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Candace House Featured in the Winnipeg Foundation's "Working Together" Magazine

  • Aug 10
  • 1 min read
A photo of a magazine layout with an old photo of a 13 year old girl next to a more recent photo of an older couple smiling, title says "Shelter from the storm: Candace House created space for survivors of homicide"

Candace House was featured in the latest issue of the Winnipeg Foundation's biannual magazine "Working Together."


After losing Candace, Wilma and Cliff Derksen chose to honour her life by creating care and connection for others. Years later, the vision of Candace House was created - offering families affected by homicide a welcoming refuge near the law courts in Winnipeg, with space for privacy, nourishment and support during an incredibly difficult time.


Read the full story to learn how Candace’s legacy continues to bring comfort to families:


Photo Credits: Kyle Thomas/Candace House supplied


A light blue jean jacket in a white frame, with embroidery of a white flower and the word Candace on it

 
 
 

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