Marguerite Dixon Transition Society - Opening of Wenda's Place
Senator Martin was honoured to represent the Honourable Minister Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) at the opening of Wenda’s Place in Burnaby, BC. The Dixon Transition Society is a highly respected non-profit service provider who supports women seeking to re-establish their lives.
With the opening of Wenda’s Place the Dixon Transition Society has increased their number of transitional housing units to a total of fourteen to better meet the needs of the women they serve.
"This new development will provide women and their children with the supports they require to build healthy futures,” said Adele Wilson, executive director, Dixon Transition Society. "We will provide women with a safe and caring environment from which they can springboard into successful independent living and housing stability."