Genesis House in Winkler received a pair of donations recently, totalling over $4,400.

Local Manitoba Hydro employees made a $2,000 donation to the women's shelter recently. Hydro staff member Carla Harder explains the donation hits close to home.

"I've had family sheltered here, so I'm completely on board," she says, adding her family member spent three months at the shelter.

"It's a necessary facility, I really believe in it," Harder says.

Genesis House Executive Director explains the funds will help furnish the crisis office.

Owners and staff at Winkler Shoes For Less made a $2,400 donation recently as well. Store Co-owner Marc Morin says the initiative was a way to show public support.

"We feel they are a worthy cause," he says.

For every pair of shoe purchased in 2017, the Winkler store donated fifty cents. "The response from the customers was amazing," Morin says.

Shoes For Less staff present a cheque to Braun