustained by donations, membership dues, on-site shop sales, and fundraising events.

Product overview

The ALANO Club of Vancouver is a nonprofit recovery community center offering a holistic, wellness-based approach to addiction recovery. The core offering consists of peer support, meditation, yoga, art therapy, recovery coaching, and work experience programs, supplemented by traditional 12-step recovery meetings (AA, NA, CA, Al-Anon, ACA). The organization also operates an Alano Shop selling sobriety merchandise and offers a membership program for community governance participation. All programs and the physical space are accessible 365 days a year to individuals and families affected by addiction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALANO Shop An on-site sobriety retail shop selling medallions, recovery literature, cards, jewellery, and ALANO-branded merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, ball caps, tote bags). All profits directly support keeping the club's doors open.
• Recovery Support Meetings Weekly peer-led twelve-step recovery meetings including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), and Al-Anon, delivered in-person at the Vancouver facility.
• Art Therapy Therapeutic art-making sessions including Creative Reflections open studio and The Nest art studio, facilitated by a qualified art therapist for individuals in recovery.
• Recovery Meditation Guided meditation sessions offered multiple times per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), providing a mid-day break for health and wellness in recovery.
• Recovery Yoga Weekly yoga classes held on Thursdays at 11:30am, supporting physical and mental wellness for individuals in addiction recovery.
• Recovery Coaching One-on-one recovery coaching services to support individuals on their personal journey of recovery from addiction.
• Peer Support Peer support services and community connection available during regular operating hours for individuals and families affected by addiction.
• Work Experience Program Educational and therapeutic work experience programming to support recovery and community reintegration for individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership program with $120 dues for 2026, granting voting rights at general meetings and the ability to elect the Board of Directors. Membership is optional and not required to attend programs.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SME Strategy ConsultantsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 August 2025SME Strategy Consultants hosts an annual charitable fundraiser golf tournament with proceeds donated to The ALANO Club of Vancouver. This partnership provides an annual fundraising opportunity and corporate community engagement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division: A province-wide nonprofit offering mental health and substance use programs, peer support, and recovery services across BC; broader scope than the Alano Club but comparable peer-support and recovery-coaching offerings.
• Vancouver Coastal Health - Substance Use Services: The regional health authority operating publicly funded outpatient substance use treatment, withdrawal management, and recovery services in Greater Vancouver; serves the same population but with government funding and clinical infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Alano Club of North East Florida (Jacksonville): A nonprofit recovery club renting meeting space to 12-step groups and offering recovery-focused events; same operating model and revenue mix (donations, rentals, shop sales) as Alano Club of Vancouver.
• Alano Club of Portland: A nonprofit recovery club operating since 1956, providing drop-in meeting space, peer support, and community events for 12-step recovery in Portland, OR — directly comparable in mission, membership model, and service mix to Alano Club of Vancouver.

Regional players

• PHS Community Services Society: A Vancouver-based nonprofit providing housing, harm reduction, and community health services to people with substance use and mental health challenges; comparable target population and Vancouver geography.
• Foundry (Vancouver): A BC-based network of integrated youth wellness centres offering mental health, substance use, and peer support services; overlaps with Alano's recovery peer-support mission but serves youth ages 12-24.

Others

• Alcoholics Anonymous (General Service Board): The global 12-step fellowship whose meetings (AA, Al-Anon, ACA) are hosted at the Alano Club; not a competitor but the underlying program backbone that Alano provides physical infrastructure for.

Emerging players

• Sober Babe Society: A Vancouver-based community of women in recovery that runs social events and meetups (and partners with the Alano Club for Sober Babes events); smaller, more niche, but overlapping peer-support and recovery-meeting model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vanalano
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alano-club-of-vancouver

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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