More Than a Roof Housing Society

What More Than a Roof Housing Society does

More Than a Roof Housing Society, legally More Than a Roof Mennonite Housing Society, is a British Columbia non-profit housing provider founded in 1984 and registered under the Society Act of B.C. The organization operates 12 housing communities serving more than 1,700 tenants across Metro Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, and Prince George, with an annual operating budget of just over CAD 15 million. Its portfolio is organized into four divisions: Affordable Family Housing (828+ units), Independent Seniors Housing (637+ units), Supportive Housing for Singles (377+ units), and Healthcare-Based Housing operated through the 18th Street Community Care Division and Karis Place addiction recovery housing in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health.

Tenant acquisition flows primarily through the BC Housing Registry for subsidized applications, Vancouver Coastal Health referrals for healthcare-based housing, and direct email inquiries for low-end-of-market rentals in Vancouver, Richmond, and Prince George. Revenue is composed of recurring rental income from subsidized and LEM units, government operating subsidies through BC Housing, healthcare contract support from Vancouver Coastal Health, and philanthropic contributions channeled through the More Than A Roof Foundation (established 2005). On-site services extend beyond housing to include the Soul Kitchen food security program (approximately 1,200 meals per month), Semi-Independent Living programs, and a Tenant Maintenance Portal accessed by QR code.

The organization is pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy anchored by a stated goal to double in size by 2029. Near-term launches include Little Mountain (64 family homes near Queen Elizabeth Park, early 2025) and Vienna House (123 units to Passive House standards in East Vancouver's Trout Lake, 2026). A longer pipeline comprises Downtown Vancouver (200 homes), District of North Vancouver (188 homes), and Burnaby (440 homes). Strategic partnerships with developers such as Polygon (Fiorella in Richmond, 2022), IGA, and Earl's Test Kitchen supplement in-house development. Leadership is led by CEO Lee-Anne Michayluk, CFO Sylvia Nickel, COO Jim Loney, and Senior Director of Real Estate Don Kroeker.

Name

More Than a Roof Housing Society

Legal name

More Than a Roof Mennonite Housing Society

Website

https://morethanaroof.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

More Than a Roof Housing Society is a British Columbia non-profit operating 12 affordable housing communities serving 1,700+ tenants across family, senior, singles, and healthcare-based portfolios, with government, philanthropic, and rental revenue streams supporting a stated goal to double in size by 2029.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Community Housing Services (62422), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior Living Property Management (BPAJAGAI)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Subsidized housing
• Supportive housing
• Seniors housing
• Non-profit housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rental Income: Rental revenue from tenants across 12 housing communities serving over 1700 tenants. Includes subsidized housing units, low end of market units, and market rate units across family, senior, and singles housing portfolios.
2. Government Subsidies and Partnerships: Funding and operating support through partnerships with BC Housing, Vancouver Coastal Health, and other government agencies for subsidized housing operations and healthcare-based housing programs.
3. Philanthropic Support: More Than A Roof Foundation (established 2005) provides philanthropic funding through donations to support programs including Soul Kitchen food security, tenant support services, and community development initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

More Than a Roof Housing Society is a non-profit provider of subsidized and low-end-of-market rental housing across British Columbia. It operates 12 housing communities serving over 1,700 tenants through four portfolio divisions: Affordable Family Housing, Healthcare-Based Housing, Supportive Housing for Singles, and Independent Seniors Housing. Beyond housing units, the society delivers on-site support services including mental health support, addiction recovery programs, and the Soul Kitchen food security initiative.

Product overview

More Than a Roof Housing Society operates as a non-profit housing provider offering four distinct portfolio divisions: Affordable Family Housing, Healthcare-Based Housing, Supportive Housing for Singles, and Independent Seniors Housing. The organization provides subsidized and low-end-of-market rental units across 12 communities in Metro Vancouver, Victoria, and Prince George, serving over 1700 tenants. Beyond core housing, the society offers healthcare-based support services including mental health support and addiction recovery programs, plus the Soul Kitchen food security initiative. The portfolio includes branded communities such as Charleswood Court, LakePark Village, Dockside Village, Candela Place, Karis Place, Kindred Place, Sunset Towers, and City Heights. Future expansion includes Vienna House (Passive House standards, 2026) and Little Mountain (2025), with a goal to double in size by 2029. The tenant-facing digital tools include a maintenance request portal accessed via QR code.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Soul Kitchen: Food security program providing approximately 1200 low-cost meals per month to vulnerable tenants, located at Karis Place in Vancouver.

Products and services

• Affordable Family Housing
• Supportive Housing for Singles
• Independent Seniors Housing
• Healthcare-Based Housing
• Soul Kitchen Food Security Program
• 18th Street Community Care Division

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency room visits decrease by almost one third and days spent in hospital decrease by over half during first year in supportive housing environment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• BC HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBC Housing is a key government partner providing funding, regulatory oversight, and access to the BC Housing Registry for subsidized housing. More Than a Roof communities participate in BC Housing programs for affordable rental housing.
• Vancouver Coastal HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing mental health support services and addiction recovery housing. VCH reports show 33% reduction in ER visits for supportive housing residents. MTR operates 18th Street CCS (150+ clients) and addiction recovery housing for 60 singles in partnership with VCH.
• BC Non Profit Housing AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership connecting More Than a Roof with the broader non-profit housing sector in British Columbia for best practices, advocacy, and sector coordination.
• More Than a Roof FoundationcoreOthersFounded in 2005 as the philanthropic arm of More Than a Roof Housing Society. Provides funding for tenant support programs, Soul Kitchen food security initiative, and community development activities supporting the 'More Than' brand promise.
• PolygonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Polygon developer for Fiorella affordable housing project in Richmond. Completed 2022, providing affordable housing units for singles, seniors and families near Aberdeen Park.
• Soul KitchensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood security program operating at Karis Place commercial kitchen. Provides approximately 1200 low-cost meals monthly to vulnerable tenants. Funded by More Than a Roof Foundation with support from IGA on Robson Street and Earl's Test Kitchen.
• IGA / Earl's Test KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonor support for Soul Kitchen food security program at Karis Place, providing ingredients and culinary expertise for tenant meal programs.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SUCCESS (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society): BC non-profit operating affordable housing for immigrant and low-income families across Metro Vancouver. Comparable non-profit housing society model with BC Housing partnerships, family-focused housing portfolios, and multi-ethnic community mandate in the same geography.
• RainCity Housing and Support Society: BC non-profit providing housing-first and supported housing services across Metro Vancouver. Operates supportive housing for people with mental health and addiction challenges under the same BC Housing and VCH funding frameworks as MTR.
• Aboriginal Housing Society: BC non-profit operating affordable housing for urban Indigenous peoples across Metro Vancouver. Similar non-profit housing society structure, BC Housing funding relationships, and multi-site portfolio model spanning family, singles, and supportive housing.
• Atira Women's Resource Society: Vancouver-based non-profit providing affordable and supportive housing across Metro Vancouver for women and vulnerable populations. Both organizations operate the housing-plus-support model under BC Housing subsidy frameworks and serve singles, seniors, and families in similar urban portfolios.
• Coast Mental Health: Vancouver-based non-profit providing supported housing and rehabilitation services for people with mental illness. Operates similar supportive housing to MTR's 18th Street CCS and Karis Place addiction recovery housing with similar Vancouver Coastal Health referral channels.
• New Chelsea Society: BC non-profit society providing affordable housing for seniors and families across Metro Vancouver. Direct overlap with MTR's Independent Seniors Housing division (50+/55+ communities) and similar BC Housing subsidy operating model.
• Lookout Housing and Health Society: BC non-profit providing housing, health, and support services across Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley. Operates supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness and those with mental health and addiction challenges—a directly comparable use case to MTR's Karis Place and 18th Street CCS.
• PHS Community Services Society: Vancouver-based non-profit operating affordable housing, health services, and harm reduction programs in Metro Vancouver. Comparable scale, similar housing-first approach for vulnerable populations, and overlapping BC Housing and VCH referral relationships.

Broad incumbents

• BC Housing: Provincial crown corporation administering subsidized housing programs across British Columbia. Functions as both MTR's primary funder/regulator and as a competing operator through direct provision; covers the broader housing-provider space where MTR operates.
• Habitat for Humanity Canada: National non-profit affordable housing provider operating homeownership and rental programs across Canada. Brings the broader affordable-housing-operator lens with significantly larger national footprint and similar volunteer-driven, faith-affiliated mission model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/morethanaroof
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MTRhousing?feature=mhee
• Facebookfacebook.com/morethanaroofhousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/more-than-a-roof-housing-society

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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