Women In Need Society of Calgary (WINS)

Registered Name: WOMEN IN NEED SOCIETY OF CALGARY

Business No: 135185411RR0001

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WINS supports vulnerable women and their children so they can grow and contribute to our community.

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Our Mission

Connecting women and their families with resources to thrive

What We Do

House to Home by WINS: With more than 120 Calgary-based referring agencies, we provide hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in free clothing, housewares and furniture to local women in need and their families.

Community Resource Hubs: Located in two housing complexes across Calgary and two of its largest retail locations, our Resource hubs provide families in need with a space to come together, share, and learn information and skills to move them towards self-empowerment and self-sufficiency.

WINS Thrift Stores: Through the generous donations of individuals and corporations, our 6 family thrift stores, a bulk thrift store and our online shopping portal sell affordable goods with all revenues supporting our community programs offered to women in need and their families in Calgary.

Retail Ready and Warehouse Ready: two employment services provided by WINS. The holistic approach of Retail Ready and Warehouse ready aims to empower Calgarians by building confidence, shaping values and attitudes and growing skills so they are able to find and maintain employment with the retail or warehouse industries.

Who We Help

WINS works with women in low-income situations. This includes:

- women coming out of shelters

- single mothers and their children

- women in transition

- new Canadians

- Calgarians going through hardships

What people are saying

WINS turned the darkest part of my life into day.

Irene, WINS client

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CEMATRIX donated $50.00!
Thank you for helping Women in need!
Joan B donated $25.00!
Together, everyone wins!
Gwen R donated $50.00!
In memory of Auntie June
Sandra H donated $100.00!
Great work.
Allen Y donated $50.00!
Thank you for making a difference
Amarpreet G donated $100.00!
Thank you for all your hard work!

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REGISTERED CHARITY ADDRESS

1005 11Avenue SW

Calgary, AB, T2R 0G1

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Our Impact

overview

WINS is at the crossroads to help women and their families to escape poverty and avoid homelessness. In Calgary, the statistics are troubling:

1 in 10 Calgarians live in poverty;
Single mothers are 5 times more likely to live in poverty;
80% of single parent families are single mothers;
Almost 1 in 5 children below the age of 15 are living in poverty; and
16% of Calgary children live in low-income households. (City of Calgary 2012, Townson 2009, Alberta Health Services 2018).

Our results

6,287 Women

A woman needs to know her family is taken care of – food is available, rent is covered and self-worth is intact, before she can think of options.7,124 children were helped by WINS helping their mothers.

Poverty AlleviationWINS gives women the ‘breathing room’ they need.

17,953 People

WINS helped approximately 5% of the Calgary population living in poverty.WINS provides free basic goods AND connects women to community resources to build their resiliency.

WINS helps save the environment.Your donation makes a difference and helps families.

3,266,261 lbs

WINS rehomes and repurposes products.WINS distributed $623,946 worth of free clothing, furnishings and household items to families in need.

WINS converts used goods into programs and services for vulnerable families through the help of THOUSANDS of volunteers giving more than 26,000 hours of their time.

WINS is for Mother Earth.WINS converts used goods into programs and services for vulnerable families through the help of THOUSANDS of volunteers giving more than 26,000 hours of their time.

Our Programs (3)

Testimonials

""WINS turned the darkest part of my life into day” Irene found the courage to flee an abusive relationship for the sake of her son’s safety. Irene’s journey at WINS restored her confidence, self-esteem and earning potential and is now creating a strong future for herself and her son." testimonial 1240

IreneWINS Client

"When I first came to Calgary, WINS Society had supported me in many different ways. I was struggling with my children; clothing and sometimes I ran out of food. I think if I didn't get support from WINS it would be tough for somebody in my situation with 4 kids.”" testimonial 1241

LianneWINS Client

IreneWINS Client

LianneWINS Client

supporting information*

Revenue and Expenses by Year ($)

Reporting Period End Date: 2023-12-31

full-time employees

part-time employees

$5,520,539

total compensation for all employees

$126,431

professional & consulting fees

*Based on the information Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides to CanadaHelps