Maison de Jeunes

What Maison de Jeunes does

Maison de Jeunes à Dieppe Youth House (MDJ Dieppe) is a registered non-profit youth community organization headquartered at 505 rue Champlain in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada. It serves teenagers aged 12-18 across the Codiac region (Dieppe and Moncton area), operating as a drop-in community center with free access to programs, mentorship, recreational facilities, and an affordable youth cantine. Its mission is to accompany teenagers from all backgrounds on their journey through self-discovery and the fulfillment of their potential, grounded in values of personal growth, amplifying youth voices, empathy, creativity, community spirit, and respect for inclusion and open-mindedness.

The organization's core products are organized under three branded program lines plus a seasonal offering: Corail, a youth-led initiative for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and those exploring their identity delivered with River of Pride and Fierté Dieppe; Aptitude+, an enhanced-support youth development program covering life skills, wellness, and career exploration; and Le Spot, the drop-in space with affordable cantine and recreational infrastructure including a ball hockey installation, skatepark, and basketball court. Summer Programming extends the offering seasonally with workshops, outings, and volunteer opportunities. The underlying "technology" is a physical facility and in-person service delivery model, with digital touchpoints limited to Facebook and Instagram community engagement and Google Forms registration.

The business model is non-commercial: all youth programming is provided free of charge to participants, supported by community partnerships, municipal support from Ville de Dieppe, relationships with local schools, and likely grants. Go-to-market is community-led via direct walk-ins, school referrals, family referrals, and partnerships with 2SLGBTQIA+ support networks. Revenue mechanics consist of funding and grants rather than fees, with no disclosed financials, no funding rounds in the data, and an approximate headcount of 206 supporting a single-site operating budget that is not publicly reported.

Name

Maison de Jeunes

Legal name

Maison de Jeunes à Dieppe Youth House

Website

https://maisondejeunes.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Maison de Jeunes à Dieppe Youth House is a non-profit youth community center in Dieppe, New Brunswick, offering free programs for teens aged 12-18 across the Codiac region, including the Corail 2SLGBTQIA+ initiative, Aptitude+ youth development, the Le Spot drop-in space, summer programming, and recreational facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Community Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth community center
• Youth development programs
• After-school programming
• 2SLGBTQIA+ youth support
• Drop-in youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dieppe

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Community Organization Funding: Maison de Jeunes operates as a nonprofit youth organization in Dieppe, New Brunswick. The organization appears to be funded through community partnerships, local government support, and potentially grants. All youth programs are offered free of charge to participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maison de Jeunes à Dieppe Youth House is a non-profit community center that provides free, in-person youth development programs and drop-in services for teenagers aged 12-18 in the Codiac region of New Brunswick, Canada. Its core offerings include the Corail program supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, the Aptitude+ program for youth needing additional support, the Le Spot drop-in space with an affordable cantine, and seasonal summer programming, complemented by recreational facilities such as a ball hockey installation, skatepark, and basketball court.

Product overview

Maison de Jeunes à Dieppe Youth House operates as a multi-program youth community center offering several distinct programs: Corail (a sub-brand initiative for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth), Aptitude+ (a youth development program), Le Spot (a drop-in space with affordable cantine), and Summer Programming (seasonal activities). The organization also maintains recreational facilities including a ball hockey installation, skatepark, and basketball court. All programs serve youth ages 12-18 and focus on personal growth, community engagement, and providing safe inclusive spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Corail: A youth-led initiative of La Maison des jeunes à Dieppe that creates safe, welcoming, and inclusive opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and youth exploring their identity. Provides support groups, mentorship, workshops, community activities, outings, leadership opportunities, and special events.
• Aptitude+
• Le Spot

Products and services

• Corail A youth-led initiative creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and those exploring their identity. Offers peer support, mentorship, workshops, community activities, leadership opportunities, and special events. For 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 12-18 in the Codiac region.
• Aptitude+ An innovative youth development program for young people aged 12-18 who benefit from additional support, combining life skills education, personal development, wellness, career exploration, and experiential learning with personalized guidance and mentorship.
• Le Spot A drop-in space for youth aged 12-18 providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for socializing, games, and recreational activities. Includes an on-site youth cantine offering affordable meals and snacks, including daily hot lunch at low cost.
• Summer Programming Seasonal summer programming for youth aged 12-18 offering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment with recreational, creative, sports, and outdoor activities, themed workshops, community outings, and volunteer opportunities during the summer months.
• Ball Hockey Facility Free ball hockey installation available to youth during public operating hours. Available for group rental upon request.
• Skatepark Outdoor skatepark with a concrete section open to the public during summer months, subject to reserved time slots.
• Basketball Court Outdoor basketball court available to all users, with basketballs available on-site for those who need them.
• Youth Cantine Affordable food service within Le Spot offering snacks and daily hot lunch options at low cost to ensure access to nutritious food for youth.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• River of PridecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for the Corail program supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. River of Pride works with MDJ to create safe, inclusive opportunities and build a support network for youth in the community.
• Fierté DieppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Pride organization partner in the Corail initiative, helping to celebrate youth identity and create lasting connections for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Dieppe.
• Local SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchools in the Codiac region collaborate with MDJ to refer youth to programs, support the Corail initiative, and integrate youth development services with educational environments.
• Ville de DieppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Dieppe appears as a partner supporting MDJ's youth programming and community facilities.
• Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Rotary Club supports MDJ's youth mission through community partnership and potentially funding or volunteer support.
• TransCare+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a community resource partner providing mental health and transition support resources for youth in the Codiac region.
• Youth Impact JeunesseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutreach program, residential program and wellness support partner serving youth with additional needs in the Moncton area.
• BorealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpertise center for children and adolescents providing specialized resources for youth support services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada: National youth mentoring nonprofit connecting youth with adult mentors and offering school-based and community-based programs. Comparable to MDJ in its youth-development mission and reliance on volunteer/community partnerships, but its core offering is mentoring relationships rather than a physical drop-in space.
• The 519: Toronto-based city agency offering drop-in programs, community space, and services focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, including dedicated youth programming. Direct functional comparable to MDJ's Corail program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
• Youth Impact Jeunesse: Moncton-area youth organization offering outreach, residential, and wellness support for youth with additional needs. Already a listed partner of MDJ, this peer directly overlaps with MDJ's Aptitude+ program and serves the same geographic youth population.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada: National federation of community-based youth clubs offering drop-in programming, recreational facilities, and youth development services to children and teens. Operates the same core model as Maison de Jeunes — a physical community space with diversified programs (sports, life skills, mentorship) for youth in local communities.

Regional players

• Centre for Sexuality (Calgary): Western Canada-based nonprofit offering 2SLGBTQIA+ youth programs, education, and community support. Comparable to MDJ's Corail sub-brand in serving 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, but based in a different Canadian region.
• Jeunesse 2000: Quebec-based youth community organization offering drop-in spaces, recreational programming, and youth development services for adolescents. Directly comparable to MDJ in the 'Maison de Jeunes' model, but operating in francophone Quebec rather than bilingual New Brunswick.

Broad incumbents

• 4-H Canada: National youth development organization focused on leadership, life skills, and community engagement for youth in rural and small-town Canada. Overlaps with MDJ's life-skills and personal development mission, particularly for the Aptitude+ target cohort.
• Scouts Canada: Large national youth development organization offering structured programs in life skills, outdoor activities, and leadership for youth across Canada. Overlaps with MDJ on life-skills programming and youth leadership but is a much larger, dues-based national incumbent.
• YMCA Canada: National federation of YMCAs operating community centers with youth programming, recreational facilities, and childcare. Comparable to MDJ in operating physical community spaces with recreational (sports, skatepark-style) amenities and youth development programming, but at a much larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Kids Help Phone: National e-mental-health service for youth in Canada offering 24/7 phone, text, and online support. Comparable to MDJ's mental health and crisis support referral role, but delivered as a digital/remote service rather than a physical drop-in center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MDJDieppe
• Instagraminstagram.com/mdjdieppe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maison-de-jeunes

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Funding overview

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