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Gibson Block along Jasper Avenue is more than an iconic building — it’s also a beacon of hope for those in need of a safe place to stay, says the head of an Edmonton women’s shelter.
The four-storey building in the city’s downtown core has housed the Women’s Emergency Accommodation Centre (WEAC) since 1994. The shelter provides a range of housing programs for women over the age of 18 including acting as an emergency refuge, assisting with transitional housing and finding affordable accommodations.
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