ReWired Recovery Foundation

What ReWired Recovery Foundation does

ReWired Recovery Foundation is a registered Canadian charity (Business Number 75401 8547 RR0001) founded in 2022 and headquartered in Langford/Metchoin, British Columbia. It serves individuals and families affected by addiction on Vancouver Island and the surrounding region, delivering programs at no cost to recipients. The Foundation's mandate is organized around three pillars: funding access to addiction treatment, providing peer-led support during recovery, and building a public, visible recovery community to reduce stigma.

The Foundation's core offerings include a treatment funding and placement service that has channeled beneficiaries into residential care (75 placements funded via SoberFest 2025 alone), a peer-support program operating in coordination with BC Crisis Line, Crisis Text Line, and BC 211, and the Pulse of Addiction podcast. Its flagship public-facing initiative is SoberFest Victoria, an annual music-and-recovery festival that has scaled from 2,000+ attendees at Ship Point in 2024 to a Starlight Stadium headliner-tier event drawing thousands in 2025, with a 2026 expansion already announced. In 2025 the Foundation opened the Recovery Hub, a physical drop-in community center in Langford, BC, marking its shift from event-driven fundraising into year-round service delivery. The organization operates with no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led and in-person.

Revenue is generated through a charitable fundraising model: individual donations, corporate sponsorships across multiple named partners, and SoberFest ticket and sponsorship revenues. Recipients access services free of charge. Cumulative funds raised reached approximately $2.5M as of the most recent disclosure, against more than 1,000 lives reported impacted. The Foundation is volunteer-driven with a working board of directors and operates under CRA charitable-organization status, which provides tax-receiptable donation infrastructure and a regulated governance framework.

Name

ReWired Recovery Foundation

Legal name

ReWired Recovery Foundation

Website

https://rewiredrecovery.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ReWired Recovery Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that funds addiction treatment placements, operates a drop-in Recovery Hub in Langford, BC, and runs the annual SoberFest Victoria festival. All services are provided free to individuals and families affected by addiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery support
• Peer recovery services
• Treatment funding programs
• Recovery community building
• Substance-free community events

Headquarters

HQ city

Langford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals via CanadaHelps platform. All donations go directly to funding treatment placements and community programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Title, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tier sponsorships from treatment centers, wellness companies, local businesses, and organizations. Sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible and fund SoberFest events and community programming.
3. SoberFest Event Revenue: Ticket sales for the annual SoberFest Victoria festival. All ticket proceeds directly fund treatment beds for individuals who cannot afford private rehabilitation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ReWired Recovery Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that funds addiction treatment placements at accredited BC recovery centers for individuals who cannot afford private rehab. It operates the Recovery Hub, a free drop-in community center in Langford offering peer support, 12-step meetings, SMART Recovery, treatment navigation, and connections to housing, mental health, and clinical services. The organization runs the annual SoberFest Victoria festival, with all ticket proceeds funding treatment beds.

Product overview

ReWired Recovery Foundation is a registered charity operating a multi-service recovery ecosystem focused on individuals and families affected by addiction. The organization functions as a unified product portfolio centered on three core pillars: direct treatment funding, community building through events and facilities, and ongoing peer support. The flagship offering is SoberFest Victoria, an annual substance-free music festival that directly funds treatment beds. Supporting this is the Recovery Hub in Langford, a drop-in center offering AA meetings, peer support, treatment navigation, and the Pulse of Addiction Podcast. Additional services include treatment placements at accredited BC recovery centers, a peer navigator support request system, family support resources, and community education programs. The organization does not provide clinical or medical services directly but connects people to licensed providers through a network of partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recovery Hub: A drop-in community space at 766 Meaford Ave, Langford BC offering AA meetings, peer support, treatment navigation, and partner programs.
• SoberFest

Products and services

• SoberFest Victoria Annual substance-free music and community festival held at Starlight Stadium in Langford, BC, featuring live music, speakers, and family activities. All ticket proceeds directly fund treatment placements for individuals who cannot afford private rehab. Targeted at individuals, families, and community supporters affected by addiction in British Columbia.
• Recovery Hub Free drop-in recovery community center at 766 Meaford Ave, Langford, BC, offering AA meetings, peer support, treatment navigation, podcast recording space, and direct connections to housing, mental health, and clinical services. Open to anyone in or seeking recovery with no appointment, no cost, and no judgment required.
• Treatment Funding & Placements Charitable funding for treatment placements at accredited BC recovery centers for individuals who cannot afford access to recovery programs. ReWired does not receive referral fees or commissions from any treatment centre, ensuring unbiased referrals. Partners include Options Okanagan, Aurora Recovery Centre, Cedars at Cobble Hill, and Orchard Recovery Center.
• Peer Support One-on-one connection with people who have walked the path of recovery, providing non-judgmental support through lived experience without clinical documentation or diagnosis. Provided free of charge through the Recovery Hub and peer navigator outreach.
• Pulse of Addiction Podcast

Quantifiable outcome

• For every $1 invested in addiction treatment, communities save up to $12 in reduced crime, healthcare, and social costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Island Alano ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing recovery community that hosts AA meetings at the ReWired Recovery Hub. A cornerstone of Victoria's sober community providing 12-step meeting access within the Hub space.
• Pulse of Addiction PodcastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen-mic platform for anonymous recovery stories recorded live at the Hub - raw, real, and unfiltered. Breaks stigma and reminds people they're not alone.
• Treatment Navigation PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect connections to housing, mental health, and clinical services through trusted partner network. Help finding treatment beds, detox, and aftercare programs.
• Together We Can Addiction Recovery & Education SocietycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SoberFest. BC non-profit addiction recovery organization. Board member Steven Hall is employed by Together We Can in fundraising/PR role. Sponsorship is charitable event contribution with no referral arrangement.
• Options Okanagan Treatment CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SoberFest. Private residential addiction treatment provider in Kelowna, BC. Board member Doug MacKenzie is founder/Executive Director of Options Okanagan. SoberFest sponsorship is charitable contribution with no referral arrangement.
• Options Family Wellness and Addiction TreatmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SoberFest. Private addiction treatment provider affiliated with Options Okanagan. Board member Doug MacKenzie is associated with this organization. No referral arrangement attached to sponsorship.
• Aurora Recovery CentrecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SoberFest. Addiction recovery treatment center providing charitable sponsorship.
• The Oaks Wellness CentrecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SoberFest. Wellness center providing charitable sponsorship.
• Start Today Recovery CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SoberFest. Addiction recovery treatment center providing charitable sponsorship.
• Cedars at Cobble HillcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SoberFest. Addiction treatment provider providing charitable sponsorship.
• Orchard Recovery CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SoberFest. Addiction recovery center providing charitable sponsorship.
• City of LangfordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SoberFest. Municipal government partnership supporting community events.
• Home Based Recovery Canada, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor of SoberFest. Addiction recovery program provider. Board member Ewan Kirkaldy is co-founder, part owner, and program manager of Home Based Recovery Canada. No referral arrangement.
• BC Crisis LinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor24/7 emotional support line. ReWired refers individuals in crisis to BC Crisis Line (1-800-784-2433). Partnership provides immediate support pathway for those seeking help.
• Crisis Text LinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFree, 24/7 text support service. ReWired refers individuals to Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 686868) for immediate help.
• BC 211coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity services connection service. ReWired refers individuals to dial 2-1-1 for connection to local community services.
• Banyan GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of SoberFest. Healthcare/wellness organization providing charitable sponsorship.
• Big Wheel BurgerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of SoberFest. Local business providing charitable sponsorship and community support.
• Thrifty FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of SoberFest. Grocery retailer providing charitable sponsorship.
• Cool Aid SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor of SoberFest. Social services organization in Victoria providing community support.
• The FORGE (Mental Health and Recovery Support Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and recovery support centre in Langford. Founder Mike Manhas is involved with The FORGE. No formal referral arrangement; Mike recuses himself from board decisions involving financial arrangements with The FORGE.
• Resilient Health IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate psychotherapy practice in Victoria. Board member Ewan Kirkaldy is a contractor at Resilient Health. No referral arrangement; Ewan recuses himself from related board decisions.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SMART Recovery Canada: Nonprofit delivering mutual-support recovery meetings and self-help tools across Canada. ReWired's Recovery Hub actively hosts SMART Recovery meetings, making it both a partner and a functionally comparable peer-support model.
• Oxford House Foundation of Canada: Peer-run sober living network providing affordable, self-supporting recovery housing across Canada. Closely comparable peer-recovery operating model with charitable funding and lived-experience governance.
• Canadian Mental Health Association — BC Division: Provincial nonprofit delivering mental health and addiction peer support programs, fundraising events, and community-based services across BC. Comparable in mission scope, funding model (donations/events) and reliance on lived-experience staff.
• Together We Can Addiction Recovery & Education Society: BC-based nonprofit addiction recovery organization offering peer support, treatment referrals and recovery housing. Directly comparable to ReWired as a peer-recovery charity in the same BC market; Together We Can is also a SoberFest title sponsor.

Peers

• Foundry BC:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rewiredrecovery

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Profiles5 records

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