WINS mission is to help women help themselves Through innovative and effective programs and services. At WINS, they strive to: Provide compassion and support Encourage lifelong learning Operate with integrity and honesty Demonstrate respect for one another
WINS is a charitable not-for-profit organization Based in Calgary, Alberta Established in 1992 WINS has grown from one thrift store to four stores throughout Calgary WINS now operates three Family Resource Centers in low-income housing areas
WINS goals are; To help women and their families To operate donation-driven thrift stores To provide goods to women in need Contribute to the financial sustainability of the Society To promote lifelong learning opportunities
Who We Help: Women and their families in low-income situations Women entering or coming out of shelters Single mothers and their children New immigrants Those on income assistance
Did you know? Nearly 140,000 people in Calgary live in poverty Single parent families have the lowest incomes 80% of lone parent families are women In Calgary, 21% lone-parent families have low-income Over 38,000 Calgary children live in low- income households
Help women and their families help themselves.
There are a number of ways you can help WINS Making a financial donation Volunteering at a clothing drive Volunteering in the Family Resource Centers Holding a Donation Drive or Event Shopping at one of their stores
Donate directly to the Thrift Stores Making an Online Donation Donate by calling, ing, or mailing WINS Donate monthly through Canada Helps A free Pick Up Service is available
Women In Need Society Annual General Meeting When 27 Mar :00 PM - 6:30 PM Location Venu1008 ( Street SE) To RSVP, please contact Valentina Grishina p: (403) x 235 e:
WINS Free Donation Pick-Up Service Tel: WINS DispatchWINS Dispatch Women In Need Society of Calgary Head Office #1, th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2B 2M9 Phone: Fax:
Bowness 6432 Bowness Road NW Dover Ave SE Fisher Park Ave SE Richmond/Killarney 2907 Richmond Rd SW