St. Jude Community Homes

What St. Jude Community Homes does

St. Jude Community Homes is a private non-profit charitable organization (CRA #13176 9960 RR0001) operating since at least the early 1990s in Toronto, Ontario. It provides permanent supportive housing to single adults aged 18-65 who are severely and chronically affected by mental illness, primarily schizophrenia. The organization operates five residential sites in Toronto with a combined 103 self-contained units: the Dundas Street site (37 units) and Milan Street site (30 units) offer medium-level supportive housing with on-site staff; the Gerrard Street site (20 units) and Oak Street site (5 units) provide independent living programs; and House of Compassion (11 units serving 21 residents) delivers 24/7 housing and support services. Programming includes a partial meal program (breakfast and evening meal, Monday-Friday), community rooms, social activities, discussion groups, and limited resident employment opportunities in meal, cleaning, and landscaping programs.

The business model is government-funded: core operations are supported by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network, with supplemental donations collected through CanadaHelps and cheque, supported by a donor recognition tier at $1,000+. Pricing for residents is not publicly disclosed because housing is government-subsidized. Residents are sourced exclusively through The Access Point central intake office and referrals from community mental health professionals, who must continue working with the resident post-move-in. The organization maintains AODA and PHIPA compliance frameworks and operates a website (sjch.ca), quarterly newsletters, and annual reports for community engagement. It is governed by a Board of Directors with no parent company, private equity, or venture capital involvement.

Name

St. Jude Community Homes

Legal name

St. Jude Community Homes

Website

https://sjch.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Jude Community Homes is a Toronto-based non-profit providing permanent supportive housing across five residential sites (103 units) for single adults with serious mental illness, funded primarily by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Toronto Central LHIN, with supplemental public donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE), Small Residential Care Homes (RCFE/Board & Care) (HLADABAF)

Keywords

• Supportive housing services
• Mental health housing
• Affordable housing
• Community living services
• Non-profit housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded by Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network. This is a non-profit organization providing supportive housing services.
2. Donations: Accepts donations from the public through CanadaHelps online platform and by cheque. All donors receive a tax receipt. Donations of $1,000 or more are engraved on a donor plaque.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Jude Community Homes provides permanent, safe, affordable supportive housing for single adults aged 18-65 living with serious mental illness (primarily schizophrenia) in Toronto, Ontario. The organization operates 103 self-contained apartment units across five residential sites (Dundas Street, Milan Street, Gerrard Street, Oak Street, and House of Compassion), offering medium-level supportive housing and independent living programs complemented by a partial meal program, community rooms, social activities, resident employment opportunities, 24/7 on-call caretakers, and flexible support from Program Support Workers.

Product overview

St. Jude Community Homes is a non-profit organization providing permanent, safe, affordable supportive housing for single adults with mental illness in Toronto. The portfolio consists of five residential sites: Dundas Street Site (37 units) and Milan Street Site (30 units) offering medium-level supportive housing with staff support; Gerrard Street Site (20 units) and Oak Street Site (5 units) for independent living; and House of Compassion (11 units, serving 21 residents) offering 24/7 support. Core services include a partial meal program, community rooms, social activities, discussion groups, and limited resident employment opportunities. Residents receive flexible support from Program Support Workers based on individual needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dundas Street Site Supportive Housing Medium-level supportive housing at 431 Dundas Street East providing 37 self-contained apartment units for single adults with serious mental illness who can live somewhat independently but benefit from ongoing staff support, meal programs, and community activities.
• Milan Street Site Supportive Housing Medium-level supportive housing at 270 Milan Street, Toronto, providing 30 self-contained apartment units as an expansion of the Dundas Street services for single adults living with serious mental illness.
• Gerrard Street Site Independent Living Program Independent Living Program at 1845 Gerrard Street East in Toronto's North Beach District providing 20 self-contained units for residents with the skills to live independently but who want occasional staff support and socialization opportunities. Staff available Monday through Friday 9am–4pm.
• Oak Street Site Independent Living Program Independent Living Program at 40 Oak Street, Toronto, offering 5 one-bedroom units as part of the Regent Park Redevelopment, with the premises owned by the Toronto Christian Resource Centre.
• House of Compassion 24/7 Housing and Support 24/7 housing and support services at 171 Shaw Street, Toronto, with 11 self-contained units serving 21 residents living with serious mental illness who wish to be part of a community context. St. Jude assumed funding responsibility in 2006.

Quantifiable outcome

• Evaluations have shown that supportive housing services increase self-esteem and overall quality of life for residents

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• House of Compassion (HOCToronto)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006In 2006, St. Jude Community Homes assumed funding responsibility for 11 self-contained units and support services for 21 residents living in the building at 171 Shaw Street. House of Compassion provides 24/7 housing and support services for individuals living with serious mental illness who wish to be part of a community context.
• Toronto Christian Resource CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremises at 40 Oak Street (5 one bedroom units) is owned by the Toronto Christian Resource Centre and is part of the Regent Park Redevelopment.
• The Access PointcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentral intake office for all supportive housing applications in Toronto. Handles referrals, provides information, navigates the housing system, and matches vacancies with eligible individuals on their waitlist.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• WoodGreen Community Services: WoodGreen is one of Toronto's largest social service agencies, offering a broad portfolio including supportive housing, mental health, employment, and newcomer services. It overlaps with St. Jude in supportive housing but serves a wider mandate and population.
• YWCA Toronto: YWCA Toronto operates shelter, housing, and community programs for women and gender-diverse people, including those experiencing mental health challenges. Its Toronto housing-plus-supports portfolio partially overlaps with St. Jude's residential services model.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto Branch: CMHA Toronto is a regional branch of Canada's largest mental health nonprofit, delivering housing, case management, and advocacy for people with mental illness in Toronto. It overlaps on housing and mental health but at much larger scale and with a wider mandate.

Direct peers

• LOFT Community Services: LOFT is a Toronto-area nonprofit operating supportive housing and community-based mental health services across multiple sites. Like St. Jude, it serves adults living with serious mental illness through a combination of supported and independent living arrangements.
• Fred Victor: Fred Victor is a Toronto charitable organization delivering housing, mental health, and community services for people experiencing homelessness and mental illness. Its housing-plus-supports model and multi-site footprint in Toronto directly parallel St. Jude's operating model.
• Homes First Society: Homes First Society is a major Toronto supportive housing nonprofit providing permanent housing to people who are homeless or at risk, including those with mental health and addiction challenges. It operates a comparable multi-site, government-funded model for vulnerable adults in Toronto.
• COTA Health: COTA Health is a Toronto-based mental health service provider offering case management, housing support, and community programs for adults with mental health and addiction needs. Its housing-support focus on the same population makes it a direct comparable.
• Margaret's Housing and Community Support: Margaret's is a Toronto nonprofit providing supportive housing and community-based mental health services for adults with serious mental illness. It operates residential sites and programs in Toronto with a similar population focus and government-funded model.

Emerging players

• Reena: Reena is a Toronto-area nonprofit providing residential and community supports for people with developmental disabilities, including some with co-occurring mental health needs. It shares St. Jude's residential support model but serves a different primary population.

Regional players

• Toronto North Support Services: TNSS provides mental health and housing support services in north Toronto, including case management and supported independent living. It is comparable in scope and population but operates primarily in a different sub-region of Toronto than St. Jude.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-jude-community-homes

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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