St. Aidan's Society

What St. Aidan's Society does

St. Aidan's Society is a registered Canadian charitable organization (BN #119161750RR0001) founded in 1973 and headquartered in Fort McMurray, Alberta. It serves seniors aged 65 and older residing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, delivering community-based social services through a small staff of approximately seven to eight people and a volunteer corps of 239 active volunteers contributing 2,439 documented volunteer hours to support 787 seniors. Core programs include the Link Program (one-on-one social support), Outreach, the Volunteer Program, and Community Development, supplemented by resources such as a senior discount directory, a local service directory, and elder-abuse awareness materials.

The organization's revenue model is donation- and partnership-driven, with no disclosed revenue figures in the source material. Operating funding draws from charitable contributions, corporate sponsors (Suncor, Re/Max Connect, SunCares), and community-foundation grants (Wood Buffalo Community Foundation), as well as in-kind and program-specific partnerships with Regional Emergency Services (since 2016), Arts Council Wood Buffalo (since 2020), Drive Happiness, and the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre. Service delivery is in-person and volunteer-led rather than technology-mediated, with a multilingual website supporting eight languages as the primary digital channel.

Strategic activity in recent years has emphasized partnership expansion across food security, transportation, cultural programming, and Indigenous elder care, alongside the addition of specialized staff roles such as a Healthy Aging Coordinator. The organization is structurally tied to a single regional economy dominated by the oil-and-gas sector, and its scale is constrained by the geographic and demographic boundaries of Wood Buffalo.

Name

St. Aidan's Society

Legal name

St. Aidan's Society

Website

https://staidanssociety.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Aidan's Society is a registered Canadian charity founded in 1973 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, serving seniors aged 65 and older in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo through outreach, volunteer link programs, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Senior support services
• Community outreach programs
• Social prescribing
• Volunteer driver programs
• Elder care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Mcmurray

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a registered Canadian charity (Charitable Registration #119161750RR0001) that relies on donations from individuals and organizations. Donors can contribute directly or through an endowment fund at the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation.
2. Partnership Funding and Support: Support from corporate partners and sponsors including Re/Max Connect, SunCares, Suncor, Alberta, and Canada. Partners provide both financial support and in-kind contributions such as food bank access and volunteer services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

St. Aidan's Society delivers free senior support services in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo through four core programs: the Link Program (social prescribing and referrals), Seniors Outreach (direct support), Volunteer Program (driver support, shopping assistance, friendly visiting, companionship), and Community Development. The organization also provides a Service Directory, Elder Abuse Resources, and Senior Discounts information, supported by 239 volunteers contributing 2,439 hours annually to serve 787 seniors.

Product overview

St. Aidan's Society operates as a non-profit social services organization offering a suite of programs and resources for seniors in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The core programs include the Link Program (social prescribing and referrals), Outreach (direct senior support), Volunteer Program (enabling community volunteers to assist seniors), and Community Development (building community capacity). Supporting services include a Service Directory, Elder Abuse Resources, and Senior Discounts. The organization also provides online volunteer applications and donation capabilities through its website platform. The programs work together to empower seniors, strengthen community bonds, and enhance quality of life for older adults in the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Link Program
• Seniors Outreach Program
• Volunteer Program
• Community Development
• Service Directory
• Elder Abuse Resources
• Senior Discounts

Quantifiable outcome

• 787 seniors served
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Arts Council Wood BuffalocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Since 2020, St. Aidan's Society has partnered with Arts Council Wood Buffalo to deliver arts-based programs to seniors across the region. These initiatives allow participants to explore various art forms, express themselves creatively, and connect with others. Many participants have reported increased confidence, self-esteem, and social engagement.
• Regional Emergency ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Regional Emergency Services partners with St. Aidan's Society for annual Christmas support package deliveries and VIP Cinema events. Their team helps celebrate and uplift seniors during the holiday season, accompanying elderly attendees to their seats and creating memorable experiences with treats and free movies. This partnership honors seniors and reminds them of their value to the community.
• Drive HappinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe partnership with Drive Happiness is essential for the Assisted Transportation Program for Seniors, connecting eligible seniors with screened volunteer drivers for affordable, reliable rides. By helping seniors access appointments, resources, and social events, this program supports mobility and aging in the community.
• Re/Max ConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRe/Max Connect provides vital support for food security needs of seniors through access to the Wood Buffalo Food Bank kitchen. This partnership enables St. Aidan's to prepare and serve healthy, balanced meals to seniors in the community, exemplifying the power of collaboration to enhance senior wellbeing and independence.
• SunCarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunCares provides practical volunteer services that help seniors remain independent at home, including lawn care and delivery of Christmas support packages. Tasks like garden maintenance have a significant impact on seniors' sense of security and dignity. During holidays, SunCares also helps deliver care packages, bringing comfort and joy to seniors.
• Wood Buffalo Community FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndowment fund partner where donors can contribute to support St. Aidan's Society's long-term sustainability and programs for seniors in the Wood Buffalo region.
• Nistawoyou Association Friendship CentresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner venue hosting events such as Button Flower Arrangement Workshop for seniors, demonstrating collaborative approach to serving diverse senior populations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre: Indigenous-led Friendship Centre in Fort McMurray hosting senior events and cultural programming. An operating partner of St. Aidan's, but comparable as a community-based senior programming provider serving the same region.
• Drive Happiness: Alberta nonprofit providing volunteer-driver transportation for seniors. Already a partner of St. Aidan's, but offers the same assisted-transportation model and is comparable as a service-line peer.
• Kerby Centre (Calgary): One of Alberta's largest senior-focused nonprofit hubs, offering social programs, outreach, transportation, and information services for older adults. Closely comparable in mission, service mix, and community-based delivery model to St. Aidan's Society.
• Family Services of Wood Buffalo: Community-based social services nonprofit operating in the same Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Comparable in mission, volunteer-driven delivery, and donor-funded model, though serving broader (not just senior) populations.
• Multi-Cultural Association of Wood Buffalo (Multicultural): Local Fort McMurray nonprofit serving immigrant and multicultural communities. Comparable in mission to support newcomers and integrate them with seniors; shares the multilingual community-engagement approach.
• SAGE — Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton: Edmonton-based nonprofit delivering social, recreational, wellness, and outreach programs to seniors. Highly comparable service model — community center plus member-driven programming — making it a direct functional peer.
• Calgary Seniors Resource Society: Nonprofit providing outreach, case management, and in-home support to seniors in Calgary. Directly comparable in the social-prescribing / case-coordination activities that mirror St. Aidan's Link Program.
• Wood Buffalo Food Bank: Fort McMurray food security nonprofit supporting vulnerable populations including seniors. Provides the food-bank access that St. Aidan's leverages for its meal programs; comparable as a regional charity serving seniors in Wood Buffalo.

Broad incumbents

• Alberta Council on Aging: Provincial advocacy and policy nonprofit for older adults across Alberta. Operates at a broader scale focused on systemic advocacy rather than direct service, but comparable in elder-focused mission.

Others

• 211 Alberta: Province-wide community information and referral service. Operates as a directory-based service hub similar to St. Aidan's Service Directory, but as an enabling/infrastructure layer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-aidans-society

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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