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Calgary’s Women in Need Society could close family resource centres if $500K isn’t raised

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WATCH: Calgary's Women in Need Society is facing its biggest challenge in its 25-year history. The charity, which helps local women, is up against a funding shortfall that has forced the closure of its family resource centres. As Sarah Offin reports, if $500,000 isn't raised by May, the move could be permanent – Mar 15, 2018

Editor’s note: The headline of this story originally stated the centre could close permanently. However, WINS has since clarified just the family resource centres are in jeopardy of closing. 

A Calgary charity is facing a funding shortfall. The Women in Need Society (WINS) says the demand for their family aid services is outpacing sales at their retail stores, which have seen decreased revenues.

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WINS currently operates five thrift stores, a donation centre, a free good referral program and four family resource centres.

The resource centres will undergo a temporary closure starting in March, which could become permanent unless half a million dollars is raised.

They’re asking Calgarians to help by donating or shopping at WINS stores.

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