$0.00 In July of 2008, a women's shelter in London, Ontario contacted the STITCHES project. They asked us to come out and do a  workshop for their women even though most of them are not infected with HIV. So we did a brief AIDS 101 session and then  gave the women an opportunity to make a doll that would speak to their personal life situation. In honor of those wonderful  women we are naming this web page "MY SISTER'S SPACE". Read about this great program below and experience the dolls  while you are here.  My Sisters’ Place, a program of WOTCH Community Mental Health Services, is a transitional support centre for women who are  homeless or at risk of homelessness. In November 2004 we opened our doors expecting to see 10-15 women per day. Three  and a half years later we are serving 60-90 women per day.   Guided by feminist and non-judgemental values, My Sisters' Place is a safe non-violent space that works to change existing  social conditions and stereotypes for women who are homeless and at risk of homelessness. My Sisters’ Place offers  Transitional Support to women in crisis, helping them to find the resources they need to regain stability in their lives. The  participants of our program are women whose lives and well being are at risk due to mental health issues, extreme poverty,  substance use, violence and abuse. At the most fundamental level, we provide a nutritious snack such as fruit in the morning, a  hot lunch, personal hygiene products, laundry & shower facilities, and day beds for women whose circumstances do not afford  them a proper night’s sleep. My Sisters’ Place help them with the resources they need to regain stability in their lives. We are the only access point in  London offering enhanced access to services related to mental health, health care, violence against women services, social  assistance, and help with applying for housing. Name: Kara Huard   Birth Date: April 17, 1986 Title: Innocence Don't we all sometimes wish we could go back to the time when we were kids, sound asleep in bed, without a care in the world?          ID: ST-CAN-KA-0001 Name: Silke Irlanda  Birth Date: March 13, 1973 Title: Loretta This doll wants to let the world know, “I survived child abuse.”            ID: ST-CAN-SI-0002 Name: Lynda K.  Title: Louisia This doll chose not to say anything. ID: ST-CAN-LY-0003 Name: C.B.          Birth Date: October 12, 1958 Title: Love Giver I wish we could have more love given everywhere around the world. This would increase the amount of happiness and encourage sharing of food and other necessities needed to survive.                     ID: ST-CAN-CB-0004 Name: Iris Evans           Birth Date: January 20, 1971 Title: The Peaceful Goddess She wants to end poverty, violence, and her aim is to make a better world for everyone. She brings joy, hope, faith, love, peace and happiness. Remember to do your part to make this world a better place.            ID: ST-CAN-IR-0005   Name: Nina Lite Eagle McCutcheon       Birth Date: June 6, 1967 Title: Prophet, Peter Popoff If you have beliefs in healing, when you have HIV, beware of false Prophets of the world. Even they fall short of God’s glory. Don’t be discouraged, don’t be dismayed. Don’t give up, because Jesus cares for you. Others may be able to try to understand how your pain is inside, or your story that caused your disease, but reach out to those who take time, go the distance to listen to your story, and are true believers from above. I believe you will fly like an eagle, soar like a dove. Even when you are with your maker up above. ID: ST-CAN-NI-0006 Name: Rev. Olive Esseltine Meharg         Birth Date: November 6, 1908 Title: The Rev. Olive I have cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes, and high blood pressure. I bleed from my spleen and bowel. I live on $23 after bills are paid. This is for gas, food and personals, so I don’t eat very well. I was sexually assaulted by one clergy and raped by another. My husband has schizophrenia and tortured me to demand I swear "that there is no God". Violence can’t be mended! It must be prevented!         ID: ST-CAN-RE-0007