Trinity Place Foundation

What Trinity Place Foundation does

Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta (TPFA) is a Calgary-based, registered Canadian non-profit charitable organization founded in 1974 that provides below-market housing for independent seniors and supportive housing for individuals facing barriers to safe housing, including people living with mental health challenges. Its core product set comprises two housing programs — Below-Market Housing for Independent Seniors and Supportive Housing for Vulnerable Seniors — bundled with support services including daily meals and housekeeping, wellness and social programming, and ongoing mental health support. The organization connects residents to external health care and social service providers to reduce isolation and support independence, and cites a community-level impact figure of approximately $34,000 per person per year in reduced reliance on emergency rooms, justice services, and crisis interventions.

The technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted marketing and information website (tpfa.ca) integrated with Google Analytics for basic usage analytics. No proprietary platforms, APIs, mobile applications, or AI systems are disclosed. Services are delivered through direct housing placement and partner agency referrals rather than through any digital product surface.

Revenue is generated through two streams: rental payments from residents in below-market housing units, and donations from individuals and corporations via cheque, e-transfer, and the Canada Helps platform. As a non-profit, rents are set below market value to serve vulnerable populations; donations fund wellness programming, daily meals, and support services. As of February 2025, TPFA is no longer accepting new applications for government-subsidized housing and refers those applicants to YYC Seniors Housing, while continuing to accept below-market housing applications via [email protected]. Operations are confined to a single Calgary office (105, 334 - 11 Ave SE) with 51-100 employees.

Name

Trinity Place Foundation

Legal name

Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta

Website

https://tpfa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta is a Calgary-based non-profit founded in 1974 that provides below-market and supportive housing for independent seniors and individuals with mental health challenges, bundled with meals, wellness programming, and referral services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Senior Housing Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Affordable senior housing
• Supportive living services
• Below-market rentals
• Non-profit housing provider
• Senior independent living

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

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

Revenue model

1. Housing rental income: Revenue is generated through rental payments from residents in their below-market housing properties. As a non-profit, rental income is set below market rates to serve vulnerable populations.
2. Donations and charitable contributions: Individual and corporate donations fund wellness programs, daily meals, social programming, and support services for residents. Donations can be made via cheque, e-transfer, or through Canada Helps platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta is a registered Canadian charity founded in 1974 that provides affordable below-market rental housing for independent seniors aged 65+ on low-to-moderate income, alongside Designated Supportive Living (DSL) housing for vulnerable seniors and adults with mental-health challenges in Calgary. Residents receive bundled on-site services including three daily meals plus snacks, weekly housekeeping, wellness checks, and organized social/wellness programming, delivered by in-house care staff. The organization also runs an active charitable fundraising program funding resident care, outreach, and building maintenance.

Product overview

Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta operates as a non-profit housing organization offering a portfolio of housing and support services. The core offerings include below-market housing for independent seniors and supportive housing with integrated services for vulnerable populations. These housing programs are complemented by support services including daily meals, housekeeping, wellness programming, and mental health support services. The organization connects residents with health care and social services to enhance quality of life and reduce isolation. Founded in 1974, TPFA serves seniors and individuals facing barriers to safe housing in Calgary, Alberta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Below-Market Housing for Independent Seniors Rental apartments offered at below-market rates to independent seniors aged 65+ on low-to-moderate income in Calgary, with optional on-site services such as meals, housekeeping, and wellness programming available.
• Designated Supportive Living for Vulnerable Seniors and Adults with Mental-Health Challenges Housing plus on-site care for vulnerable seniors and adults with mental-health challenges who need more than independent living but do not require acute hospital care, delivered under the Designated Supportive Living model.
• Resident Support Services (Meals, Housekeeping, Wellness Programming) Bundled residential support services including three meals per day plus snacks, weekly housekeeping, wellness checks, and organized wellness and social programming for residents of both the independent-senior and supportive-living programs.
• Outreach Programs for Vulnerable Populations Outreach programs serving vulnerable seniors and mental-health populations in the Calgary community, funded in part through designated charitable donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every person who remains housed saves the community approximately $34,000 per year by reducing reliance on emergency rooms, justice services, and crisis interventions

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YYC Seniors HousingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025As of February 2025, Trinity Place Foundation refers applicants for government-subsidized social housing in Calgary to YYC Seniors Housing. This partnership helps streamline the application process for seniors seeking affordable housing options in the Calgary region.
• Alberta Community and Social Services (211)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner211 is a helpline and online database of Alberta's community and social services. Trinity Place Foundation directs individuals requiring emergency housing resources to 211, which provides confidential 24/7 support and connections to social services.
• Safe Communities Opportunity and Resource Centre (SORCe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA multi-agency collaborative that connects people experiencing homelessness, or those at imminent risk of homelessness, to programs and services. Trinity Place Foundation refers individuals who need emergency housing support to SORCe located at 316 7th Ave SE.
• Calgary Distress CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Calgary Distress Centre provides crisis support for individuals experiencing mental health crises. Trinity Place Foundation refers residents and applicants in crisis situations to this service at (403) 266-HELP (4357).
• Canada HelpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanada Helps is an online donation platform that enables charitable giving. Trinity Place Foundation accepts donations through this platform, which provides tax receipts (Charity # 119270585RR0001) and facilitates electronic fund transfers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Calgary Housing Company: Local non-profit housing provider in Calgary delivering affordable rental housing to low-income households, including seniors. Comparable subsidized/affordable housing mandate in the same Calgary market.
• Silvera for Seniors: Calgary-based non-profit provider of affordable housing and supports for low-income seniors. Closely comparable below-market senior housing model in the same geography.
• The Alex Community Health Centre & Housing Society: Calgary non-profit combining affordable housing, health, and social supports for vulnerable populations. Directly comparable mission of stabilizing housing for low-income Calgarians using a wraparound service model.
• Brenda Strafford Foundation: Calgary-area charitable foundation operating seniors housing, supportive living, and continuing care communities. Closely comparable integrated housing-plus-wellness model serving Calgary seniors.
• YYC Seniors Housing: Calgary-focused seniors housing operator that, as of February 2025, now receives Trinity Place Foundation's government-subsidized housing applicants. Directly comparable non-profit affordable housing mission for Calgary seniors.

Broad incumbents

• Revera Inc. Large Canadian owner and operator of seniors' retirement and long-term care residences. Comparable senior housing and care services across Canada at significantly greater scale and broader service scope.
• Chartwell Retirement Residences: Major Canadian senior living operator offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Comparable resident profile and service categories but with a market-rate, multi-province operating model.
• AgeCare Ltd. Western Canada-focused operator of seniors living and long-term care communities, including Alberta. Comparable Alberta senior housing footprint and service mix.

Regional players

• Calgary Seniors' Resource Society: Calgary non-profit serving seniors through resource navigation, outreach, and housing supports. Comparable target population and Calgary service area with overlapping donor pool.

Others

• Canada Helps: National online donation platform serving Canadian charities including Trinity Place Foundation. Enabling infrastructure rather than a competitor, but its broader fundraising ecosystem influences TPFA's donation pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tpfaseniors
• Facebookfacebook.com/TPFAseniors

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M&A

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