5 Ways You Can Help WINGS Survivors this Holiday Season

This holiday season, you can bring safety, dignity, and joy to survivors of domestic violence in your community. Here are 5 impactful ways you can help survivors served by WINGS.

1. Make a Donation

WINGS is the largest provider of domestic violence services in Illinois, serving 1,434 survivors last year, including 571 children.

The need for domestic violence services continues to grow. According to a recent report from The Network who oversees the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline, in 2025 the agency received 69,748 contacts. This represents an 181% increase since pre-pandemic 2019.

Last year, WINGS provided 126,550 nights of shelter and safe housing, made possible in part by generous donations from our community of supporters.

Your holiday donation helps WINGS continue providing high-quality services to survivors and expand them to meet the growing need.

2. Donate to WINGS Holiday Store

Everyone deserves to feel special around the holidays…especially families who have endured the trauma of domestic violence.

This holiday season we are collecting new, unwrapped gifts for child and adult survivors.

Your donations allow survivors to select gifts for their loved ones in a free, store-style experience created just for them.

With your support, every family can experience the dignity and joy of giving and receiving thoughtfully chosen gifts.

Gifts are being accepted now through December 4th.

3. Shop (and Donate to) WINGS Resale

Shop at WINGS Resale, where all proceeds benefit our comprehensive programs assisting survivors of domestic violence.

Here are four festive ways to support WINGS Resale this season:

*Shop for your Gift Exchange

Find your white elephant or Yankee swap gifts at a great price. You will discover unique items, support the WINGS mission, and help the planet by giving items a second life instead of throwing them away.

* Donate your Items

Make room for new gifts this holiday season by donating items that no longer spark joy to WINGS Resale.

*Find the Perfect Holiday Outfit

WINGS Resale has a variety of clothing from beautiful evening wear to festive/ugly sweaters.

*Collect Housewares for your Holiday Gathering

Skip the disposable plates and pick up a dish set from WINGS Resale.

Short on space? Donate it back after your event. You will also find a wide selection of festive décor as you prepare for the season.

4. Volunteer

Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend time this holiday season.

*Volunteer at WINGS New Donation Sorting Center on Carnegie Street in Rolling Meadows

Up to 25 volunteers can assist in sorting donations to be sold at WINGS Resale.

Volunteers age 14 and older may volunteer individually; volunteers ages 10–13 must be accompanied by a guardian.

*Volunteer at WINGS Resale

Help our resale stores by sorting, pricing, and organizing donations or ringing up sales.

5. Save the Date to Participate

Mark your calendar for these upcoming dates:

*WINGS Resale 50% off sale over Black Friday Weekend

Jump start your holiday shopping by visiting WINGS Resale November 27th, 28th, and 29th for a 50% off Black Friday and end of month sale at all three stores.

*Tuesday, December 1^st is #GivingTuesday

On this worldwide day of giving, make a donation and share why you support WINGS mission on social media.

Your gift supports WINGS’ impactful, critically needed programs for survivors.

*Thursday, December 10^th – Sip N Shop WINGS Resale Niles

Stay tuned for more information.

Thank You

Thank you for standing with survivors this holiday season. Whether you give, shop, donate items, or volunteer, you help survivors and their children find safety, healing, and hope.

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