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Executive Summary

ElevAte Living is a transformational recovery-oriented housing model designed to support individuals in early and sustained recovery through a structured, values‑based environment. The program integrates physical, mental, and spiritual health as foundational pillars, recognizing that long‑term recovery requires holistic care, accountability, and purpose‑driven living.

The program serves participants committed to recovery, personal growth, and reintegration into society while emphasizing community, nutrition, movement, and spiritual alignment as core recovery tools.

Mission,  Vision &  Values

Mission

To provide a safe, structured, and supportive sober living environment that empowers program participants to rebuild their lives through holistic wellness, accountability, and spiritual grounding.

Vision

To redefine transformational housing by fostering recovery homes that feel dignified, purpose‑driven, and rooted in lasting transformation — helping program participants become healthy, self‑sufficient members of their communities.

Core Values

· Integrity & Accountability
· Holistic Wellness (Physical, Mental & Spiritual)
· Community & Connection
· Personal Responsibility
· Growth Through Service

Program Overview

ElevAte Living provides participants with:

  • Safe, substance‑free housing
  • Structured daily routines and accountability
  • Access to fitness, nutrition, and wellness resources and regular coaching
  • Support for employment, education, vocational training and life skills
  • A spiritually grounded, non‑denominational environment

Program participants are expected to actively participate in recovery, uphold standards, and contribute to the supportive community environment.

Holistic Health Framework at a Glance

Physical Health

  • Structured daily routines,  physical activity and movement
  • Gym and fitness partnerships
  • Emphasis on sleep and healthy, sustainable habits

Mental Health

  • Peer accountability and self‑reflection
  • Coaching and recovery meeting participation
  • Training in resilience and emotional regulation

Spiritual Health

  • Reflection, prayer, meditation and mindfulness opportunities
  • Exploration of values and purpose
  • Service and community connection

Nutrition  &  Meal Support

Proper nutrition supports physical stabilization, mental clarity, and spiritual discipline. Participation in meal planning and preparation, groceries, and nutrition education emphasizes:

  • Balanced, recovery‑supportive food
  • Community building through shared meals

Target Population

ElevAte Living serves:

  • Adults in early or sustained recovery
  • Individuals transitioning from treatment, detox, incarceration, or unstable housing
  • Individuals on any recovery pathway, looking for sober living
  • Case-by-case acceptance (i.e., justice-involved or -impacted individuals, parents with children, etc.)
  • Program participants committed to structure, accountability, and holistic health

All program participants must commit to abstinence, active participation, and adherence to house standards.

Operations Plan

Dover Housing Model

  • Five participant rooms (3 standard  rooms + 2 private suites with  kitchenettes and ensuite baths)
  • Shared kitchen, common areas, and recovery spaces

Staffing & Oversight

  • Regular house management presence
  • Recovery‑informed leadership
  • Partnerships with fitness and wellness providers, and holistic health practitioners

Daily Structure

  • Morning, daytime and evening routine
  • Fitness participation and nutrition support
  • Recovery meetings and goal setting

Community Partnerships

Partnerships include:

  • Local gyms, fitness and wellness studios
  • Nutrition providers and  meal support  services
  • Certified health and lifestyle, wellness, fitness, nutrition, and recovery coaches
  • Holistic health care practitioners and services providers
  • Other recovery-based organizations, centres, businesses and communities
  • Alberta Health Services as an aligned system partner (non-clinical)

These networks extend wraparound support and integration into community life.

9. Marketing  & Outreach

  • Referrals from treatment centres, courts, and other social services and institutions
  • Community events and partnership visibility
  • Dignified and mission‑driven branding
  • Active social media presence
  • Word-of-mouth referrals

10. Operating Budget – Dover House

Base operations are self-sustaining without grants and contributions. Any funding will be used for hardship or future expansion.

Option A – Healthy Kitchen Meal Prep Service

Category

Estimated Monthly Cost (CAD)

 Total Monthly Expenses (Option A)

$14,950 CAD

Option B – In House Meal Preparation

Category

Estimated Monthly Cost (CAD)

 Total Monthly Expenses (Option A)

$13,150 CAD

11. Costing & Revenue Model

Participant Structure

- 5 participants (3 standard rooms + 2 private suites)
- Private suites priced $350 CAD/month higher, due to separate ensuite bath and kitchenette

Option A – Meal Prep Service Costing

3X + 2(X + 350) = 12,450 → 5X + 700 = 14,950 → X = $2,350 CAD

Residential Type

Monthly Fee (CAD)

Total Revenue (5 participants)

$14,950 CAD

Option B – In House Meal Preparation Costing

3X + 2(X + 350) = 10,650 → 5X + 700 = 10,650 → X = $1,990 CAD

Residential Type

Monthly Fee (CAD)

Total Revenue (5 participants)

$13,150 CAD (round up $13,300)

Average Cost Per Program Participant

Item

Option A (Service Provider)

Option B (In House)

Average Total per Participant

≈ $2,850

≈ $2,500

* Private suites priced $400 CAD/month higher, due to separate ensuite bath and kitchenette

10. Sustainability & Growth

ElevAte Living’s model maintains financial sustainability by:

  • Structuring program participant fees for full cost coverage
  • Incorporating contingency funding
  • Scaling slowly while maintaining high standards
  • Reinvesting into programs and future expansion

Option B –

In House Meal Preparation emerges as the preferred model for long term growth due to  lower  operating costs and greater participation in healthy living skills.

Nutrition operations at ElevAte Living Dover are structured to support both participant wellbeing and skill development. Grocery shopping for in-house meal preparation will be coordinated by the Executive Director and/or Director of Operations, or the House Manager to ensure consistency, nutritional adequacy, and alignment with program guidelines.

Program participants will be actively involved in meal preparation on a scheduled rotational basis, as outlined in the Program Agreement, fostering accountability, cooperation, and the development of practical life skills. Nutrition education will be incorporated into the program through informal instruction and guidance, supporting participants in building foundational knowledge around balanced meals, meal planning, and healthy eating habits that can be sustained beyond the program.

Program participant fees are to be reviewed on a quarterly basis for cost-of-living adjustments.

11. House Management

The House Manager position is designed as a live-in role, located in the on-site coach house, providing consistent oversight, support, and accountability within the ElevAte Living (Dover) residence. The House Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the home, program participant support and supervision, adherence to program policies, and coordination with program leadership to ensure a safe, recovery-focused environment.

During the initial phase of program implementation, and until the residence is fully operational, House Manager oversight will be provided by the Executive Director/Director of Operations. This interim arrangement ensures continuity of leadership, operational stability, and adherence to program standards, with the intent to transition the role to a dedicated live-in House Manager as occupancy and program capacity expand.

12. Safety and Security Protocols

ElevAte Living Dover is equipped with essential safety measures to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of program participants and staff. Smoke alarms are installed in the basement suite, the upper common area of the main house, and the coach house. Carbon monoxide detectors are also installed in each of these areas. Fire extinguishers are readily accessible in the basement suite kitchenette, the coach house kitchenette, and the upper common area kitchen.

In the event of an evacuation, all program participants and staff are directed to proceed to the designated muster point located in the back laneway behind the park, where attendance will be accounted for and further instructions provided.

Cameras and doorbell video surveillance are installed along the perimeter of the property.

Staff are also CPR/AED and First Aid trained and certified.

Closing  Statement

The Dover House Programming Plan embodies ElevAte Living’s holistic approach: uniting accountability, structure, and wellness in a dignified recovery environment.

Option A – Meal Prep Service Costing

Both Option A (Meal Prep Service) and Option B (In‑House Meal Preparation) sustain the mission. However, Option B demonstrates stronger cost efficiency, averaging roughly $400 CAD less per program participant monthly while enhancing cooking skills, teamwork, and ownership in wellness.

Option B – In House Meal Preparation Costing

Preferred Model: Option B – In‑House Meal Preparation
- Standard Room Fee:  $2,500 CAD/month
- Private Suite Fee:  $2,900 CAD/month
- Total Operating Cost Coverage:  $13,300 CAD/month

ElevAte Living continues to elevate lives by addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of recovery – building a foundation for healing, stability, and long-term transformation.

ElevAte Living Dover is designed as a scalable model that balances compassionate care with clear structure and accountability. Based on demonstrated community demand, program outcomes, and the establishment of a sustainable operating surplus, there is potential to expand the model to additional house(s) within 12 months of full operation.

Any future growth will be guided by the same core principles that define the program’s foundation: respect for individual dignity, consistency in expectations, and shared responsibility within a recovery-focused and -oriented community. This intentional approach ensures that expansion strengthens, rather than dilutes, the quality, integrity, and impact of the ElevAte Living model.

Recovery isn’t found. It’s built. Daily. Deliberately. Together.