Advent Campaign Helps WIN House

Each Christmas, the Edmonton and District Council of Churches helps congregations pool their resources to make a big difference in their community. By donating to the No Room in the Inn campaign this year, you will join Christians across the capital region to help bring much-needed safety improvements to a play space at WIN House.

About WIN House:

WIN House provides a safe haven for women and children fleeing violence in the Edmonton area. They offer temporary accommodation, nutritious meals, and valuable assistance in navigating support systems. WIN House caters to a diverse range of individuals, providing wrap-around services for long-term success and sustainability. WIN House EMPOWERS women to not only escape violence but to thrive in their new futures!

WIN House supports their clients' entire journeys, from crisis to a safe and sustainable exit from shelter. WIN House is seeing results, including a 66% increase in residents moving into their own homes and a 50% decrease in transfers to other shelters. These are not just statistics, but changed lives.

This year’s WIN House project funds much-needed safety improvements to one of the shelter’s backyard playground spaces, due to a recent inspection that deemed the surface unsafe. The current rubber surface also poses challenges for children and caregivers who use mobility devices, making it difficult to navigate safely. This playground is vital to the families we support, as many feel unsafe going out in public due to the traumatic situations they are escaping. Creating a secure, welcoming play space on-site offers them a crucial opportunity to experience joy, safety, and dignity without fear. These upgrades will create a more inclusive playground for young children and those with mobility or sensory needs. 

To donate by cheque, enter "No Room in the Inn" in the memo line and mail it to WIN House, PO Box 20088 RPO Beverley, Edmonton, AB T5W 5E6

To make a secure online donation, go to www.winhouse.org/donate