Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 1, 1991
• Invested on: April 29, 1992

She is the founder and director of Toronto's 416 Drop-in-Centre and the charitable organization it houses, which acts as a daytime crisis centre to address the needs of homeless women. Her personal involvement, her innovative programs and the caring environment at the Centre have made a positive difference in the lives of many disadvantaged Canadians.