Trail Association for Community Living

What Trail Association for Community Living does

Trail Association for Community Living (TACL) is a registered non-profit society headquartered in Trail, British Columbia, Canada, operating for over 65 years. The organization delivers community living services to individuals with significant barriers, disabilities, and diverse abilities. Core service lines include residential support, community support, self-advocacy support, day programs, and career development services. In 2018, TACL integrated the Trail Youth Centre into its portfolio, extending its reach to a broader youth demographic in Greater Trail, and the organization has also added a seniors-oriented program for the 55+ cohort and an accessible transportation service ('Vans on the Go', launched 2019).

TACL's business model is grant- and donation-funded rather than commercial. The dominant revenue stream is service contracts with Community Living British Columbia (CLBC), the provincial agency that serves as the exclusive referral channel for adult programs. Secondary revenue sources include a municipal grant from the City of Trail (approximately $20,000 annually), private donations, fundraising events, and memberships. The organization holds CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accreditation, initially granted in 2005 and renewed in 2017, with the next renewal cycle scheduled for 2026; this credential is the primary quality standard underpinning eligibility for provincial service contracts. Operations span multiple facilities in Greater Trail, supported by a stable workforce led by a long-tenured Executive Director.

Name

Trail Association for Community Living

Legal name

Trail Association for Community Living

Website

https://taclkootenays.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trail Association for Community Living is a Greater Trail, British Columbia non-profit society delivering community living, residential, day-program, career, youth, and accessible transportation services to individuals with disabilities, youth, and seniors for over 65 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Trail

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants & Contracts: Primary funding comes from government sources, including Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) for adult programs and services. The organization receives ongoing operational grants for its programs.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through Canada Helps online platform and in-person. Community donors, local organizations (e.g., Rotary Club Waneta Sunshine donated $930), and individuals contribute throughout the year.
3. Membership Fees: Annual memberships are sold for $5.00 per year, available at the door or through the main office. Membership enables participation in AGM votes and organizational governance.
4. Fundraising Events: TACL runs recurring fundraisers including gift basket raffles (gaming licence #167285), Purdy's Chocolates holiday fundraisers, bottle drives, bake sales, and community events. Proceeds support specific initiatives such as 'Vans on the Go' (vehicle purchases) and the TAAC Mural Project.
5. Program Revenue (CDS): Career Development Services (CDS), governed by TACL since 2006, provides employment supports and career development services to eligible individuals. Revenue supports CDS operations and the Getting to Home homelessness program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trail Association for Community Living (TACL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers community living services to individuals with significant barriers in the Greater Trail, BC region. Its offerings include Residential Support, Community Support, Self-Advocacy Support, Day Program, Career Development Services (CDS, governed since 2006), and the Trail Youth Centre (since March 2018). Adult programs are accessed exclusively through Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) referrals, and funding comes from government grants, donations, membership fees, and community fundraising.

Product overview

Trail Association for Community Living (TACL) offers a unified suite of community support services for individuals with significant barriers in the Greater Trail, BC region. The organization operates as a single coordinated service portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include Residential Support, Community Support, Self-Advocacy Support, and Day Program, all designed to help individuals maximize their strengths while living and working interdependently within the community. TACL also governs Career Development Services (CDS), which has provided employment supports since 1989, and the Trail Youth Centre, which joined the organization in 2018. All adult program referrals are processed through Community Living British Columbia (CLBC).

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Brands

• Career Development Services (CDS): A career development and employment support agency governed by TACL since 2006, providing support to individuals with significant barriers in Greater Trail communities since 1989.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ years of service to the Greater Trail community
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Living British Columbia (CLBC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLBC is the primary referral partner for all adult programs at TACL. Individuals must obtain a CLBC referral to access TACL's residential, community support, self-advocacy, day program, and career development services. This referral relationship is the core intake mechanism for adult services and represents TACL's primary channel for reaching its main customer base.
• Career Development Services (CDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDS has been governed by TACL since 2006. Since 1989, CDS staff have provided employment supports to individuals with significant barriers living in the Greater Trail communities. CDS operates the 'Getting to Home' homelessness program (addressing homelessness since May 2012) and manages the Trail Youth Centre. CDS is the primary employment and homelessness services arm of the TACL umbrella.
• City of TrailcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of Trail provides an annual grant of $20,000.00 to support the Trail Youth Centre. The City helped facilitate the transition of the Youth Centre to TACL's umbrella in 2018, ensuring continuity of youth services in the community.
• Kiwanis Club of TrailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Kiwanis Club of Trail graciously decided to sponsor the costs of internet for the Trail Youth Centre for the year, supporting the centre's operations and digital access for youth.
• Freedom QuestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreedom Quest regularly visits the Trail Youth Centre and runs a self-care program for youth, expanding the range of services available at the Youth Centre through community partnership.
• Selkirk Street NursesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelkirk Street Nurses visit the Trail Youth Centre during their semester to answer health questions and provide health presentations to local youth, complementing the centre's youth development programming.
• Rotary Club Waneta SunshineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Rotary Club Waneta Sunshine donated $930.00 to TACL, demonstrating community-level financial support for the organization's mission and programs.
• Pride GymminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlen Kalesniko from Pride Gym donated lessons to TACL participants for the 2nd consecutive year, providing fitness and wellness opportunities for members.
• Silver City Limitless Theatre CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA showcase of artistic talents of the CLBC Community, developed with assistance from staff, volunteers, and participants from TACL and CDS. Scripts are written with individuals acting in mind. Annual productions are held at the Trail Association Activity Centre (TAAC) as part of Community Living Month.
• Trail Bottle DepotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Trail Bottle Depot facilitates bottle drives for TACL's Child and Youth Program. Community members donate bottles and cans to the TACL bin at the depot, with proceeds supporting CYC program activities.
• Trail Smoke EatersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Trail Smoke Eaters hockey team hosts the annual 'Puck Toss' fundraiser at their games, with proceeds going to TACL's 'Vans on the Go' campaign for accessible vehicles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Communitas Supportive Care Society: BC-based nonprofit providing residential, community living, and personalized support services to individuals with diverse abilities under CLBC contracts. Highly comparable to TACL in service scope, funding model, and community-based delivery.
• Nanaimo Association for Community Living: Vancouver Island community living association offering residential, employment, and inclusion services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Closely mirrors TACL in mission, services, and BC provincial funding model.
• Chilliwack Society for Community Living: BC community-based disability services organization providing residential, day program, and employment supports under CLBC funding. Comparable to TACL in geographic setting (smaller BC city) and integrated service suite.
• Pathways Ability Society: British Columbia nonprofit delivering residential, employment, and community inclusion services to people with disabilities. Shares TACL's CLBC-funded service model and CARF-accreditation orientation, serving a similar participant base with a comparable service portfolio.
• PosAbilities Association of British Columbia: Vancouver-area CLBC-funded agency providing residential, community, and employment supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. Operates a near-identical service mix (residential, community inclusion, employment) and similar funding model to TACL, making it the closest direct peer.
• Kamloops Society for Community Living: BC interior community living society providing residential, vocational, and community support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Operates in a similar regional setting as TACL with the same CLBC contract structure and full-lifecycle service model.
• Langley Association for Community Living: BC Lower Mainland community living organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, community, and employment programs. Operates the same CLBC-funded model as TACL with a comparable community-rooted nonprofit structure.

Regional players

• Community Living Ontario: Ontario provincial federation supporting community living associations delivering residential, employment, and inclusion services. Comparable to TACL in mission and service model, but operates in a different provincial funding regime (Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services) and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Inclusion BC: Provincial federation representing community living organizations and individuals with intellectual disabilities across British Columbia. It is comparable to TACL as a peer advocacy and capacity-building organization operating in the same community living sector.
• Community Living British Columbia (CLBC): Provincial Crown agency that funds and refers individuals to community-based disability services. It is both TACL's primary funder and the gatekeeper for its adult program intake, making it the most directly comparable governance and funding counterpart operating in the same service category.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Trail-Association-For-Community-Living-120067258151399
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trail-association-for-community-living

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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