The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope

What The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope does

The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope is a registered Canadian charity (charitable registration #107951618RR0470) operating under The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory. Headquartered at 355 Church Street in Windsor, Ontario, the organization provides an integrated suite of social services to vulnerable populations in the Windsor-Essex County region, including emergency shelter for adult males aged 18+, a food bank serving more than 600 families per month, a weekly community meal program, supportive housing for men with mental health diagnoses, and the Learning Corner Child Care Centre (established 1986) at 3199 Lauzon Road. Additional programs include the Pathway of Hope case management initiative for newcomers and families in poverty, the Soap with Hope shower program, on-site shelter health services, and tax/ID/OESP intake clinics.

The organization's technology footprint is effectively nil — no proprietary platforms, APIs, or AI capabilities are described; the offering is fundamentally service-delivery-based rather than technology-based. The Salvation Army brand has operated in Windsor for over 138 years (since the Salvation Army's Canadian arrival in 1882), and the centre maintains Imagine Canada "Strong Charities" accreditation. Revenue is generated primarily through donations (including the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign at 15+ locations across Windsor, Tecumseh, and LaSalle) and CWELCC-regulated child care fees (infant $21.75/day to school-age $36.00/day). The organization employs approximately 11 people and operates through a mix of paid staff, volunteer engagement, and corporate/community partnerships including Tim Hortons, Windsor/LaSalle Police, the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918), and grocery chains Loblaws, Metro, and No Frills.

Name

The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope

Legal name

The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope

Website

https://salvationarmywindsor.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope is a Windsor, Ontario-based registered charity under The Salvation Army Canada, providing emergency shelter, food bank, supportive housing, child care, and outreach case management to homeless individuals, low-income families, and newcomers in the Windsor-Essex region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Humanitarian Aid

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (624210), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAEAI

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services

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

SECONDARYBPAGAAAH

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPAGACAD

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Humanitarian social services
• Emergency shelter services
• Food bank assistance
• Licensed child care
• Charitable case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies primarily on donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners. Donations are tax-deductible under charitable registration number 107951618RR0470. The Christmas Kettle Campaign is the largest annual public fundraiser.
2. Child Care Fees: Fees collected from the Learning Corner Child Care Centre based on CWELCC base fee schedules for infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope is a charitable organization delivering a comprehensive suite of social services in Windsor, Ontario, including emergency shelter for adult men, a food bank serving over 600 families monthly, weekly community meals, supportive housing for men with mental health needs, licensed child care through the Learning Corner Child Care Centre, chaplaincy services, and the Pathway of Hope case management program that helps families and individuals break the cycle of poverty. Services are funded primarily through donations and supplemented by regulated child care fees under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system.

Product overview

The Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope is a charitable social services organization providing a comprehensive suite of programs to address homelessness, food insecurity, and community needs in Windsor, Ontario. The organization operates as a single integrated service model rather than a software platform, offering Emergency Shelter, Food Bank, Community Meal, Supportive Housing, and Child Care Centre as core services. Additional programs include Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Services, Pathway of Hope outreach case management, Soap with Hope shower program, and Shelter Health medical services. The organization also provides Tax Clinic, ID Clinic, and Ontario Energy Saving Program intake services, supported by annual fundraising through the Christmas Kettle Campaign and Community Christmas Dinner events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pathway of Hope: A comprehensive case management program designed to help families and individuals facing poverty break the cycle of crisis and instability.
• Soap with Hope
• Learning Corner
• Christmas Kettle Campaign

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter
• Food Bank
• Community Meal
• Supportive Housing
• Learning Corner Child Care Centre
• Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Services
• Pathway of Hope
• Soap with Hope
• Shelter Health
• Tax Clinic
• ID Clinic
• Ontario Energy Saving Program (OESP) Intake

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ families served monthly with food assistance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Rotary Club of Windsor (1918)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2025Over a decade of partnership supporting Sally Fest BBQ through volunteerism, donations, and steadfast commitment. Integral in event success and longevity.
• Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners (Windsor and Essex County)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2024Platinum sponsor of the 30th Annual Community Christmas Dinner. Donates Tim Bits and refreshments for events including Sally Fest BBQ and Community Garage Sale.
• St. Clair Centre for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2024Venue partner for the Annual Community Christmas Dinner event.
• South Windsor CitadelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Salvation Army corps location that hosts Christmas Kettle kickoff ceremonies with brass band performances. Coordinates kettle locations across the region.
• Windsor PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2024City-wide food drive partnership for World Homeless Food Drive. Windsor Police set up cruisers at three locations for 'Stuff a Cruiser' initiative to collect non-perishables and raise awareness for homelessness.
• LaSalle PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2024City-wide food drive partnership for World Homeless Food Drive. LaSalle Police participated in 'Stuff a Cruiser' initiative.
• Tailgate TakeoutminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2024Supported 'Stuff the Tailgate' food drive initiative during World Homeless Food Drive event.
• Windsor LoblawscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2024Initiated the first annual food drive partnership to help restock food bank shelves. Hosted kettle locations and food collection.
• MetrocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2024Partner in 2024 World Homeless Food Drive, hosting collection locations.
• No FrillscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2024Partner in 2024 World Homeless Food Drive, hosting collection locations.
• The Rotary Club of Windsor (1918)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2024Over 10 years of involvement in Sally Fest summer BBQ. Longtime supporter creating strong community relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Red Cross: National humanitarian organization with overlapping services in emergency relief, refugee/newcomer support, and community-based programs. Comparable in mission and donor-base structure to the Salvation Army, but operates at national scale rather than local Windsor focus.
• St. Vincent de Paul - Windsor: Catholic faith-based charitable organization providing food, shelter, and household assistance across Ontario. Comparable as a faith-rooted social services nonprofit with overlapping food security and emergency relief programs.

Direct peers

• Downtown Mission Windsor: Windsor-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and outreach to homeless and vulnerable populations. Direct peer delivering nearly identical services (shelter, food, case management) to overlapping client segments in the same city.
• United Way Windsor-Essex: Local Windsor-Essex nonprofit that funds and coordinates social services, including poverty reduction and homelessness initiatives. Direct peer as a community-facing charity operating in the same geographic service area with overlapping beneficiary populations.
• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario: Regional nonprofit operating child care, health programs, and community services across Southwestern Ontario. Direct peer for the Learning Corner child care offering and broader community services portfolio.
• Family Services Windsor-Essex: Windsor-Essex nonprofit providing counseling, case management, and newcomer support services. Direct peer in the local social services ecosystem, particularly overlapping with the Pathway of Hope case management and newcomer integration work.
• Windsor-Essex Food Bank Association: Regional food bank coordinating network serving the same Windsor-Essex catchment. Direct peer and partner/competitor for the food bank program and food drive partnerships described in the Centre's operations.
• Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex: Local Habitat affiliate focused on affordable housing and family stability in Windsor-Essex. Comparable as a faith-adjacent, donation-funded nonprofit addressing housing insecurity and family self-sufficiency in the same geography.
• Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor-Essex: Local branch of a national nonprofit providing supportive housing and mental health case management. Comparable service delivery model to the Centre's supportive housing program for men with mental health challenges.

Regional players

• Inn of the Good Shepherd: Sarnia-based charitable organization providing food bank, housing, and emergency relief services. Comparable service mix and nonprofit operating model serving a neighboring Southwestern Ontario community with similar population needs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TSAWindsorCOH
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TSAwindsorcoh
• Facebookfacebook.com/SalvationArmyWindsorCentreOfHope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-salvation-army-windsor-centre-of-hope
• Instagraminstagram.com/tsawindsorcoh

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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