{"id":4694,"date":"2020-03-02T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dixonsociety.ca\/?p=4694"},"modified":"2020-06-10T17:36:54","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T00:36:54","slug":"overheard-at-coffee-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dixonsociety.ca\/overheard-at-coffee-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Overheard at Coffee &amp; Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’re sharing stories from the amazing women who work on the front lines of our programs, from counsellors to support workers. Every day, they work hard and show great compassion to the brave and resilient women who come through our doors. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt Wenda\u2019s Place, we host a weekly \u2018Coffee &amp; Connections\u2019\nhour to give women a chance to connect with each other as neighbours and\nmembers of the same community, as well as an opportunity to chat with staff in\na more relaxed, social setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During one Coffee &amp; Connections session, two women discussed and agreed that: \u2018This place is safe and reminds me of my home country. I feel safe enough to keep my door unlocked if I wanted to rather than needing to bar my windows. I have a community of warm and supportive neighbours and staff, all at my fingertips if I need help. Wenda\u2019s Place is a safe place.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><em>Allison is the Transitional Housing Programs Coordinator<\/em>. <em>She oversees <a href=\"https:\/\/dixonsociety.ca\/programs\/dixon-house\/\">Dixon House<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dixonsociety.ca\/programs\/wendas-place\/\">Wenda’s Place<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/dixonsociety.ca\/programs\/thirdstage\/\">Third Stage Housing<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, over 500 women and children seek safety, guidance, and hope at Dixon. <strong>You can help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dixonsociety.ca\/get-involved\/donate\/monetary\/\">Celebrate International Women’s Day by donating to Dixon Transition Society.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you make a donation to Dixon Transition Society, you show women that you believe in them, you believe in their right to be safe, and you want them to have every opportunity to build a healthy, thriving life free from violence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’re sharing stories from the amazing women who work on the front lines of our programs, from counsellors to support workers. 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