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The Dwelling Place Opens Expanded Program Center to Serve More Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence
Ribbon cutting celebrates major milestone in expanding safety, healing, and hope for families in our community.
Jenna Perez Named Executive Director of The Dwelling Place
Following an extensive search and interview process, Jenna Perez was unanimously selected by the Board of Directors to be the next Executive Director of The Dwelling Place. Jenna will formally assume the role in October 2023.
New Leadership Announced for The Dwelling Place, Columbia Heights, MN
The Dwelling Place (Columbia Hts, MN) is a Christian ministry that for 22 years has provided healing and hope to victims of domestic abuse through supportive services and a safe place to call home. After a nine-month process, a Search Committee and the Board of Directors unanimously selected LeNae Williamson to serve as the next Executive Director for The Dwelling Place.
Services Provided and Accomplishments Achieved
Through Covid 19 and the racial tensions and civic unrest, cases of domestic abuse continue, creating needs of homelessness and trauma for women and children. Gratefully, all women and families at The Dwelling Place remained safe from the virus and from abuse to date.