Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness

What Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness does

The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) is a registered Canadian charitable non-profit, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia. Its sole mission is to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples experiencing homelessness on Vancouver Island through culturally supportive housing, decolonized harm reduction, and wraparound services. ACEH is governed by a Board representing the three Vancouver Island Tribal Groups (Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth, and Kwakwaka'wakw) plus Métis Nation, and is the only Indigenous-led organization on Vancouver Island with ending Indigenous homelessness as its exclusive focus.

ACEH's service portfolio centers on the Dual Model of Housing Care, which pairs Culturally Supportive Housing with Decolonized Harm Reduction. Operationally, this manifests in multiple housing facilities: Speqṫéutxw (SPAKEN) House (22 units for Indigenous women, opened August 2020), Kwum Kwum Lelum / House of Courage (44 units for adults 19+, opened 2023), Xexe Pahlatsis'lelum / Sacred Cradle House (24 units for pregnant and parenting women, opening 2025), and a Youth House, with Wellness House planned for 2028. Supporting programs include Land-Based Healing camps (25+ camps reaching 125+ participants since 2019), the Indigenous Alcohol Harm Reduction Program, the YEḴ,ÁUTW̱ Indigenous Justice Program, the Culturally Aligned Integrated Support (CAIS) Program offering up to $600/month in private-market rental supplements island-wide, and a Family Reunification Program.

ACEH is funded primarily through government grants and foundation partnerships (BC Housing, First Nations Health Authority, Island Health, Government of Canada, Reaching Home, CMHC, Department of Justice Canada, plus Victoria Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, and United Way), supplemented by individual donations via CanadaHelps, e-Transfer, vehicle donations through Donate a Car Canada, and modest membership fees ($5 individual, $10 corporate). Services are delivered free of charge to program participants. The organization earned the 2022 Innovation Award and Housing Provider of the Year from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association.

Name

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness

Legal name

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society

Website

https://acehsociety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) is a Victoria, BC-based Indigenous-led charitable non-profit that provides culturally supportive housing and decolonized harm reduction services to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples experiencing homelessness across Vancouver Island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Supportive Housing and Social Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Culturally supportive housing
• Indigenous homelessness services
• Decolonized harm reduction
• Affordable housing nonprofit
• Land based healing

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations through e-Transfer, cash, cheque, credit card via CanadaHelps platform, and vehicle donations through Donate a Car Canada. Tax receipts are issued upon receipt of donation.
2. Government and Foundation Funding: ACEH receives funding from various government bodies and foundations including BC Housing, First Nations Health Authority, Island Health, Government of Canada, Reaching Home, Victoria Foundation, BC Government, Department of Justice Canada, and numerous other funders for housing programs and harm reduction services.
3. Membership Fees: Individual membership fees are $5.00 and corporate membership fees are $10.00 as of 2021.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society provides culturally supportive, affordable housing and wraparound services for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples experiencing homelessness on Vancouver Island. Its core framework is the Dual Model of Housing Care, which combines Culturally Supportive Housing facilities (including SPAKEN House, House of Courage, Sacred Cradle House, and Youth House) with Decolonized Harm Reduction programs such as Land-Based Healing, the Indigenous Alcohol Harm Reduction Program (IAHRRP), the YEḴ,ÁUTW̱ Indigenous Justice Program, and the Culturally Aligned Integrated Support (CAIS) Program offering rental supplements up to $600 per month. All services are delivered free of charge to Indigenous program participants.

Product overview

The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society operates as a non-profit charitable organization offering a portfolio of culturally supportive housing programs and decolonized harm reduction services. The organization operates the Dual Model of Housing Care framework, which pairs Culturally Supportive Housing with Decolonized Harm Reduction programs. Current housing facilities include SpeqƏȠéutxw (SPAKEN) House (22 units for Indigenous women), Kwum Kwum Lelum/House of Courage (44 units), Xexe Pahlatsis'lelum/Sacred Cradle House (for pregnant/parenting women), and Youth House for urban Indigenous youth. Upcoming is Wellness House (2028) for post-treatment support. Support programs include Land-Based Healing camps, the Indigenous Alcohol Harm Reduction Program (IAHRRP), the YEḴ,ÁUTW̱ Indigenous Justice Program, Culturally Aligned Integrated Support (CAIS) with rental supplements up to $600, counselling, cultural mentorship, nursing, outreach, and the Family Reunification Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kwum Kwum Lelum (House of Courage): 44-unit Culturally Supportive Housing facility for Indigenous peoples 19+ with focus on pathways to healing and recovery. Features on-site Indigenous Alcohol Harm Reduction Program and Culturally Supportive Recovery Program.
• SpeqƏȠéutxw (SPAKEN) House
• Xexe Pahlatsis'lelum (Sacred Cradle House)
• YEḴ,ÁUTW̱ (Place of Hope) Indigenous Justice Program
• Culturally Aligned Integrated Support (CAIS) Program
• Dual Model of Housing Care

Products and services

• Speq̓ʔéutxw (SPAKEN) House A 22-unit culturally supportive housing facility for Indigenous women experiencing homelessness, with priority given to those fleeing violence. Residents receive Elder support, cultural mentorship, native medicine gardens, traditional foods, and access to the Dual Model of Housing Care.
• Kwum Kwum Lelum (House of Courage) A 43–44-unit culturally supportive housing facility for Indigenous peoples aged 19 and older, focused on pathways to healing and recovery. Features on-site Indigenous Alcohol Harm Reduction Program (IAHRRP) and Culturally Supportive Recovery Program in Victoria West.
• Xexe Pahlatsis'lelum (Sacred Cradle House) A culturally supportive housing development for pregnant and newly parenting Indigenous women, with 24/7 staff support, Elder and Aunty mentorship, Land-Based Healing, Family Reunification, native medicine gardens, access to traditional foods, doula and midwife care, and life and parenting skills programs.
• Youth House Culturally supportive housing for urban First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth experiencing homelessness, providing wraparound cultural and healing supports.
• Decolonized Harm Reduction Programs Programs including Land-Based Healing camps, the Indigenous Alcohol Harm Reduction Program (IAHRRP), and culturally responsive milieu with Elder mentorship, ceremony, cultural mentors, and cannabis substitution program integration.
• YEḴ,ÁUTW̱ (Place of Hope) Indigenous Justice Program An Indigenous justice program assisting First Nation, Inuit, and Métis individuals in navigating the justice system respectfully, offering traditional healing practices, prevention, diversion, Gladue Aftercare, and transition supports.
• Culturally Aligned Integrated Support (CAIS) Program Offers a monthly Housing Benefit of up to $600 for private market housing along with culturally supportive wrap-around services for eligible individuals across Vancouver Island.
• Family Reunification Program Provides a safe, comfortable home environment for Indigenous Street Family members to visit with their children and grandchildren in Ministry care or staying with extended family, including service navigation, visitation supervision, house maintenance, and safety preparedness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 land-based healing camps conducted since 2019, reaching approximately 125+ people with positive outcomes at individual and community levels
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• University of VictoriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for research collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Victoria Native Friendship CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous community organization partner for cultural programming and services
• BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch network partner for Indigenous health research collaboration
• Atira Women's Resource SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's resource organization partner for housing and support services
• National Association of Friendship CentresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Indigenous organization network for friendship centre programs
• Donate a Car CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation program accepting donated vehicles on behalf of ACEH to generate funding
• CanadaHelpsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline donation platform enabling credit card donations to ACEH as a registered charity
• Victoria Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner for community safety and justice program coordination

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Pacifica Housing: Greater Victoria non-profit housing provider offering affordable and supportive housing across multiple sites. Comparable to ACEH as a local non-profit housing operator in the same regional market, though not Indigenous-led.
• First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Association (FNHBC): BC association supporting First Nations housing and infrastructure development. Comparable to ACEH as a sector body representing Indigenous housing interests in BC, though operating at an advocacy/network level rather than direct service.

Broad incumbents

• Lookout Housing and Health Society: BC-wide non-profit providing housing, harm reduction, and health services across multiple Lower Mainland communities. Comparable as a larger-scale operator combining housing with harm reduction programming, though not Indigenous-specific.
• National Association of Friendship Centres: National network of Indigenous Friendship Centres delivering community-based programs including housing, youth, and cultural supports. Comparable to ACEH's Indigenous community-based service model; ACEH lists NAFC as a network partner.
• PHS Community Services Society: Vancouver-based non-profit operating housing, health, and harm reduction services with deep expertise in integrated decolonized harm reduction models. Comparable to ACEH in combining supportive housing with harm reduction philosophy.

Direct peers

• Vancouver Native Housing Society: Indigenous-led housing provider in Vancouver offering affordable and supportive housing for Indigenous peoples. Comparable to ACEH in mission, governance model, and service delivery, with a larger urban footprint.
• Aboriginal Mother Centre Society: Indigenous-led organization serving Indigenous women, children, and families affected by displacement and violence in Greater Vancouver. Comparable to ACEH's SPAKEN House and Sacred Cradle House programs serving Indigenous women and pregnant/parenting mothers.
• Lu'ma Native Housing Society: Indigenous-led non-profit housing provider serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Metro Vancouver. Highly comparable to ACEH as another Indigenous-focused culturally supportive housing organization in BC, though operating in a different region.
• Atira Women's Resource Society: BC non-profit providing housing and support services for women and children, including those fleeing violence. Comparable to ACEH's SPAKEN House (Indigenous women fleeing violence); ACEH lists Atira as a strategic partner.
• Victoria Cool Aid Society: Victoria-based non-profit providing housing, health, and harm reduction services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Directly comparable as a local peer; ACEH partnered with Cool Aid on the Priority One pilot program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEaJCtpjutnYNo0dfJCWwNw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/Aboriginal-Coalition-to-End-Homelessness
• Xx.com/aceh_society
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aboriginalcoalitiontoendhomelessness

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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