China News Service, Toronto, June 25th. The Canadian Chinese Women's Federation recently raised $20,000 for the Dixon Transition Society in Burnaby, Greater Vancouver, to improve facilities and build transitions. housing projects to help more women and children stay safe from violence.
The donation ceremony for the donation was recently held at the City of Burnaby.
Xu Ling, president of the Canadian Chinese Women's Federation, said that this is the third year in a row that the organization, as a women's organization, has raised funds for the Dixon Women's Shelter Center. , to raise funds for the shelter center.
Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and City Councillor Wang Baijin presented certificates to the Canadian Chinese Women's Federation and related benevolent people.
Monica Verma, executive director of the Dixon Women's Shelter Center, said that the amount of the donation exceeded the plan. She expects the transitional housing to be completed in 2024, and will continue to work with the Canadian Chinese Women's Federation to help local women in need. and children to create a safe living environment.
Dixon Women's Shelter is a non-profit organization that provides transitional housing, counseling and outreach services to women and children experiencing domestic violence.