Edmonton John Howard Society

What Edmonton John Howard Society does

enCompass Community Safety Agency (formerly Edmonton John Howard Society) is an independent, not-for-profit society headquartered at #401, 10010-105 Street in Edmonton, Alberta, that has served the local community since 1949. As of 2025 it operates under the enCompass brand and delivers a portfolio of integrated social-service programs organized into five verticals: the Family Violence Prevention Centre (including family-violence outreach, court support for victims of domestic violence, the Integrated Domestic Violence Response Team, and the Partner Safety Check tool), Community Supports (including the WrapED gang-exit program, tattoo removal and cover-up services, and alternatives to detention), Housing Programs (Donnelly House, Nova, The LOFT, and Youth Housing First), Reintegration Programs (Community Reintegration Services at the Edmonton Remand Centre, 101 Street Apartments, Independence Apartments, Journey Home, Community Assessment and Parole Supervision, and Integrated Offender Management), and Court Supports (Nalah and the Domestic Violence Complainant Assistance Program).

The organization's underlying delivery model is human-led and place-based rather than technology-led: there is no proprietary software platform, no application, no API, and no documented AI capability, and services are delivered directly to clients through its program sites across Edmonton. Its business model is that of a registered Canadian charity (registration 118975002RR0001): services are provided free of charge to clients and funded through a mix of government grants (notably provincial contracts tied to corrections, parole supervision, and court accompaniment) and donations solicited through the myencompass.ca website and direct community engagement. The customer base comprises vulnerable Edmontonians — domestic-violence survivors, justice-system-involved individuals, homeless and at-risk youth, and people exiting gang involvement — who are reached via community outreach, referrals from partner agencies, and the organization's website, with stories and testimonials used as a mid-funnel engagement mechanism.

Name

Edmonton John Howard Society

Legal name

enCompass Community Safety Agency

Website

https://johnhoward.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

enCompass Community Safety Agency (formerly Edmonton John Howard Society) is a not-for-profit social services organization in Edmonton, Alberta delivering integrated family-violence prevention, housing, justice-reintegration, and court-support programs to vulnerable residents since 1949.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Community safety services
• Family violence prevention
• Housing support services
• Justice reintegration programs
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

enCompass Community Safety Agency (formerly Edmonton John Howard Society) is a not-for-profit social services organization that delivers community safety programs in Edmonton. Its offerings span family violence prevention (outreach, court support for victims, Integrated Domestic Violence Response Team, Partner Safety Check), community supports (WrapED gang-exit program, tattoo removal and cover-up, alternatives to detention), supportive and transitional housing (Donnelly House, Nova, The LOFT, Youth Housing First, 101 Street Apartments, Independence Apartments, Journey Home), justice system reintegration (Community Reintegration Services at Edmonton Remand Centre, CAPS, IOM), and court supports for complainants (Nalah, DVCAP). All services are provided free of charge to participants and are funded through government grants and donations.

Product overview

enCompass Community Safety Agency (formerly Edmonton John Howard Society) is a not-for-profit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community safety programs. The organization operates five main program areas: Family Violence Prevention Centre (providing escape routes from abuse, court support, and safety planning tools), Community Supports (including the WrapED gang-exit program, tattoo removal services, and alternatives to detention), Housing Programs (multiple facilities including Donnelly House, Nova, The LOFT, and Youth Housing First), Reintegration Programs (transitional housing and parole supervision services including CAPS and IOM), and Court Supports (victim assistance programs including DVCAP and Nalah). This is a platform of interconnected social service programs rather than a technology product, focused on community safety, violence prevention, housing support, and justice system reintegration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Violence Prevention Centre A program providing support for individuals escaping abusive relationships, including family violence outreach, court support for domestic violence victims, the Integrated Domestic Violence Response Team (IDVRT), and the Partner Safety Check tool, for individuals experiencing domestic violence in Edmonton.
• Community Supports Social support services for vulnerable individuals in Edmonton, including community support services, the WrapED gang-exit program, tattoo removal and cover-up services, and alternatives to detention for youth.
• Housing Programs Multiple housing facilities and programs providing transitional and supported housing for vulnerable populations in Edmonton, including Donnelly House, Nova, The LOFT, and Youth Housing First.
• Reintegration Programs Programs supporting individuals transitioning from the justice system in Edmonton, including Community Reintegration Services at Edmonton Remand Centre, apartment-based housing (101 Street Apartments, Independence Apartments, Journey Home), Community Assessment and Parole Supervision (CAPS), and Integrated Offender Management (IOM).
• Court Supports Legal support services for victims in Edmonton navigating the court system, including the Nalah program and the Domestic Violence Complainant Assistance Program (DVCAP).
• Donnelly House A supportive housing facility for individuals in need of safe accommodation in Edmonton.
• Nova A housing program providing supportive living for vulnerable individuals in Edmonton.
• The LOFT A housing facility offering supported accommodation services in Edmonton.
• Youth Housing First A rapid housing solution prioritizing immediate safe housing for homeless youth in Edmonton.
• 101 Street Apartments Transitional housing for individuals reintegrating into the Edmonton community from the justice system.
• Independence Apartments Independent living support apartments for reintegration clients in Edmonton.
• Journey Home A reintegration-focused housing program supporting individuals transitioning from institutional settings in Edmonton.
• Community Assessment and Parole Supervision (CAPS) Community-based assessment and parole supervision services for individuals in the justice system in Edmonton.
• Integrated Offender Management (IOM) A coordinated approach to managing and supporting offenders through their reintegration process in Edmonton.
• Nalah Court support services helping individuals in Edmonton navigate legal proceedings.
• Domestic Violence Complainant Assistance Program (DVCAP) Specialized assistance for domestic violence complainants navigating the court system in Edmonton.
• Partner Safety Check A safety planning tool for individuals in potentially dangerous domestic situations in Edmonton.
• WrapED A program helping individuals in Edmonton exit gang involvement and build alternative life paths.
• Tattoo Removal & Cover-Up Tattoo removal and cover-up services to support reintegration and reduce stigma for individuals in Edmonton.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Mustard Seed: Edmonton-based nonprofit delivering shelter, housing, and community support to people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Directly comparable as a local Edmonton social services operator with overlapping housing and reintegration mandates.
• Bissell Centre: Edmonton-based community agency addressing poverty and homelessness through housing, employment, and family services. Comparable as a local Edmonton peer operating overlapping housing and community reintegration programs.
• Boyle Street Community Services: Edmonton-based nonprofit serving vulnerable populations including those impacted by homelessness, trauma, and the justice system. Comparable as a direct local peer addressing housing instability and community safety in the same city.
• Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary: Calgary-based nonprofit supporting women and gender-diverse people impacted by the justice system. Comparable as a regional peer delivering court support, housing, and reintegration services to justice-involved populations.
• John Howard Society of Toronto: Toronto chapter of the John Howard Society providing justice-involved and community safety services. Directly comparable as a sibling John Howard Society offering the same model of reintegration, housing, and community support in a different Canadian city.

Others

• Homeward Trust Edmonton: Edmonton's homelessness-serving funder and coordinating body that funds many of the same agencies, including housing programs. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and likely funder/purchaser of services.

Emerging players

• Alberta Council of Women's Shelters: Provincial umbrella for women's shelters and domestic violence services across Alberta. Comparable as a coordinating body for family violence and shelter services that overlaps with the Family Violence Prevention Centre.

Broad incumbents

• John Howard Society of Canada: National federation of John Howard Societies across Canada. Comparable as the umbrella organization for the same brand lineage, providing policy, advocacy, and coordination across provincial member societies.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edmonton-john-howard-society

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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