WINGS’ month-long campaign in recognition of International Women’s Day.
Safety is a basic right. Yet for many families facing family violence, safety is not guaranteed. Every day, survivors and their children are working to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of harm. They deserve safety, dignity and the chance to live free from fear.
Throughout the month of March, we are raising awareness and support for long-term housing and programs that help families rebuild after family violence.
WINGS invites workplaces and individuals to Make Safety Visible by amplifying awareness, sharing information and supporting long-term safety through donations.
About WINGS
WINGS supports over 300 survivors and their children every year. Last year, 98 percent of the families at WINGS did not return to their abuser. This highlights the power of long-term supports in strengthening safety, stability and independence.
WINGS provides long-term housing and supports for families rebuilding after family violence. Families live in private furnished apartments for 6 months or more while accessing counseling, youth programming, childcare support, cultural connection and help transitioning into independent housing. With time and support, families are able to imagine new futures and move forward with dignity.
This March, Make Safety Visible
How You Can Take Action
This March, Safety Is A Right invites individuals and workplaces to Make Safety Visible and take meaningful action during International Women’s Day.
Individuals can:
• Donate to support long term safety for families
• Share campaign posts to help Make Safety Visible
• Encourage your workplace to get involved
•Honour International Women’s Day by supporting safety and equality
Workplaces can:
• Host a staff giving or matching campaign
• Make a corporate donation
• Run a gift card or essentials drive
• Share or repost campaign content throughout March
• Explore sponsorship opportunities
When we choose to support safety, we choose dignity, hope and the possibility of a future free from violence.
Because This is How it Should Be…
Words from Survivors
This series of video ads were created and generously donated to WINGS by Edmonton based partner Hoopla Media in recognition of International Women’s Day, inspired by the powerful testimonials of survivors at WINGS. We are proud to continue sharing them as part of this year’s campaign.
Donation Impact
Your support helps provide stability, dignity and connection for survivors and children as they rebuild.
$35 - A welcome essentials kit for one survivor (toiletries, menstrual products, basic hygiene items)
Having my own basics helped me feel less overwhelmed when I got here.
$50 - Art supplies and healthy snacks for one children’s or youth group session
Group nights helped my kids laugh again and feel like life was normal.
$100 - Fresh bedding, towels and linens for one family’s apartment, helping it feel safe and comfortable
Clean sheets and blankets helped our space feel like a home.
$250 - A two-week grocery gift card for one family, including culturally familiar food
Being able to choose our own groceries helped us feel in control again.
$500 - Approximately three nights of safe housing and support services for one survivor
Having a safe place to stay gave me time to breathe, plan and rebuild.
Why Long-Term Support Matters
Rebuilding life after family violence takes more than emergency shelter. Survivors need safety, stability and time. Many families arrive with limited belongings, financial strain and disrupted routines. Children may have experienced sudden changes in their homes, schools and sense of security.
With long term supports, families can re establish safety, rebuild routines, secure permanent housing and create new futures. Donations help fill essential gaps in housing, basic needs, cultural connection and youth programs that support healing and independence.