At WINS, everything we do is rooted in one core belief: no woman should have to rebuild her life alone. Founded in 1992 out of necessity, WINS was created by a woman who fled domestic violence with nothing but the clothes on her back. In that moment, she recognized a harsh reality - there were very few resources available for women facing crisis, poverty, or instability. What started as an act of survival became a response to a community need that was going unmet. From the ve

The holiday season is often celebrated as a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness, but for many women and families in Calgary, winter brings increased difficulty, financial stress, and uncertainty. At Women in Need Society (WINS), we believe every family deserves hope, dignity, and support, especially during the most challenging time of the year. That belief is at the heart of our holiday - Making Spirits Bright campaign. Each December, we call on our community to join us in

At Women in Need Society (WINS), we believe that when a community comes together, meaningful change becomes possible for women and families across Calgary. Every day, we see how small acts of generosity; donating goods, shopping in our thrift stores, and volunteering time, create powerful, lasting impact. Now, there’s another simple way Calgarians can support the work we do by donating your bottle refunds to WINS through SkipTheDepot.   A Simple Way to Make a Big Difference M

Every home should be a place of love, safety and support. Yet too often, behind closed doors, people experience something far from that: the destructive pattern of family violence. What is Family Violence? Family violence is a pattern of behaviours used to maintain power and control over someone in an intimate or familial relationship. It can include physical and sexual violence, emotional and verbal abuse, threats and intimidation, economic control, and it can affect childre