Several Erie Benedictines were among the religious women honored by Erie DAWN (Dwelling and Advocacy for Women in Need) for their vision and leadership in beginning the non-profit collaboration in 1995. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, the Sisters of Mercy, and the Benedictine Sisters of Erie began Erie DAWN and sponsored the ministry for 25 years. It is now a separately incorporated ministry with the mission of "providing safe, affordable, independent, transitional housing for low-income women and children. Advocacy and support services are provided so these women can continue to be productive members of society."

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