John Howard Society of Durham Region

What John Howard Society of Durham Region does

The John Howard Society of Durham Region (JHSD) is a non-profit charitable organization based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, and is the Durham Region affiliate of the John Howard Society of Ontario. Founded in 1962, JHSD employs approximately 85 staff and delivers community-based social services organized around three pillars: prevention, intervention, and reintegration support. Its core service lines include Community Services, Employment and Training Services, Harm Reduction Services, Housing Outreach Services, Justice Services, Youth Services, and a Youth Transitional Housing Program. The organization also operates digital resources — the Police Record Hub, JHS Learning Hub, and Visitation Guide — which extend informational reach beyond in-person service delivery.

JHSD serves individuals and families in the Durham Region who are involved with or at risk of involvement with the justice system, as well as those seeking support for employment, housing, harm reduction, and reintegration. Target pain points include justice system involvement, unemployment, housing instability, substance use, lack of community support, and re-entry challenges after incarceration. All services are provided free of charge to clients; funding is derived from government grants and community sponsorships, with no pricing or fee-for-service model. Services are distributed directly through local offices in the Durham Region, supplemented by referrals from justice system stakeholders and community outreach, and the organization maintains a digital presence via YouTube and LinkedIn.

JHSD is not a technology company: it operates no proprietary platform, API, or productized software. Its underlying infrastructure consists of staff, local offices, and informational web resources. JHSD is affiliated with the broader John Howard Society of Ontario network, which links approximately 17 sister offices across the province (including Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Kingston, London, and others) and provides shared strategic planning, research, and policy functions. The organization is privately held, not publicly traded, and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

John Howard Society of Durham Region

Legal name

John Howard Society of Durham Region

Website

https://jhsd.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Non-profit charitable organization in Oshawa, Ontario, delivering community-based prevention, intervention, and reintegration services to individuals and families in Durham Region, including justice, housing, employment, harm reduction, and youth programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Justice reintegration support
• Harm reduction programs
• Housing outreach services
• Youth transitional housing

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Community Sponsorship: The organization is a non-profit charitable organization funded primarily through government grants and community sponsors. Most services are provided free of charge to clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The John Howard Society of Durham Region is a non-profit charitable organization that delivers community-based prevention and intervention services to individuals and families in the Durham Region of Ontario, Canada. Programs are organized around three pillars — prevention, intervention, and reintegration — and include community services, employment and training, harm reduction, housing outreach, justice services, youth services, and a youth transitional housing program. Most services are provided free of charge, funded through government grants and community sponsors.

Product overview

The John Howard Society of Durham Region is a non-profit charitable organization providing community-based social services organized around three key pillars: prevention, intervention, and reintegration support. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs and services including Community Services, Employment and Training Services, Harm Reduction Services, Housing Outreach Services, Justice Services, and Youth Services. Digital resources such as the Police Record Hub, JHS Learning Hub, and Visitation Guide complement the direct service delivery. Most services are provided free of charge thanks to government and community sponsors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Services: General community support services
• Employment and Training Services
• Harm Reduction Services
• Housing Outreach Services
• Justice Services
• Youth Services
• Youth Transitional Housing Program

Products and services

• Community Services

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 360°kids: York Region nonprofit operating youth housing, employment support, and drop-in services for at-risk youth. Directly comparable to JHSD's Youth Services and Youth Transitional Housing Program with overlapping service population.
• John Howard Society of Toronto: Federation sibling within JHS Ontario operating the same service pillars (justice, housing, employment, youth) in an urban setting. Most directly comparable on mandate, funding model, and program structure, differing only in geography.
• St. Leonard's Society of Canada: National nonprofit focused on reintegration of people exiting the justice system, operating community residential facilities and programs similar to JHSD's transitional housing and justice services. Directly comparable on mission and service mix.
• Boys and Girls Club of Durham: Local nonprofit delivering youth programs, including prevention, employment readiness, and community support in Durham Region. Direct peer on youth services and on geographic catchment.
• Canadian Mental Health Association Durham: Regional branch of a national nonprofit delivering community mental health, housing, and justice-related support across Durham Region. Direct peer in geography and in the overlap between mental health, housing, and justice services.
• Lumenus Community Services: Greater Toronto Area nonprofit providing youth mental health, housing, and justice-involved youth support. Direct peer on youth housing and community reintegration, comparable to JHSD's youth service pillar.
• Elizabeth Fry Society of Durham Region: Community-based nonprofit serving people involved with the justice system, with overlapping program areas including court support, reintegration, and advocacy. Direct peer due to parallel mandate and identical Durham Region catchment.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Toronto (Durham): Major regional nonprofit delivering employment, newcomer settlement, housing, and youth programs across the GTA including Durham. Broader scope and larger scale than JHSD but overlapping on employment, youth, and community services.
• Salvation Army Durham Region: Large national faith-based nonprofit operating community services, housing, and rehabilitation programs across Durham Region. Broader portfolio than JHSD but materially overlaps on housing outreach, harm reduction, and community support.

Emerging players

• Community Development Council Durham: Durham-focused nonprofit supporting newcomer settlement, employment, and community programs. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but operates the same geographic catchment with overlapping employment and community service mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVzJG_tn2F6nyNFECFEEa0A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/john-howard-society-of-durham-region

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