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SHEfound Friendship: How Thrift Shopping Helped Rebuild a Life

**"When Lynette won a shopping spree, her first thought was of her best friend, Peggy, who had lost everything in a devastating apartment.

Jan 102 min read

Being on a budget this year but still want to make the people on your gift list feel special this holiday season? Gift thrift.

Dec 11, 20242 min read

My name is Gabriela, I left everything I knew in Venezuela and moved to Calgary. Starting over is never as simple as you imagine it will be.

Nov 25, 20242 min read

Across Calgary, more families like hers are quietly slipping into poverty.

Oct 9, 20243 min read

This month, we proudly distributed 400 backpacks filled with essential school supplies, helping 141 families start the new school year...

Sep 12, 20242 min read

Letting go of your belongings can be emotionally challenging! But when you understand how decluttering can positively impact yourself and o

Aug 29, 20243 min read

The grand opening of our new Women in Need Society (WINS) location in Glenbrook was a resounding success! This new location is...

Jul 30, 20243 min read

This World Environment Day, we at WINS thought we would share our pro tips for taking care of ourselves and the environment at the same...

Jun 5, 20242 min read

From donating refurbished vacuums to families in need to hearing the touching story of a single father who received hope and dignity through

May 23, 20242 min read

This Mother's Day, WINS is excited to honor what MOMFOUND with us!

May 8, 20242 min read