EMUNAH CANADA

What EMUNAH CANADA does

Emunah Canada is a Canadian registered non-profit charitable organization founded in 2021 that operates as a fundraising and donor-cultivation arm supporting Emunah Israel's social service programs for at-risk children and families in Israel. The organization maintains chapters in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa, and engages a North American Jewish community through galas, Shabbat gatherings, family trips to Israel, pickleball tournaments, bake sales, and digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, website). It runs a NewGen young leadership program to build the next generation of donors.

Emunah Canada does not directly deliver services; rather, it channels donations to the Israeli parent operation, which runs a comprehensive continuum of care including 5 children's homes and crisis centres, 11 family counselling centres, 5 educational facilities (4 high schools and 1 college), daycare centres serving 8,000+ children, and a women's shelter. Specialized programming includes pet therapy, music therapy, equine therapy (in partnership with The Life Farm), a GRADCO transition program for graduates, a Wedding Fund, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah sponsorship program, and a "Cheder Esther" Birthday Room. The combined Israeli operation reports helping more than 10,000 people daily.

The revenue model is donation-based, with tiered sponsorships (e.g., $180 to $3,600 for Bar/Bat Mitzvah child sponsorship, $650 monthly Birthday Room support, $15,000 Wedding Fund sponsorship) and major-gift gala fundraising (trustee, mentor, and benefactor tiers). Distribution is via the organization's website, direct fundraising events, and event registration through WizEvents. The Canadian entity's core technology is the Wix-hosted website; no proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Recognized credibility includes the 2016 Israeli Ministry of Education Prize for Coexistence and Prevention of Violence and the 2019 Israeli Government National Prize for Chesed, both awarded to the Emunah Elisheva school.

Name

EMUNAH CANADA

Legal name

Emunah Canada

Website

https://emunahcanada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Emunah Canada is a Canadian non-profit charity that fundraises across Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa to support Emunah Israel's social service programs for at-risk children and families, including children's homes, counselling centres, schools, and women's shelters serving over 10,000 people daily.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Child Welfare

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Social services
• Child welfare
• Counselling services
• Residential care
• Community fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

North York

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream from charitable donations from individuals, families, and organizations in Canada supporting Emunah's social service programs in Israel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Emunah Canada is a registered Canadian non-profit charitable organization that raises funds in Canada to support Emunah Israel's social service programs for at-risk children, teens, and families. The organization funds a comprehensive continuum of care including children's homes and crisis centres, family counselling centres, interventional daycares, women's shelters, educational facilities, and specialized therapeutic programs (music, pet, equine therapy) alongside transitional support such as GRADCO, Wedding Fund, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and Birthday Room programs.

Product overview

EMUNAH CANADA is a non-profit social service organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of services for at-risk children and families in Israel. The organization operates a multi-faceted platform of support services including residential children's homes, counselling centres, educational facilities, and specialized therapeutic programs. Key services include Children's Homes and Crisis Centres offering safe refuge for at-risk youth; 11 Family Counselling Centres providing mental health support; a network of daycare centres; Women's Shelter for abused women and children; and 5 Educational Facilities including 4 high schools and 1 college. The organization also runs specialized therapeutic programs including Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, and Equine Therapy, alongside support programs such as GRADCO for graduates, Wedding Fund, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program, and Birthday Room celebrations. EMUNAH helps more than 10,000 Israelis daily through these integrated services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NewGen: Young leadership and engagement program for younger supporters of Emunah Canada
• NewGen Challah Bake

Products and services

• Children's Homes and Crisis Centres Residential care providing a safe refuge and supportive environment for at-risk children and teens removed from unsafe family homes due to abuse, neglect, poverty, or family crisis. The homes provide daily care, therapy, and support services to vulnerable youth in Israel.
• Family Counselling Centres A network of 11 family counselling centres throughout Israel providing subsidized therapy including conventional therapy, alternative therapy, group therapy, evaluations, and workshops to help individuals and families deal with trauma, personal hardships, and relationship issues based on Jewish values.
• Interventional Daycare Centres Network of specialized multi-purpose daycare centres throughout Israel caring for thousands of children aged 3 months to 6 years from 7am to 7pm, providing high-level care with therapists, social workers, nutritious meals, and family support services for families in crisis.
• Women's Shelter (Abused Women & Children's Centre) Emergency shelter providing safe accommodation for up to 12 women and 30 children, with professional staff providing social and emotional support, legal support, and services to help families rebuild their lives and achieve independence.
• Educational Facilities Network of 5 educational facilities in Israel including 4 high schools and 1 college (Torah and Arts High School, Elisheva Middle and High School, Neve Sarah Herzog High School, Beit Weinstein High School for students with learning difficulties, and Appleman College of Art and Technology), offering counselling, therapy, and tutoring to students.
• GRADCO Graduate Support Program Groundbreaking program providing guidance and support to graduates from the Achuzat Sarah Children's Home as they transition into adult life, helping with important life decisions and offering ongoing support including mental health care.
• Pet Therapy Animal-assisted therapy program practiced at Emunah homes to help at-risk children develop empathy, responsibility, and positive character traits through contact with animals.
• Music Therapy Therapeutic program using music, rhythm, and instruments to help children express emotions and develop positive relationships with the world.
• Equine Therapy Horse-assisted therapy program delivered in partnership with The Life Farm in Raanana, helping children develop self-control, emotional regulation, and self-empowerment through interaction with horses.
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program Annual program providing Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations for children in care, offering tiered sponsorships (Chai, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) covering new clothes, trips, special activities, tefillin or candlesticks, and a year-end party.
• Cheder Esther Birthday Room Birthday celebration program at Neve Michael providing toys and gifts for children celebrating birthdays, allowing them to choose their own birthday gifts; supported by monthly donor contributions averaging $650 to keep the room stocked.
• Wedding Fund Financial support program helping graduates from children's homes have weddings, covering dress/suit, photographer, band, venue, food, and counselling at an average cost of $15,000 per wedding.
• EmuNotebooks Tutoring Program Tutoring and support program providing afternoon lessons with trained teachers and college students offering homework assistance and individual attention to children in care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helps more than 10,000 Israeli people daily
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Life Farm (Havat Hahaim)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Life Farm 'Havat Hahaim' in Raanana partnered with Emunah's Achuzat Sara Children's Home to provide equine-assisted therapy to children. The farm provides individual and group therapy programs using horses as therapeutic intervention.
• Golombeck, Schreter and Zukor FamiliescoreOthersBenefactor supporters of Emunah Montreal Fall Gala 2025
• Zukor Investment GroupcoreOthersTrustee level supporter of Emunah Montreal Fall Gala 2025
• BMO Nesbitt BurnscoreOthersTrustee level supporter of Emunah Montreal Fall Gala 2025
• Quint FamilycoreOthersMentor level supporter of Emunah Montreal Fall Gala 2025
• Ronn FamilycoreOthersMentor level supporter; also associated with Lilly Ronn Young Leadership Award
• Lieberman FamilycoreOthersMentor level supporter of Emunah Montreal Fall Gala 2025

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UJA Federation of Greater Toronto: Large Jewish federation in Toronto that raises and distributes funds across a portfolio of Jewish social service, educational, and Israel-related causes — comparable community-led fundraising model serving the same Canadian Jewish donor base as Emunah Canada.
• World Vision Canada: One of Canada's largest international humanitarian NGOs, with broad sponsorship programs (child sponsorship, emergency relief) similar to Emunah's tiered sponsorship model. Comparable at the operational/marketing model level (sponsor-a-child, recurring donations, event fundraising) but with much broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• B'nai Brith Canada: Canadian Jewish humanitarian and advocacy organization with shared donor base and chapter-based community fundraising. Compares on donor demographics and community mobilization, though focused more on advocacy and anti-discrimination than direct service delivery.
• Canadian Magen David Adom (CMDA): Canadian fundraising arm of Israel's national emergency medical service. Closely comparable Canadian-registered charity raising funds for Israeli humanitarian/emergency response, with similar chapter structure and community-event fundraising approach.
• Jewish Family & Child Service (JF&CS): Canadian Jewish agency delivering counselling, family support, and social services to children and families — comparable service mix (family counselling, youth mental health) but operating directly in Canada rather than raising funds for Israeli operations.
• Na'amat Canada: Canadian fundraising arm of an Israeli women's social service organization supporting children's homes, daycares, and educational/vocational programs in Israel. Closely mirrors Emunah Canada's model of Canadian-based fundraising for Israeli-operated social services for women, children, and families.
• JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Canada): Canadian Jewish organization providing settlement, refugee, and social services to vulnerable newcomers. Comparable population (vulnerable populations, often children and families) and Canadian chapter structure serving Jewish community needs.
• Hadassah Canada: Canadian chapter of Hadassah, raising funds for Israeli hospitals, youth programs, and community services. Comparable Canadian-Jewish donor base supporting Israeli institutional infrastructure with similar community-led event and major-gift fundraising.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/Emunah-Canada-300437793347599
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5YyHweoFW85k-WbD7nqkMQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Emunah-Canada-300437793347599
• Instagraminstagram.com/emunah.canada

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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