Closer To Home Community Services Society

WellFunded is working with organizations like Closer to Home Community Services to build the largest common grant application platform - eliminating redundancy, increasing equity, and unlocking more funding for charities like yours.

$500M+

Representing $500M+ in donor assets dedicated to impact.

Unclaimed on WellFunded

Register Your Charity Join as a Donor Join Webinar
WellFunded is Trusted By

About Closer To Home Community Services Society

Overview

Closer to Home Community Services Society is dedicated to providing programs and services for vulnerable children and families in Calgary. Their services include four group homes, foster care, in-home family support, indigenous services, early intervention services, and a community resource centre. Through their various programs, Closer to Home aims to create a safe and supportive environment for those in need, helping them build stronger family connections and thrive in their communities.

Mission

Closer to Home Community Services facilitates growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships. We journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating new possibilities for a brighter future.

Vision

Our integrity is grounded in evidence-based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom. We practice acceptance and promotion of individual cultures, traditions, spiritual beliefs and lifestyles with interventions that are strength-based, inclusive, and solution focused.

Unique Value Proposition

Using the Teaching-Family Model, an evidence-based, family-centred approach, Closer to Home is recognized as a leader amongst service providers in Calgary and throughout Canada. We strive to preserve, reunify and build stronger families who can care for their children and contribute meaningfully in their community.

Financial Overview

$12,460,608
Revenue (2024)
$12,445,047
Expenses (2024)
$9,165,992
Total Assets
$5,600,811
Liabilities
Year Revenue Expenses Program Costs Admin Costs Fundraising
2024 $12,460,608.00 $12,445,047.00 $10,710,857.00 $1,399,479.00 $334,711.00
2023 $12,531,370.00 $12,689,090.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2022 $11,988,791.00 $11,101,593.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2021 $10,311,867.00 $8,257,360.00 $7,280,257.00 $868,171.00 $108,932.00
2020 $5,918,706.00 $5,789,158.00 $5,143,357.00 $584,441.00 $61,306.00
Financial data sourced from Canada Revenue Agency
Year-over-Year Spending Breakdown
Revenue, Expenses, and Assets (Year-over-Year)
CRA Revenue Sources by Year (Custom Breakdown)
Assets and Liabilities by Year

Leadership Team

Karen Olivier

CEO and Co-Founder

Arlene Oostenbrink

Director of Community Services

Paul Ratti

Physician, Alberta Health Services (Board Member)

Key Information
  • Tax ID 898235759RR0001
  • Country Canada 🇨🇦
  • Founded 1995
  • Website View
Impact Areas
Indigenous focussed charities Camps and Clubs for Kids Mental Health Shelter and Housing Youth Support and Care Social Services and Support Addiction Prevention and Treatment Housing and Homelessness Capacity Building Children's Rights Community Empowerment Maternal and Child Health - Domestic Local Infrastructure Development Medical Training Community Development
Connect on Social Media
Contact Information
Mailing Address

200 - 1725 10 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T3C0K1

Join WellFunded Today

Get access to powerful tools and connect with philanthropists who care about your cause.

Register Your Charity

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about getting started

WellFunded eliminates the inefficiencies, inequities and ineffectiveness of traditional fundraising by centralizing and standardizing the process. Instead of spending time on endless grant applications, you create a single, detailed profile that philanthropists and foundations can easily discover and fund. Our other tools like our centralized due diligence tool and "2 click grants" (coming soon) build off of this core concept: that we can make things radically better by centralizing them on one common platform.

Philanthropists can browse charity profiles, see your funding needs, and express interest directly—saving you countless hours. We are soon rolling out a "two click granting" tool where donors can set their granting preferences and if your charity matches their preferences, you will automatically be notified in your dashboard, and can send your portrait onward right through to their WellFunded dashboard. Sort of like applying to a job through LinkedIn Easy Apply.

WellFunded charges philanthropists presently. For charities, WellFunded offers a free tier, with plans for affordable paid options that provide enhanced visibility and engagement tools. However, we will always have a free tier. We will introduce pricing once enough active donors use the platform to influence giving.

Instead of relying on cold proposals or personal networks, WellFunded helps you get in front of philanthropists actively looking to give in your area of impact. With advanced search tools and standardized due diligence, your work speaks for itself—helping you build trust and attract new donors.

Charity profiles include leadership information, financial data, and clear funding needs. Philanthropists can also see impact reports and follow the giving activity of other donors, creating a more open and transparent ecosystem.

Yes. WellFunded prioritizes data security and does not sell or share your private information outside the platform.