WINS: Success in Social Enterprise

In this episode, Karen Ramchuk, President & CEO of WINS, shares the journey of WINS as a charity operating a social enterprise. She discusses WINS' innovative approach to achieving social impact and financial sustainability through the operation of thrift stores in Calgary. Karen highlights the organization's recruitment practices, the role of its Board members, and its significant contributions to empowering women and families in Calgary. She also touches on the challenges faced by WINS and the valuable lessons learned, offering insights for aspiring social entrepreneurs. Tune in to discover the transformative potential of social enterprises in creating positive social change within communities.

 

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In the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people, and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Mohk’insstsis, also known as Calgary.