St. Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Housing

Mickie Keefer, Executive Director, Second Stage Housing (SSH) has supported victims of domestic abuse for 30 years in our community.  The SSH provides transitional supports and safe housing to women with or without children when they are leaving abusive relationships.  Their 12 apartment complex  offers a stable environment in which  women may access a variety of supports to help them make long term plans for independent living . Information, support and practical resources are available to women regardless of age, color, religion, education, economic status or ability who have identified a commitment to move beyond the abuse.  The women's support program  enables women to work through their anger, regain their independence and start making decisions for themselves. SSH plays a significant role working with other community supports to stop the violence and to assist in creating a safe future for women and children in Elgin County. Mickie was thanked by Ron Somerville, former employee at SSH and long-time supporter.

 

Fireside discussion. President Trish shared a summary on the items discussed.  Approval of the Board will be required before those ideas are activated upon the recommendation of committees etc. 

 

 

50/50. Won by Jen Babcock (spouse Matthew) who brought 10 day old Hunter Matthew William for his first club meeting. Hunter's older brother is Mason.

 

Assignments 21 Feb  ASSA Ron. Greeter: Bill; Fine Master: Suzanne

 

Nancy (3)  AG training; St.Hilda's St. Luke's Anglican church welcoming local Muslims for Friday prayers; St. Valentine`s Day.

Trudy (2)  Great to see Jen and Hudson; glad to have Nick back from vacation.

Stew (2)  Another Music Festival committee meeting on Friday. Things are coming together well.

Bill (2)  Welcome to Jen and baby Hudon; his grandson had a birthday.

Trish (2) Glad to have Jen back with us with Hudson; thanking Mickie for her talk today.

Ron (4)  Welcome Hudson, Joy`s birthday, glad to have Ed Willson back and well again.

Adriana (2)  Nephew is now healthy again; Valentine`s Day

Jen (2)  Thanked everyone for their good wishes; thankful for the support of her family