In December of 1952, a group of Mennonite leaders from Vancouver and the Fraser Valley gathered to explore the possibilities of constructing a senior citizens home, to care for the frail and elderly within the congregations.

At this first meeting the group agreed to:

• search for a suitable building or property
• draw up building plans
• establish a constitution and by-laws
• inquire as to necessary procedures for registering this new society, and search for house parents.

From this time forward, new construction and many expansions and renovations have been completed to form the current campus.

The history of the Mennonite Benevolent Society has been well documented in both the 25th Anniversary Book - 'The Miracle on Marshall Road' and the 50th Anniversary book - 'Encompassed by Compassion'.

    A copy of the 50th Anniversary book may be purchased by calling: 604-859-7631

    View movie of Historic Dates listed below

December 20, 1952 First group of men met to discuss interest in a home for the frail and aging. March 20, 1953 Decision to organize as a society September 1, 1953 Certificate of Incorporation issued for the "Mennonite Benevolent Society". 1954 First Menno Home structure (picture) 1956 Addition to Menno Home 1960 Menno Hospital initial phase 1961 MBS staff house on Marshall Road 1965 Menno Hospital Addition 1971 Menno Home Phase 1

1974 Menno Home Phase 2 1982 Menno Pavilion 1990 Menno Home Special Care Chalet & South Wing Replacement 1992 Menno Pavilion Addition 1992 Menno Hospital Addition 1999 Menno Terrace 2003 50th anniversary celebration 2005 Menno Terrace East