In 2021, in response to the increased demand for our essential programs, we have continued to innovate, stretch and expand our programs to meet community needs. In 2021, our empowerment programs for women, trans, non-binary and Two Spirit people supported over 2000 program participants. This is a 30% increase in the number of program participants compared to last year.
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The Netflix series Maid sheds light on the need for local organizations, and participant focused programs, that support those facing poverty and leaving abusive relationships.
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We’ve put together 5 ideas of ways that your business or organization can support the 2SLGBTQ+ Community.
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This Earth Day, we hope our upcycling projects, will inspire you to join our ‘Revolution Revival Movement’, and start an upcycling project of your own, or look for more ways to reduce waste in your life and in your community. Click here to see the amazing things that we created!
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On March 24th, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of our online shop going live. We still look back and think, how were we able to build an online shop, that included hundreds of unique resale items, in just one week? The story of our online shop isn’t just about technical achievements though. For us, creating and maintaining our virtual store is also part of our story of resilience and community.
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We are grateful to announce that, with the incredible help and encouragement of our community, we have been able to support over 1500 people who identify as women, trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit along their journey between crisis, self-sufficiency and wellness.
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In 2018 WIN decided to display Transgender and Pride flags on our front windows to indicate that we are a safe space for everybody, regardless of our differences. We also took the opportunity to ask ourselves “are we doing all that we can to make WIN a space that is inviting, accessible, comfortable, and safe for everyone in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community”? A lot of great change and growth ensued. Read more…
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You can get your thrift on! I bet, like me, many of you love the thrill of the hunt, wondering what amazing find you will snag at WIN during any given shopping trip. I promise you, WIN’s online shop…
While we work on a new online shop to continue to serve the community, we have decided to close our WIN shops and Donation Centre until further notice. As of March 18th…
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We care about you and the community at large. The health and safety of our WIN community is of utmost importance to us and we are adhering…
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One of the best things I ever did to declutter, was clean out my closet with a very patient and caring friend. I tried things on and she told me what clothing she liked on me and pieces that she thought I should pass on…
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We're excited to announce that our Westside Village shop has moved into a bigger, better and brighter space…
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