A WINGS Graduate Honored

Posted by Anna Bard
On October 14, 2019
Domestic Violence, Purple Tie Ball, Stop domestic violence, WINGS

Jessica* came to WINGS Safe House with her daughter. Through WINGS domestic violence education groups, case management, and counseling with Life Span, she displayed an amazing strength and made a […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On October 1, 2019
Domestic Violence, October, October Domestic Violence Awareness, WINGS

Domestic Violence Awareness Month was established in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to bring together advocates across the country that are on the front lines of battling […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On September 23, 2019
35 Years, 35th Anniversary, End Domestic Violence, Philanthropy, Purple Tie Ball, WINGS, WINGS Fundraiser, WINGS Program

This year’s Purple Tie Ball will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Westin Hotel in Itasca. The event is traditionally held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On September 16, 2019
advocacy, advocating, bicultural, bilingual, Domestic Violence, latina, latinx, latinx support, mentor, Volunteer

ALAS, a program of WINGS, serves men and women in the community who are experiencing domestic violence. The goal of the program is to identify and support LatinX clients in […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On September 3, 2019
back to school, children services, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, donations, DV agency, End Domestic Violence, in-kind donations, WINGS, WINGS Program

Things we take for granted everyday become so much more when you have lost everything. They can hinder you or make you soar. What would you do if the ‘right’ […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 13, 2019
bicycles, bikes, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children services, children survivors dv, Domestic Violence, donations, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Palatine, Philanthropy, transportation, WINGS, WINGS Program

For many years, Wayne at Mikes Bike Shop located in Palatine, has been donating bicycles to WINGS clients. The bicycles have provided access to transportation for domestic violence survivors who often come to WINGS with only the clothes on their backs.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 8, 2019
chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, DV agency, End Domestic Violence, family services, Housing Programs, independence, inspiration, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Philanthropy, Prospect Heights, WINGS, WINGS Graduate

Empowered WINGS Graduate Becomes Alderman of Prospect Heights. Michelle, a WINGS graduate of 25 years ago, recently was voted Alderman of Prospect Heights.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 31, 2019
Backyard Experience, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children services, children survivors dv, Domestic Violence, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, mane in heaven, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Shelters, UniverSoul Circus, WINGS, WINGS Program, WNBA

In addition to essential clinical services like children’s counseling and parenting classes; WINGS Children and Family Services program also provides fun experiences for child survivors. These experiences are called family enrichment activities, and help foster family bonding and relaxation.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 24, 2019
Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, DV agency, inspiration, National Volunteer Month, non-profit, northwest chicago, Resale, Resale Stores, Schaumburg, Thrift, Volunteer, Volunteer of the Year, WINGS, WINGS Program

This year, 93-year-old Helen Jerusis was named the Village of Schaumburg’s Adult Volunteer of the Year. Not only is Helen an enthusiastic and reliable volunteer, but she recruits others to join her efforts at WINGS Schaumburg Resale Store and at the agency’s Logistics Center.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 1, 2019
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106 Attendees Celebrate WINGS Housing Program Graduates. Recently WINGS Housing Program’s 2019 graduates were recognized at the Celebration of Courage.

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A WINGS Graduate Honored

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Help us kick off WINGS 35th Anniversary at WINGS Purple Tie Ball!

ALAS – Advocating for LatinX Achieving Self-Sufficiency

Donations Are More Than They Appear To Be

Mikes Bike Shop Donates Bicycles to WINGS Survivors

Empowered WINGS Graduate Becomes Alderman of Prospect Heights

Fun Experiences for Child Survivors Help End Domestic Violence

WINGS 93-year-old Volunteer Wins Volunteer of the Year

106 Attendees Celebrate WINGS Housing Program Graduates

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