ABOUT
WIN House
WIN House has been serving Edmonton and area for over five decades, we’ve been offering women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee. The care we have for the people we serve can be seen through our passionate professionals, volunteers, and dedicated donors. WIN House is committed to continuing to provide safety, support, relief, and resources.
FAQ
WHAT IS EDMONTON WOMEN'S SHELTER LTD?
Edmonton Women’s Shelter Ltd. is commonly known as WIN House (Women In Need). It owns and operates three shelters in Edmonton, with a capacity for 60 persons between two emergency shelters as well as 11 individuals at our second-stage shelter.
HOW IS WIN HOUSE FUNDED?
WIN House is mainly funded by government and community grants, donations, and funds raised through events.
WHO CAN STAY AT WIN HOUSE?
Women or non-binary Individuals with or without children fleeing violence.
WHY DO WOMEN ONLY STAY IN THE EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR 30 DAYS?
30 days is a guideline which is standard across women’s shelters. As emergency shelters, WIN 1 and WIN 2 are utilized for those in immediate need. Second stage shelters and transitional shelters are designed for longer stays.
DOES WIN HOUSE ACCEPT THE DONATION OF USED ITEMS?
WIN House is unable to accept donations of used items. If you would like to donate used clothes, products, or household items, please consider donating to Goodwill in support of WIN House.
