Mavis McMullen Housing Society

our mission

We focus on

Housing for women of the greater downtown eastside of Vancouver, including those with children, disabled women and older women. We believe housing is a right of all people.

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Our calling

We aim to

Encourage diversity and inclusivity by fostering a culture of safety, understanding, and respect. We work to actively promote social justice, human rights, and the autonomy of the women we serve.

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testimonials

What our residents say

I like the feeling of care that comes from the management and the Board of Mavis. The women that live at Mavis, if they have problems, it seems like they get more personal attention from the management and Board than in other places.

Mavis McMullen Resident

Staff keep up the building. Out of all the housing that I’ve seen in the last number of years, anything connected with BC Housing, Mavis is one of the best kept buildings of all of them. Because it’s well- kept it’s a healthier building.

Mavis McMullen Resident

Living at Mavis McMullen provided me with the opportunity to get my Masters and PhD while raising my daughter as a single mom — something I know I wouldn’t have been able to do without affordable, secure housing for us. It has also afforded me the space and security to transform a difficult coparenting relationship with her dad to a healthy, respectful and successful one.

A Place to Call Home.

Safe, affordable housing and a supportive and inclusive community for women and their families.

Women led housing.

2 Buildings

73 Suites

134 Residents

We focus on

We aim to

What our residents say

I like the feeling of care that comes from the management and the Board of Mavis. The women that live at Mavis, if they have problems, it seems like they get more personal attention from the management and Board than in other places.

Mavis McMullen Resident

Staff keep up the building. Out of all the housing that I’ve seen in the last number of years, anything connected with BC Housing, Mavis is one of the best kept buildings of all of them. Because it’s well- kept it’s a healthier building.

Mavis McMullen Resident

Mavis McMullen Resident

Thanks to MMHS for giving me a home for all these years, a nice home, not a shack.

Mavis McMullen Resident

There is a real focus on building community within the building. It feels safe and children-friendly.

Mavis McMullen Resident

Our Wishlist

Money for community dinners

Snacks for kids

Coffee, pantry items, food staples

Playground equipment

Outdoor toys

Safe hockey playing area

Mattress covers

New linens

Laundry supplies

Household supplies