Erie DAWN

In 1995, the Sisters of St. Joseph, the Benedictine Sisters, and the Sisters of Mercy collaborated to establish Erie DAWN in response to a housing crisis for women and children in Erie. In partnership with area landlords, Erie DAWN provides safe, affordable, independent, transitional housing for low-income women and children. The ministry offers advocacy and support services to its clients to help them move from homelessness to permanent housing and become productive members of society. Erie DAWN serves a minimum of 150 women and children annually and, in its 25-year history, has provided services to over 2,000 women and children in Erie County.