Women In Need Society of Calgary
Our Vision
Women have the resources, knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve self-sufficiency.
Our Mission
Helping women and their families help themselves.
Our Values:
At WINS, we strive to:
Provide compassion and support;
Encourage lifelong learning;
Operate with integrity and honesty;
Demonstrate respect for one another;
Promote teamwork in a fun environment.
Our Mandate:
To operate donation-driven thrift stores to provide goods to women in need and their families and contribute to the financial sustainability of the Society;
To operate resource centres to promote lifelong learning opportunities for women in need and their families;
To collaborate with agencies, organizations and individuals to respond to the needs of women and their families in Calgary and area.
Who We Help:
WINS works with women and their families in low-income situations.
This includes:
women entering or coming out of shelters
single mothers and their children
women in transition and needing support
new immigrants
the working poor
those on income assistance
Our Her Story:
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. As well, WINS now operates three Family Resource Centres in low-income housing areas. In 2009, WINS developed the Sustainable Livelihoods Employment program working in conjunction with our thrift stores as a social enterprise.
