WINGS Creates Winter Wonderland at Purple Tie Ball

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On October 8, 2024
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Guests at WINGS 24th Annual Purple Tie Ball will enter a winter wonderland on Saturday, October 26th at the Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On September 3, 2024
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with survivors of gender-based violence at WINGS Metro Safe House for a roundtable. Survivors shared with the mayor their first-hand knowledge of what additional financial resources are needed to make Chicago a safe city for survivors.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 30, 2024
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August is National Make a Will Month. Creating a will is a powerful step everyone can take to ensure their wishes are honored. Below are three myths about wills and information to set up a free and secure will in under 20 minutes.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 8, 2024
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Judged by peers across the U.S. and Canada, WINGS Wins Two National Purple Ribbon Awards for Executive of the Year: Rebecca Darr and Outstanding Fundraising Event: Sweet Home Chicago.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 1, 2024
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WINGS is embarking on one of the first of its kind coordinated collaboration to improve access to care for survivors recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in the Chicagoland area. WINGS and eight domestic violence partner agencies are working with local hospitals to provide a toolkit and develop procedures for domestic violence survivors recovering from TBIs. As a result, survivors will receive all eligible resources ranging from additional scans, to housing, to assistance with setting and meeting goals.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On April 2, 2024
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As April is National Volunteer Month, WINGS volunteers share why they continue to donate their time to the largest domestic violence agency in Illinois.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 29, 2024
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WINGS presents BLOSSOM, a fashion show on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 21c Museum Hotel in Chicago at 6:30pm. Produced by Zzazz Productions, the runway will feature the Spring ’24 collection by couture designer Elda de la Rosa. The show will feature TV personality Nigel Barker, media star Candace Jordan, jazz dynamo Elaine Dame, special guest Domenica Lida Biondolillo, photographer Lori Sapio and videographer Rey Rodriguez.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On January 30, 2024
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Over the last seven years, WINGS Resale Stores have provided more than $183,000 worth of donations to survivors. Have you ever wondered how donations get to clients?

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On June 22, 2023
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A stay at a WINGS Safe House is often the first step towards a new life for those who are fleeing an abuser. Safe House staff share frequently asked questions and we spotlight Raquel, WINGS Metro’s Kitchen Coordinator, who heals through meals.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 18, 2023
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DomesticShelters.org has announced WINGS Resale as one of the winners of the 2023 Purple Ribbon Awards for Outstanding Thrift Shop of the Year. Purple Ribbon awards are judged by a national panel of respected professionals from the domestic violence field.

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WINGS Creates Winter Wonderland at Purple Tie Ball

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Hears Directly from Survivors at Gender-Based Violence Roundtable

August is Make a Will Month

WINGS Wins Two National Purple Ribbon Awards for Executive of the Year and Outstanding Fundraising Event

WINGS Pioneers Coordinated Response for Survivors Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries

WINGS Volunteers Share Why They Continue to Donate their Time

WINGS BLOSSOM Fashion Show to be Hosted by TV Personality Nigel Barker

How WINGS Resale Helps Clients

WINGS Safe Houses: Frequently Asked Questions and Staff Spotlight on Raquel, Kitchen Coordinator at WINGS Metro

WINGS Resale Awarded Outstanding Thrift Shop of the Year from National Domestic Violence Evaluator

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