LIFE Recovery Association

What LIFE Recovery Association does

LIFE Recovery Association (LIFE — Living In Freedom Everyday) is a Canadian registered charity (#86713 1351 RR0001) founded in 2004 and headquartered in Abbotsford, British Columbia. It delivers abstinence-based residential addiction recovery services exclusively to women aged 19 and older through a continuum-of-care model comprising a First Stage Home (minimum 3-month stay), a Second Stage Home (extended stays of months to years), and a non-residential Day Program. The organization operates 4 recovery homes across 2 stages and frames its programs within a Christian ministry approach focused on physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing.

The organization is staffed by 7 paid employees supported by 100+ volunteers. It does not operate proprietary technology platforms; its digital footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website, Zeffy-powered donation and ticketing flows, and social-media accounts on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. The core technology of the offering is the structured residential program itself — daily routines, Christian ministry framework, and stage-gated progression through recovery — rather than software or AI systems.

LIFE Recovery’s revenue model is diversified across donations, retail, events, and membership. Donations are processed through Zeffy and solicited via the website. Two thrift stores — LIFE's Second Chance and Thrift For LIFE — generate retail revenue from donated goods. Annual fundraising events (a Fashion Show Fundraiser and a Charity Golf Tournament) provide additional funding. An annual $20 membership is offered to supporters aligned with the organization’s vision, mission, and statement of faith, granting voting rights at the Annual General Meeting. Client fees for residential programs are handled individually via funding applications and personal payment rather than published pricing.

Name

LIFE Recovery Association

Legal name

LIFE Recovery Association

Website

https://liferecovery.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LIFE Recovery Association is a Christian registered charity in Abbotsford, BC, operating 4 residential homes across 2 stages plus a Day Program that deliver abstinence-based addiction recovery exclusively to women aged 19+. It is funded through donations, two thrift stores, and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAE

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHLAFACAN

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Addiction recovery services
• Residential recovery programs
• Faith-based recovery
• Women's recovery housing
• Charity thrift retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbotsford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered Canadian charity (#86713 1351 RR0001), LIFE Recovery relies on donations from the public to fund operations. The organization operates two thrift stores (LIFE's Second Chance and Thrift For LIFE) that generate revenue to support programs.
2. Thrift Store Operations: Two thrift stores in Abbotsford sell donated goods to generate revenue supporting recovery programs. Store hours and donation acceptance periods are published.
3. Membership Fees: Annual memberships available for $20.00 to those who agree with LIFE Recovery's vision, mission, values and statement of faith. Members can vote at Annual General Meeting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LIFE Recovery Association is a Christian registered charity providing abstinence-based residential recovery programs for women overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. The organization operates a continuum of care across 4 homes in 2 stages (First Stage Home with a minimum 3-month commitment, and Second Stage Home for extended stays), plus a non-residential Day Program, all emphasizing physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Two thrift stores in Abbotsford generate revenue to subsidize program operations.

Product overview

LIFE Recovery Association operates a single unified program offering—residential addiction recovery services for women. The organization provides a continuum of care through two stages of residential homes (First Stage Home and Second Stage Home) plus a Day Program, all focused on abstinence-based recovery with Christian ministry values. In addition to core recovery programs, the organization operates two social enterprise thrift stores (LIFE's Second Chance and Thrift For LIFE) that generate funding to support the residential programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIFE's Second Chance Thrift Store: Thrift store operated by LIFE Recovery Association to support programs. Located at 7-31550 South Fraser Way, Clearbrook Industrial Park, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4C6.
• Thrift For LIFE

Products and services

• First Stage Home Residential recovery program providing initial abstinence-based treatment for women 19+ overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. Requires a minimum 3-month commitment and focuses on physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing.
• Second Stage Home Continued residential support for women who have completed First Stage recovery, offering extended stays ranging from months to years depending on client needs.
• Day Program Daytime recovery programming offering structured support services without residential accommodation for women working toward addiction recovery.
• LIFE's Second Chance Thrift Store
• Thrift For LIFE Second thrift store operated by LIFE Recovery Association in Abbotsford (2657 West Railway St), generating revenue to support residential recovery programs.
• Annual Membership Annual membership available at $20.00 per year for individuals who agree with LIFE Recovery's vision, mission, values, and statement of faith. Members are granted voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2000 women have achieved freedom from addiction over 20+ years of operation

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ZeffyminorOthersZeffy is used as the donation platform and event ticketing platform. Donations are processed through Zeffy.com. Fashion show fundraiser and golf tournament tickets are sold through Zeffy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Zeffy: Zero-fee donation and event ticketing platform used by LIFE Recovery. Comparable as the technology vendor enabling the organization's digital fundraising channel; not a recovery-services competitor.

Direct peers

• Cedars at Cobble Hill: Residential addiction treatment facility on Vancouver Island, BC. Comparable as a BC-based residential substance abuse recovery program with a multi-stage model.
• Aurora Recovery Centre: Residential addiction treatment program operating in British Columbia. Comparable as a BC-based residential recovery operator serving a similar demographic.
• Union Gospel Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Metro Vancouver operating residential recovery and rehabilitation programs for adults experiencing addiction and homelessness. Directly comparable as a Christian-grounded residential recovery organization in the same BC region.
• Edgewood Treatment Centre: Private addiction treatment centre in Nanaimo, BC offering residential substance abuse recovery. Comparable as a BC-based residential addiction treatment operator, though fee-based and not a charity.
• John Volken Academy: BC-based long-term residential recovery program for adults with substance use disorder. Directly comparable as a multi-stage residential recovery program in British Columbia, though co-ed and not faith-based.
• Sunshine Coast Health Centre: BC-based residential men-only addiction treatment program. Comparable as a residential recovery provider in the same province, though it excludes women (LIFE Recovery's exclusive demographic).

Emerging players

• Directions Youth Services: Vancouver-based nonprofit offering residential and substance use treatment services. Comparable as a residential recovery operator in BC, focused on younger populations.

Regional players

• Atira Women's Resource Society: Vancouver-based nonprofit providing supportive housing and recovery services for women, including those escaping violence and substance use. Comparable as a women's-focused recovery and supportive housing provider in BC.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army (BC Division): Large faith-based charity with addiction recovery and supportive housing programs across Canada, including BC. Comparable operating model and funding base but at much larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIOFVkLq59jWs0Y4D-o_dcQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/liferecoveryassociation
• Instagraminstagram.com/liferecoveryassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/life-recovery-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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