CHRA Aboriginal Caucus M’akola Development Services Housing Development and Management Enterprises April 12 th , 2016
PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES • Who We Are • Background • Operational Innovation • Development Innovation
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE History • M’akola means “a safe place” in the Coast Salish languages • Established in 1984 as a non-profit society • Over 100 staff • Now seven societies, including MDS M’akola Board of Directors
WHO WE ARE Mission and Vision Our Mission To provide affordable and appropriate homes primarily for Aboriginal people on Vancouver Island, and to enhance community partnerships . Our Vision To provide homes* primarily for Aboriginal people, where they can have pride and feel connected to traditional values and a community.
WHO WE ARE Housing • 1600 units across BC • 5000 family members housed • Housing Types • Single Family • Townhouses • Apartments • Assisted Living • Tenant Types • Youth • Medical Stay • Singles • Families • Elders and Seniors
BACKGROUND TO EXPIRING OAs
BACKGROUND M’akola OA Expirations MHS Expiration Profile – Number of Units 80 74 70 57 60 50 49 50 40 40 34 30 18 17 20 15 10 8 10 0 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2030
BACKGROUND Expiring Operating Agreements • 10% of portfolio already expired • 300+ RNH Properties expire by 2019 • Entire portfolio set to expire by 2030 • Projected accumulated operating deficit $15 million by 2030 (total portfolio) • Average required rent increase: 99%
BACKGROUND Response • Operational efficiencies • Strategic dispositions • Organizational vs Inventory Sustainability • Partnerships and Amalgamations • Community asset transfers • Standardize RGI rent calculation • New Business/Project Development • Business Diversification
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION M’akola Development Services • Social Enterprise • Re-invest in housing projects & partnerships • Commitment to Community • Relationship focused • Value Culture & Ceremony
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Areas of Expertise • Planning & Research • Community Engagement • Development Consulting & Project Management • Operations & Asset Management
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Partnerships
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Ts’I’ts’uwatul’ Lelum • Assisted living for Elders on reserve • Cowichan Tribes land • M’akola experienced operator that can offer mentorship • Lease and Mortgage • Operating Agreement with BC Housing and VIHA
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Cowichan Tribes Multi-family Housing • Cowichan Tribes land • M’akola experienced operator • Community engagement throughout planning • Culturally appropriate design principles
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Haisla Nation • Haisla land • M’akola experienced operator • Land Code Development Processes • Community engagement throughout planning
OPERATIONAL INNOVATION
OPERATIONAL INNOVATION Elder Liaison • Delivering culturally appropriate health care and housing • Education on Assisted Living Concept • Working with community on health care system • Now at all assisted living sites
OPERATIONAL INNOVATION Cultural Competency • Cultural Competency Training for all new staff • Hire and retain Aboriginal staff • Ensure support services are provided in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner
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