Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclaimed,
Manitoba's First Men's Resource Centre Opened

In conjunction with the proclamation of Domestic Awareness Month in November 2001, the Men's Resource Centre celebrated its grand opening with an open house/press conference at Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
(L-R) Duane Lesperance, Tim Sale, Diane McGifford, Don Fuchs

A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of Men's Resource Centre as part of the province's increased support for new and existing programs specifically tailored to help men, women and children caught up in cycle of family violence.

Tim Sale, Minister of Family Services and Housing (left)
Diane McGifford, Minister of Advanced Education and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women (right)

Tim Sale, Minister of Family Services and Housing, and Diane McGifford, Minister of Advanced Education and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, were both present to announce the Manitoba government's $1.1 million investment in a multi-faceted effort to prevent domestic violence and help people affected by family violence to rebuild their lives.

Duane Lesperance, Program Manger, Men's Resource Centre

Don Fuchs, Dean, Faculty of Social Work (left)
Suhad Bisharat, Chair of the Family Violence Consortium (right)

Don Fuchs, Dean of Social Work, responded to the announcement on behalf of the University of Manitoba, and Suhad Bisharat, Chair of the Family Violence Consortium, spoke on behalf of the community. The event, which included tours of the new center, was well-attended by community and faculty members. Thanks to all who attended and welcomed the MRC!

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