My Sewing Room Charities
WOMEN IN NEED SOCIETY (WINS)
Women In Need Society (WINS) is a charitable not-for-profit organization based in Calgary, Alberta. Established in 1992, WINS operates four thrift stores throughout Calgary, which includes a free goods referral program that services clients from over 60 partnering agencies in the community. As well, WINS now operates three Family Resource Centres in low-income housing areas. In 2009, WINS developed the Sustainable Livelihoods Employment program working in conjunction with our thrift stores as a social enterprise. For more information about WINS, please visit http://womeninneed.net/
   
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CALGARY
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area is a donor supported, volunteer-driven organization recognized for our mentoring programs for children and youth in schools and communities throughout Calgary, Airdrie, High River, Cochrane and surrounding areas.
   
CALGARY INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK
The Calgary Food Bank is a crisis facility to feed Calgarians in need. Individuals and families receive hampers containing enough food for approximately one week to a maximum of six hampers per year.
   
THE ALEX
Your support of The Alex through special event sponsorship, corporate donations, employee giving, and volunteering has a direct impact on the social fabric of Calgary. With your support, The Alex delivers more than 80,000 pounds of food each year – the equivalent in weight to 80,000 cups of coffee.
   
SERVANTS ANONYMOUS SOCIETY
The Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary [SAS] mission is to provide long-term programs, ongoing support, hope and wholeness to young women [with or without children] who are victims of, or are at risk of, sexual exploitation.
   
KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION
The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (KCCFA) is a charitable organization that helps build bridges of hope and pillars of support for families fighting childhood cancer.
   
YWCA OF CALGARY
The YWCA of Calgary is dedicated to breaking the cycles of domestic violence, homelessness and poverty. We believe that healthy women and healthy families lead to a thriving community.