2009 Recipients of MREA Shelter Foundation Funding

Esther House Inc.

Esther House Inc. is a non-profit, community-based facility that provides shelter and support to women in second stage recovery from addiction. It is the only non co-ed place that exists where women can stay for a period of up to twelve months while making the transition back into society. Esther House is a safe house that provides the infrastructure necessary for women to heal and gain confidence and self-esteem to continue their journey of life in recovery. 

Visions of Independence Inc.

Located in Manitoba, Canada, Visions of Independence is a not-for-profit charitable organization that provides housing and programs to persons with intellectual disabilities.  VOI provides residential, day and supported independent living programs in Winnipeg and in Portage La Prairie.

VOI is committed to ensuring that each of the people we serve has all the rights and opportunities of community living.  Visions of Independence has made a commitment to providing support specific to each person to ensure each individual is living as independent a lifestyle as possible.