Women In Need Society

• Opening of new thrift store in Calgary being called a ‘win, win, win’

  There was a special ribbon cutting held in Calgary on Thursday to celebrate the opening of a unique new thrift store run by the Calgary-based Women In Need Society.

  Education

  May 21
  
• Calgary charity offers employment training for Ukrainians coming to city

  The Women In Need Society is set to provide six-week training programs in retail and warehouse work for Ukrainians arriving in Calgary.

  Canada

  May 10, 2022
  
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• Calgary Muslim community marks Ramadan by giving to Ukrainians fleeing war

  The month known as a period of fasting for Muslims is also one of charity and Calgary Muslims are seeking to help Ukranians during the war.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2022
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• Plant sale helps Calgary charity as demand goes ‘through the roof’

  WINS is getting ready to offer more supports to women and their children, as government support programs during the COVID-19 pandemic wind down.

  Features

  Mar 4, 2022
• Calgary Flames alumni deliver Christmas presents to families in need

  'Twas the day before Christmas and outside the Dome, Flames alumni collected toys to take them to their new homes.

  Sports

  Dec 24, 2021
• WINS creates win-win situation for Global Calgary and community

  When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Global News Calgary’s charity clothing sale, a community partner stepped up to solve the problem of what to do with the mountain of clothes.

  Features

  Jan 27, 2021
• With Calgary Stampede cancelled due to COVID-19, volunteers find new way to serve their city

  Some Calgary Stampede volunteers are showing their community spirit in a new way this year, helping people hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2020
• Travis Hamonic completes charity hat trick in Calgary

  After seeing how expensive preparing for his first child was going to be, Travis Hamonic and his wife, Stephanie, set out to help others struggling to prepare.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2018
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• Calgary’s Women in Need Society could close family resource centres if $500K isn’t raised

  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.

  Features

  Mar 15, 2018
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• Calgary clinic on wheels celebrates 3 years caring for vulnerable families

  From the outside it looks like a super-sized RV, but you won’t find a kitchen or bedroom inside the Ronald McDonald “Caremobile.”

  Canada

  May 26, 2015