McLaren Housing Society of British Columbia

What McLaren Housing Society of British Columbia does

McLaren Housing Society of British Columbia is a Vancouver-based non-profit society (founded 1991 per the corporate-records source; firmographics list an earlier 1987 date) that provides subsidized housing and support services to low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS across British Columbia. Its core "products" are physical housing units and rental subsidies: it directly manages 32 self-contained bachelor and one-bedroom apartments at Helmcken House (Granville & Helmcken) and 110 supportive housing units at the Howe Street project (1249 Howe Street, opened 2013), and it administers portable rental subsidies that let clients rent on the private market. It supplements this directly managed inventory with 50 partnership units operated by Seymour Place, The Affordable Housing Societies (20 bachelor units), Mole Hill Community Housing (10 bachelor units), and Nicholson Towers / The Bloom Group (20 bachelor units), plus related health, wellness, and independent-living support services.

The business model is a multi-source non-profit funding stack: government-funded subsidized housing operations for low-income HIV/AIDS clients (the primary revenue stream), individual and organizational donations supported by a prominent donate flow, a $5 annual membership tier, and legacy giving. Clients access housing through a directly managed waitlist and through referrals from community-based agencies, and the organization reaches donors and members through its website, email newsletter, community events, and social media. There is no proprietary technology platform or disclosed AI/ML capability; the operating model is asset-heavy real estate and services delivered by a lean staff of approximately 11 employees. Operating scale is approximately 192 effective housing units across British Columbia, anchored by 30+ years of brand trust within the HIV/AIDS community.

Name

McLaren Housing Society of British Columbia

Legal name

McLaren Housing Society of British Columbia

Website

https://mclarenhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McLaren Housing Society of British Columbia is a Vancouver-based non-profit that provides subsidized housing, portable rental subsidies, and support services to low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS across British Columbia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supportive and Subsidized Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAC

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIANAA

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

Keywords

• Supportive housing services
• Subsidized housing programs
• Portable rental subsidies
• HIV/AIDS housing support
• Affordable housing partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts monetary donations from individuals and organizations to support housing programs and operations. The website prominently features a donate button and mentions legacy giving options.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership is available for $5, providing supporters a way to join the organization and participate in its community.
3. Subsidized Housing Operations: As a non-profit housing society, McLaren operates subsidized housing units and portable rental subsidies for low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, likely funded through government programs and charitable sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McLaren Housing Society provides subsidized and supportive housing for low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS in British Columbia. Its core offerings include directly managed housing properties (Helmcken House and Howe Street), portable rental subsidies that allow clients to rent in the open market, partnership-based housing units with multiple community housing providers, and support services to promote health, wellness, and independent living.

Product overview

McLaren Housing Society of British Columbia offers a portfolio of housing solutions for low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The core offerings consist of directly managed housing properties (Helmcken House with 32 units and Howe Street with 110 units), portable rental subsidies enabling independent market housing, and partnership-based housing units totaling 50 units through arrangements with Seymour Place, The Affordable Housing Societies, Mole Hill Community Housing, and Nicholson Towers. Support services complement these housing options to promote health, wellness, and community integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helmcken House Independent-living housing facility located at Granville & Helmcken in Vancouver, offering 32 self-contained bachelor and 1-bedroom apartments for low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.
• Howe Street Supportive Housing Supportive housing project opened in 2013 at 1249 Howe Street, featuring 110 units including bachelor, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and wheelchair-adapted units for low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.
• Portable Rental Subsidies Cash rental subsidies administered by McLaren to help clients pay market rents, enabling independent living in market housing throughout the wider community.
• Partnership Housing Units Housing units secured for McLaren clients through partnerships with Seymour Place, The Affordable Housing Societies (20 bachelor units), Mole Hill Community Housing (10 bachelor units), and Nicholson Towers/The Bloom Group (20 bachelor units).
• Programs and Support Services Programs and support services designed to help individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS improve health, wellness, and independent living alongside their housing placement.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Seymour PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeymour Place is listed as a partnership housing location for McLaren clients, providing additional housing units through the portable subsidies program.
• The Affordable Housing SocietiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing 20 bachelor units for McLaren clients. This partnership expands housing options for individuals living with HIV/AIDS through the society's portable subsidies program.
• Mole Hill Community HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing 10 bachelor units for McLaren clients through the portable rental subsidies program, helping clients access market housing in the wider community.
• Nicholson Towers / The Bloom GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nicholson Towers, operated by The Bloom Group, providing 20 bachelor units for McLaren clients through the portable subsidies program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BC Housing: Provincial Crown corporation that funds, develops, and administers subsidized and affordable housing across British Columbia. Comparable as the broader government housing authority that subsidizes and partners with operators like McLaren; sets the policy and funding framework within which McLaren operates.
• City of Vancouver - Housing and Homelessness Services: Municipal housing office that funds and coordinates affordable and supportive housing programs within the City of Vancouver. Comparable as the local government counterpart that provides policy direction, funding partnerships, and regulatory oversight for non-profit housing operators like McLaren.

Direct peers

• Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation: Vancouver-based non-profit providing housing and supportive care specifically for people living with HIV/AIDS. Directly comparable as a mission-aligned HIV/AIDS housing provider in the same metro, offering both residential and community-based support services.
• The Bloom Group: Vancouver non-profit providing supportive housing, shelter, and community services for vulnerable populations, including a dedicated HIV/AIDS housing program (Nicholson Towers) and an active partnership with McLaren. Directly comparable as a partner and parallel operator of subsidized housing for marginalized populations.
• Coast Mental Health: BC non-profit providing housing, employment, and community support for people with mental illness and other barriers. Comparable as a BC-based non-profit housing operator using a mix of directly managed and partnered housing models.
• PHS Community Services Society: Vancouver non-profit operating supportive housing, low-income housing, and harm reduction services, including dedicated programs for people living with HIV/AIDS. Directly comparable as a Vancouver non-profit housing society with HIV-focused programming and a similar operating geography.
• AIDS Vancouver: BC-based non-profit delivering HIV/AIDS support services including case management, housing referrals, and community programming. Comparable as a BC-focused HIV/AIDS service organization that operates in the same referral and support ecosystem as McLaren.
• Atira Women's Resource Society: Vancouver-based non-profit operating transitional, supportive, and affordable housing for women and children fleeing violence, with parallel operating model including directly managed properties and portable subsidies. Directly comparable as a Lower Mainland non-profit housing provider serving vulnerable populations.
• RainCity Housing and Support Society: Vancouver-based non-profit operating supportive housing, shelter, and outreach programs for people experiencing homelessness, including those with HIV/AIDS and other complex needs. Directly comparable as a Lower Mainland non-profit housing provider using a similar mix of directly managed and partnership-based housing.
• Lookout Housing and Health Society: Non-profit society operating in BC and the Yukon that provides housing and health support services to vulnerable populations including those impacted by HIV/AIDS, mental health, and substance use. Directly comparable as a BC-based non-profit housing provider serving similar client profiles through subsidized and supportive housing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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