Women's Place of South Niagara Inc

It could be your mother, your sister, your neighbour, your friend..."

The year of 2006 marks the 25th Anniversary of our Welland shelter that provides safe shelter for women and children that have experienced abuse in their lives. The Welland shelter provides this safe refuge and programs to victims of violence in Welland, Port Colborne, Wainfleet, Smithville, Dunnville and Pelham areas.

The Welland Centre shelter was originally founded by a group then known as Women's Place Welland & District Inc. This group of individuals were dedicated to providing a much needed safe haven for victims of violence. The shelter officially opened in 1981 on Regent Street and within one week the shelter was full. It wasn’t until February 1996 that our current shelter was built. Our 10-bed shelter operates 365 days per year in addition to our 24-hour crisis line. We provide individual and group counselling, counselling and support for children who have witnessed abuse, Legal Advocacy and Transitional Support. We empower and assist women and children in living violence free lives.

To mark the 25th Year, Women’s Place Welland hosted a celebration on Friday, June 30th, 2006 at Club Richelieu in Welland. Mary Turner of Canadian Tire Financial Services was our event Honorary Chair and a major supporter of the programs and services we provide. The 25th Anniversary event highlighted how the shelter evolved over 25 years and featured guest speeches from two of our past clients.

25th Anniversary Photo Gallery

As well, on Sunday, November 5th, 2006, Women’s Place Welland will present the Robert Wood Singers at Central United Church, 12 Young Street in Welland. The Robert Wood Singers are hosting their concert in recognition of this 25 year milestone. For more information, please contact the development office at 905 353 0361.

A special thank you to our Honorary Chair,

Ms. Mary Turner and our sponsors!

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