Turning Bottles Into Impact: Support WINS Through SkipTheDepot

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

Many Calgarians already recycle their bottles and cans. SkipTheDepot makes it easy to turn that everyday task into direct support for WINS. With just a few taps in the app, you can schedule a pickup, leave your bags outside, and choose WINS as your charity. Your refund then becomes a donation that goes straight toward helping women and families thrive.

This isn’t a new initiative, but it continues to be one of the easiest and most accessible ways to support our mission, especially for those who want to give but may not have extra household items or time to drop off donations.

How Skip the Depot Helps Strengthen WINS Programs

Skip The Depot’s convenient, no-contact pickup model allows more people to support community organizations all year long. When you choose WINS as your charity, your recyclables help strengthen the services we provide:

• Free Goods Program – We offer essential items like clothing, furniture, and household goods to families rebuilding their lives. Basic Needs Support | WINS Calgary

• Employment and Skills Programs – We help women gain confidence, tools, and opportunities to build strong, stable futures. Employment Services | WINS Calgary

• Thrift Stores – We keep goods affordable for Calgarians while generating revenue that supports our community initiatives. Thrift Stores | WINS Calgary

Bottle refunds may seem small, but together they add up to meaningful, sustained impact.

Why This Option Matters for Our Community

SkipTheDepot gives Calgary a way to contribute that is:

·       Cost-free – donations come from refunds you already receive.

• Convenient – no travel, sorting, or lineups required.

• Sustainable – recyclables are diverted from landfills, supporting a greener Calgary.

• Inclusive – anyone with recyclables can participate, no matter their schedule or resources.

This partnership reflects WINS’ commitment to community-driven solutions that are practical, dignified, and open to all.

How to Support WINS Through SkipTheDepot

Getting started takes just a few minutes:

1. Download the SkipTheDepot app or visit their website https://app.skipthedepot.com/wins

2. Create an account

3. Select Women in Need Society (WINS) as your charity

4. Schedule your pickup

5. Leave your bags outside on pickup day

Your bottles and cans become direct support for programs that uplift women, children, and families across Calgary.

Together, We Turn Small Actions into Big Impact

At WINS, we see first hand how every contribution, big or small helps create stability, confidence, and opportunity for the people we serve. Donating your recyclables through SkipTheDepot is one more way to make a difference, right from your front door.

Thank you for continuing to uplift our community, one bottle at a time.