Welcome to SUMS Place Society
Same Mission. Same Heart. A New Name.
An Important Announcement to All Staff
Today, we are excited to share an important milestone in the history of our organization.
Surrey Urban Mission Society is now officially SUMS Place Society. This change reflects who we are today, the communities we serve, and the future we are building together. While our name is changing, our mission, values, and commitment to our guests remain the same.
Why Are We Changing Our Name?
For more than 30 years, our organization has served people experiencing homelessness, poverty, food insecurity, and isolation throughout Surrey. What began as a community kitchen has grown into a diverse network of shelter, meals, casework, and community support programs.
The name SUMS Place Society better reflects who we have become.
A place is more than a building. It is where people find safety, welcome, dignity, support, and belonging.
What Is Not Changing?
Our Mission
To be a bridge for Christ’s love, nurturing hope in our community.
Our Core Pillars
Looking Ahead
As we move forward as SUMS Place Society, our commitment to the people we serve remains stronger than ever. Our new name reflects who we are today and who we continue to become: a place of welcome, refuge, support, and belonging for people across our community.
While our name is changing, the heart of our work remains the same. We will continue providing meals, shelter, casework, and compassionate care while strengthening the programs, partnerships, and supports that help our guests find dignity, stability, and hope.
Supporting Our People
Our staff are the heart of SUMS Place Society. We remain committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and equipped to do their best work.
Building Community
Through strong partnerships with churches, volunteers, donors, service providers, and community organizations, we will continue working together to create meaningful pathways of support for those we serve.
Growing Our Impact
As our community continues to evolve, we will look for new opportunities to respond with compassion, innovation, and care, ensuring our services remain relevant and accessible to those who need them most.
Building for the Future
By strengthening our systems, technology, facilities, and organizational foundations, we are preparing SUMS Place Society to continue serving our community with excellence for many years to come.
A place to rest. A place to heal. A place to belong.
What This Means for Staff
Over the coming weeks and months, you will begin to see updated signage, new branding and logos, revised email signatures, updated forms and documents, website changes, and new organizational materials.
Leadership will continue to provide updates and resources as these changes are implemented.
Thank You
This new chapter would not be possible without the dedication, compassion, and commitment of our staff. Every meal served, every bed prepared, every case management session, every conversation, and every act of kindness helps make SUMS Place a place of hope, dignity, and belonging.
“Same mission. Same heart. A new name. And a future full of hope.”