WINS

WINSWomen In Need Society

By, Shanee Plummer

Mission

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

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History

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

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Goals

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 WINS Help

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

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Statistics

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

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Slogan

Help women and their families help themselves.

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Participating

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

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How to donate

Donate directly to the Thrift Stores Making an Online Donation Donate by calling , emailing, or mailing

WINS Donate monthly through Canada Helps A free Pick Up Service is available

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Events

Women In Need Society Annual General Meeting When 27 Mar 20135:00 PM - 6:30 PMLocation Venu1008 (1008 14 Street SE)To RSVP, please contact Valentina Grishina p: (403)255-5102 x 235e: [email protected]

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Contact

WINS Free Donation Pick-Up ServiceTel: 403.252.3826Email: WINS Dispatch

Women In Need Society of Calgary Head Office

#1, 3525 26th Avenue SECalgary, Alberta T2B 2M9Phone: 403.255.5102Fax: 403.255.0807

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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WINS Thrift Stores

Bowness6432 Bowness Road NW403.288.4825

Dover3525 26 Ave SE403.235.6448

Fisher Park 134 71 Ave SE

403.255.7514

Richmond/Killarney 2907 Richmond Rd SW

403.242.4969

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Website Address

http://www.womeninneed.net

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