Surrey Urban Mission Society

Name

Surrey Urban Mission Society

Legal name

SUMS Place Society

Website

https://sumsplace.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Homeless services
• Community meal programs
• Casework support services
• Faith-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization relies primarily on charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and community groups to fund operations including shelter services, meal programs, and casework.
2. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts in-kind donations including clothing, hygiene products, food, and other supplies needed for shelter operations and guest services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SUMS Place Society operates a multi-site network of low-barrier emergency shelters (SUMS Place, The Olive Branch, and The Cove, totaling 140+ beds) in Surrey, BC, providing 24/7 overnight accommodation, daily meals (4,200+ per week), on-site healthcare via Fraser Health, and one-on-one casework connecting guests to mental health, addiction, immigration, medical, housing, and employment services. The organization is a registered Canadian charity funded by donations and grants and delivers all services free of charge.

Product overview

SUMS Place Society operates a multi-site shelter network providing emergency housing and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Surrey, BC. The organization offers four shelter facilities (SUMS Place with 40 beds, The Olive Branch with 45 beds, The Cove with 42 beds, and Welcome Hub) totaling over 140 emergency shelter beds, alongside daily meal services (4,200+ meals weekly), drop-in centers (Chill Zone), and comprehensive casework support including mental health, immigration, and job training services. The organization also runs volunteer, practicum student, and community service programs, supported by an in-kind donations program accepting clothing, food, and household essentials. Services are delivered across four core pillars: Faith, Safe Shelter, Casework, and Meals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SUMS Place (Main Shelter) 40-bed low-barrier shelter providing 24/7 safety, support, and hope to individuals experiencing homelessness. Offers three meals daily, laundry services, casework, and access to mental health, immigration, transportation, medical, job training, and educational resources.
• The Olive Branch Shelter 45-bed low-barrier shelter providing on-site medical and mental health services through a partnership with Fraser Health, featuring the Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), an Overdose Prevention Site, and hospital-to-shelter transition support. Located at 10732 City Parkway, Surrey.
• The Cove Shelter 42-bed low-barrier shelter serving residents of Central Surrey in a caring environment, with recreational activities provided by the Surrey Whalley Mobile Day Program. Located at 10607 King George Blvd, Surrey.
• Welcome Hub / Chill Zone Drop-in Services Drop-in community hub providing dining services, hot showers, clean clothes, computer access, and casework support including assistance with welfare enrollment and identification document recovery. Connects guests with life-changing services and pathways to stable housing.
• Community Meals Program Daily meal service providing essential nourishment, dignity, and community to vulnerable residents, serving over 4,200 meals per week across the organization's shelter and drop-in sites.
• Casework Services One-on-one support connecting shelter guests and program participants with mental health services, immigration assistance, transportation, medical care, job training, educational resources, substance abuse programs, identification recovery, and housing pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,200+ meals served weekly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraser HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical and mental health services partnership providing services directly at Olive Branch shelter including the Managed Alcohol Program. Fraser Health partnership is central to the organization's healthcare integration.
• City of SurreycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership supporting the organization's operations and community programs in Surrey.
• Green Timbers Covenant ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner with 18-year history of involvement; Vice President Andy Sebanc serves as lead pastor.
• B2GoldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the organization.
• StarbucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing support for community programs.
• Fraser Health (Home Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile Day Program partnership providing recreational activities and support services at shelter locations.
• Options Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through which hotel placement programs were coordinated during COVID-19 pandemic for shelter guests.
• Surrey Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital to Shelter partnership facilitating transitions from hospital care to shelter services.
• BC HydrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing utility support.
• VancityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit union partner supporting community initiatives.
• Telus (Guildford Town Centre)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing telecommunications support.
• Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partner supporting students and programs.
• Trinity Western UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partner supporting student volunteers.
• Soroptimist InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's organization partner supporting programs and initiatives.
• Downtown Surrey BIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness improvement association partner supporting the downtown community.
• Food MeshminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood recovery and redistribution partner helping with meal program supplies.
• FYidoctorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting programs.
• Urban SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting community initiatives.
• Harvest for HopeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood security partner supporting meal programs.
• Gourmet Donuts & CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner supporting meal programs with food donations.
• Church Partners (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of churches including Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Northwood United Church, Spirit of Life Lutheran Church, St. Matthew's Parish, Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Bernadette Parish, Canadian & American Reformed Churches, Green Timbers Covenant Church providing spiritual support, volunteers, and resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Mustard Seed: Faith-based nonprofit operating shelters, meal programs, and housing services across Alberta, with a comparable service mix of emergency shelter, meals, and casework — similar operating model in a different Canadian region.

Direct peers

• RainCity Housing and Support Society: Lower Mainland nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and support services for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges — directly comparable housing-first approach and integrated support services.
• Lookout Housing and Health Society: One of the largest non-profit housing and health service providers in Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley, operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness — directly comparable to SUMS Place's multi-site shelter and casework model.
• Union Gospel Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Metro Vancouver providing emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, and outreach to people experiencing homelessness and addiction — comparable service mix (shelter, meals, casework, faith-based support) and donor-dependent funding model.
• PHS Community Services Society: Vancouver-based nonprofit operating supportive housing, shelters, and harm reduction services in the Downtown Eastside, including pioneering managed alcohol and drug-use programs — directly comparable to SUMS Place's low-barrier, harm-reduction-integrated shelter model at The Olive Branch.
• Atira Women's Resource Society: Metro Vancouver nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and support services primarily for women and children affected by violence and homelessness — comparable low-barrier shelter operations and casework delivery model.
• Covenant House Vancouver: Nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and wraparound services for youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking in Metro Vancouver — comparable low-barrier shelter model with integrated casework, though focused on a youth segment.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: International faith-based organization operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and meal programs across Canada, including in Surrey/Metro Vancouver — overlaps with SUMS Place's service mix at much greater scale and broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Canadian Mental Health Association — BC Division: Provincial nonprofit delivering mental health and substance use support, housing, and advocacy across BC — adjacent rather than directly competing, with overlapping casework and supportive housing focus.

Others

• BC Housing: Provincial crown corporation that funds, develops, and manages social housing across BC and is a key funder/partner for shelter operators like SUMS Place — not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem participant and funding counterparty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sumsplace
• Facebookfacebook.com/sumsplace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sumsplace

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Surrey Urban Mission Society