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June
1979, representatives from helping agencies, professionals,
businesses and concerned citizens come together to form a Task Force for
Women in Crisis under the auspices of the Community Resources Center.
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February 1980, The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is incorporated.
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April 1980, First annual general meeting is held.
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August 1981,
funding is approved for an emergency shelter.
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July 1981, Executive Director is hired.
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February 1982,
Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter opens its doors.
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1996, The need
for a larger shelter is recognized and plans begin.
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August 1998,
Construction of the new emergency shelter begins.
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April 1999,
Phoenix Safe House officially opens in new facility.
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2003, The need
for a second stage shelter is recognized and plans begin.
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July 2006,
Musasa House, second stage facility opens its doors.
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April
2007, Phoenix Safe House increases capacity from 11 to 18 beds.
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August 2007,
Official
Grand Opening ceremonies for Musasa House.
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September 2008,
Phoenix Safe House increases capacity from 18 to 24 beds.
