Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC)

What Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) does

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1989 and headquartered at the Grace Centre in Sydenham, Ontario. SFCSC delivers a consolidated portfolio of community support services to seniors (55+ and 60+ for select programs), adults with physical disabilities, low-income individuals and families, and caregivers across South Frontenac and rural Kingston north of Highway 401. Core service lines include Adult Day Service, Foot Care, In-Home Services, In-Home Respite, Transportation, Meals on Wheels (hot and frozen), Community Food Bank, Grace Community Garden, Volunteer Hospice and Bereavement Services, and Family Services. The organization also operates the Grace Social & Activity Centre, an annual Activity Pass program, and partnerships delivering VON SMART fitness, Alzheimer Society caregiver support, and Canadian Hearing Society clinics on-site.

SFCSC operates with a small paid staff of 6 employees plus a volunteer Board of Directors of up to 13 members, augmented by a substantive volunteer workforce that delivers meals, transportation, hospice visitation, and program support. The technology footprint is limited to standard community services platforms (NesdaTrak, Caredove, SHIIP) for client data management and care coordination, plus a Wix-hosted public website with online meal ordering. No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or developer-facing platform is referenced.

Revenue is generated through three streams: government grants (Ontario Health, Township of South Frontenac, Frontenac County, Government of Canada programs including New Horizons for Seniors, Enabling Accessibility Fund, Employment and Social Development Canada, and Canada Summer Jobs), charitable donations (individuals, service clubs, churches, corporate), and small program fees (Adult Day Service $20/day, Foot Care $30/visit, Meals on Wheels $6-$8/meal, Transportation $0.45/km, Activity Pass $40/year). The Community First Capital Campaign raised over $2 million in donations by December 2023 to fund a facility expansion due to open in spring 2024. AODA and PIPEDA compliance certifications are maintained.

Name

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC)

Legal name

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation

Website

https://sfcsc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1989 in Sydenham, Ontario, delivering community support services including Adult Day Service, Meals on Wheels, transportation, hospice, foot care, and food bank to seniors, adults with disabilities, and low-income families in South Frontenac and rural Kingston.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Companion Care & Social Support (non-clinical) (HLADAGAB), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Community support services
• Seniors services
• Nonprofit social services
• In-home care services
• Community food programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydenham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Government of Ontario (Ontario Health), Township of South Frontenac, Frontenac County, Government of Canada, and various government programs including New Horizons for Seniors, Enabling Accessibility Fund, Employment and Social Development Canada, and Canada Summer Jobs
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Donations from individuals, community organizations, churches, schools, and service clubs. Accepts regular donations, monthly recurring donations, planned giving/bequests, and vehicle donations. Charitable tax receipts issued for eligible donations.
3. Program Fees and Service Charges: Client fees for various programs including Adult Day Service ($20/day), Foot Care ($30/visit), Meals on Wheels (frozen $6/meal, hot $8/meal), Transportation ($0.45/km), and Activity Pass ($40/year)

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) is a non-profit charitable organization that delivers a consolidated suite of community support services from its Grace Centre in Sydenham, Ontario. Its core offerings include Adult Day Service, In-Home Services (Home Helpers), In-Home Respite, Foot Care, Transportation Services, Meals on Wheels (hot and frozen), Community Food Bank, Family Services, Volunteer Hospice & Bereavement Services, and Grace social and recreational activities for seniors (55+), adults with physical disabilities, low-income individuals and families, and caregivers in the South Frontenac and rural Kingston region.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Day Service A full-day group program delivered by Personal Support Workers and Recreation staff for adults requiring monitoring or assistance due to dementias, Parkinson's, acquired brain injuries, strokes, or physical impairments. Includes personal support services, hot lunch, snacks, and optional transportation. Priced at $20/day.
• Foot Care Basic foot care services for older adults (60+) and adults with physical disabilities, including toe nail trimming, callous assessment and reduction, and foot health monitoring. Diabetic referrals are accepted. Clinics held monthly at the Grace Centre. Priced at $30/visit with a $30 cancellation fee for missed appointments.
• In-Home Services (Home Helpers) Weekly or bi-weekly housekeeping and household task assistance for seniors (60+) and adults with physical disabilities. Services include vacuuming, cleaning, laundry, grocery pickup, and meal preparation.
• In-Home Respite Trained PSW respite providers care for loved ones while caregivers take breaks. Services include supervision, personal care (toileting, dressing, eating), medication reminders, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
• Transportation Services Affordable transportation for seniors (60+) and adults with physical disabilities for medical appointments, social appointments, essential errands, and SFCSC programming. Clients billed $0.45/km with a flat $4.50 rate for trips under 10km; subsidies available for qualifying clients. Escort service additional $12.
• Meals on Wheels Hot and frozen meal delivery program for seniors (55+) and adults with disabilities. Frozen meals available for pickup or free delivery (minimum 10 orders) at $6.00 each. Hot meals delivered Monday, Wednesday, Friday at $8.00 (or $6.00 lite).
• Community Food Bank Food bank services for low-income individuals and families in South Frontenac and rural Kingston. Sourced through Feed Ontario, Food Banks Canada, and Partners in Mission Food Bank.
• Grace Garden A community garden providing fresh produce to approximately 50 families per month through the Grace Community Garden initiative.
• Family Services Financial assistance, food security referrals, income tax assistance, utility bill assistance, homelessness prevention, and identification document support for low-income individuals, families, and seniors.
• Volunteer Hospice & Bereavement Services No-cost hospice and bereavement support including adult grief support groups, home visiting, one-on-one grief and bereavement support, telephone support, and caregiver respite. Delivered by trained volunteers.
• Grace Social & Recreational Activities Social, fitness, and recreational programming at the Grace Centre for adults aged 55+, including gentle fitness (VON SMART Program) and group activities. An annual $40 Activity Pass provides free access to most programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27,823 hours of care provided through support programs for seniors
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and major.

• Hastings, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Early Years CentresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Began purchasing services from SFCSC in 2003 to provide Early Years activities beyond Challenge funding.
• Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Relief CommitteesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988Registered charity founded 1988 providing holiday food baskets and emergency financial assistance to approximately 100 local families annually. Cooperates with SFCSC for community support.
• Government of Ontario / Ontario HealthcoreOthersPrimary government funder providing core operational funding for seniors and community support services programs.
• Township of South FrontenaccoreOthersMunicipal government providing funding and support for community programs including social and recreational activities.
• Frontenac CountycoreOthersCounty government providing operational funding and support for regional community services.
• Government of CanadacoreOthersFederal government providing funding through various programs including Employment and Social Development Canada and Canada Summer Jobs.
• Ontario Trillium FoundationmajorOthersProvincial foundation providing grant funding for capital and program initiatives.
• Play! Gaming & EntertainmentmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable gaming association that hosts bingo fundraisers with proceeds directed to SFCSC services. Provides volunteer shift opportunities.
• Community Foundation for Kingston and AreasupportingOthersCommunity foundation providing program funding support.
• Rotary Club of Cataraqui-KingstonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerService club providing program funding and volunteer support.
• Rotary Club of KingstonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerService club providing program funding and volunteer support.
• Feed OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork membership providing standards, resources, and support for food bank operations. SFCSC is a member organization.
• Food Banks CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing standards, resources, and support for food bank operations. SFCSC is a member.
• Partners in Mission Food Bank, KingstonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional food bank partner providing food sourcing and distribution support.
• Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health unit providing health programming support and collaboration.
• Verona Lions ClubsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerService club providing donations and volunteer support for community events.
• Sydenham and District Lions ClubsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerService club providing donations and volunteer support.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 496supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterans organization providing community support and donations.
• Knights of Columbus, South FrontenacsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCatholic fraternal organization providing charitable donations and volunteer support.
• Alzheimer Society of KingstonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly caregiver support group held at Grace Centre. New venture with Alzheimer Society staff for free counselling appointments. Education sessions for professional caregivers planned annually.
• Community Living KingstonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit agency providing assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Cooperative service arrangement.
• Canadian Hearing SocietysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHearing health care counselor clinics held by appointment. Services include hearing aid battery sales and hearing aid cleaning.
• VON SMART ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeniors Maintaining Active Roles Together gentle fitness program offered once weekly in Sydenham through partnership with VON.
• Addictions and Mental Health Services of Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & AddingtonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization delivering community-based mental health, addiction and housing services. Cooperative service arrangement.
• Resolve CounsellingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit, financial counselling, and community services based in Kingston. Provides referral resources for clients.
• New Leaf LinksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit serving developmentally disabled adults in South Frontenac, focusing on arts and healthy living programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carefor Health & Community Services: Eastern Ontario nonprofit offering in-home support, adult day programs, Meals on Wheels, transportation, and hospice services to rural seniors and adults with disabilities — directly comparable in geography, mission, and service mix.
• Country Roads Community Health Centre: Rural Eastern Ontario community health centre providing primary care, wellness programs, and community services — comparable rural catchment, similar target population, and overlapping social services scope.
• Community Home Support Lanark (CHSL): Lanark County nonprofit delivering Meals on Wheels, transportation, foot care, in-home support, and social programs for rural seniors — closely mirroring SFCSC's service mix in an adjacent rural Ontario catchment.
• Partners in Mission Food Bank (Kingston): Regional food bank that partners with SFCSC for food sourcing and distribution — operates the same community food bank / emergency food relief model serving overlapping low-income populations.
• Community Living Kingston and District: Nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families through community-based supports — overlapping with SFCSC's services to adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
• Hospice Kingston: Regional nonprofit providing volunteer hospice and bereavement services, caregiver respite, and grief support — directly comparable to SFCSC's Visiting Hospice & Bereavement Services in the broader Kingston region.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes Canada: National nonprofit providing independent living, attendant care, and community support for adults with physical disabilities — overlapping with SFCSC's disability services segment at much broader scale.
• Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Canada: National nonprofit providing home and community care services including personal support, Meals on Wheels, and transportation — directly comparable to SFCSC's senior services portfolio but at much larger scale across Ontario and beyond. Already a confirmed partner through VON SMART Program.

Others

• Meals on Wheels Ontario: Provincial umbrella association supporting member organizations that deliver hot and frozen meals to seniors — SFCSC's Meals on Wheels program operates within this network and competes/aligns with affiliated providers.

Emerging players

• Alzheimer Society of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington: Local Alzheimer chapter delivering caregiver support groups and counselling at the Grace Centre — closely tied to SFCSC's respite and adult day programming for clients with dementia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-frontenac-community-services-corporation-sfcsc

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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