OUR VISION & MISSION
OUR HISTORY
Mamale’awt Qweesome Housing Society has evolved from a grassroots organization meeting the on-the-ground needs of rural-to-urban Aboriginal peoples to a cutting-edge leader who has grown beyond bricks and mortar to embrace a holistic approach to meeting the needs of our community.
MQHS was formed (under our original name: Mission Native Housing Society) to address housing shortages in Mission and the surrounding area, giving Aboriginal people in need of safe, affordable housing unified voice.
Acquired 15 houses throughout Mission, BC.
5 more houses added to our portfolio in the Mission area.
MQHS completed the development of St’at’xwaya (A place between two creeks), a community of 37 family townhouse units.
MQHS incorporated their first sister society: To’o Housing Society. Through hard work and dedication to our families, we developed a 23-apartment complex. To’o was designed to create a safe, supportive, community-centred environment to bring generations together.
Located in Chilliwack, Miranda apartments is a 20-unit building, with one-bedroom and bachelor suites, for rent at low-market value. Our tenants are active Elders, couples without children, and singles
January – The Waterstone will offer 80 affordable units ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms for singles, families and seniors with low to moderate incomes.
TBD – The Yalestone will offer 50 affordable units bedrooms for singles, families and seniors with low to moderate incomes. In partnership with Abbotsford Community Services Autumn House Youth Housing Program
MQHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Antonia Nicholas | President |
|---|---|
| Seham Asfar | Vice President |
| Darlene Kelly | Director / Cultural Advisor |
| Rehan Khan | Treasurer |
| Emily Dunn | Secretary |
WE ARE MORE EFFECTIVE WHEN
WE WORK TOGETHER
We continuously seek active viable partners that bring expertise, assets and/or programs to work together in better supporting those in our community most in need.
We currently work with a number of community partners including: local businesses who graciously provide donations, various levels of government and many other service providers.
MQHS is involved and participates with numerous committees to ensure we are an effective community partner contributing to healthy local communities.