Teen Advocate Turns Handicrafts Into Donations

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 18, 2020
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Teen Advocate Turns Handicrafts Into Donations - In today’s blog as part of our Stories of Impact series, we honor Maci who advocates for WINGS domestic violence services & sells amazing handicrafts to raise funds.

Posted by Anna Bard
On January 30, 2020
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As WINGS continues to celebrate its 35th anniversary we are excited to also celebrate those who help us in our mission. We are grateful to have such amazing volunteers who […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 23, 2019
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WINGS RECOGNIZED AS A 4-STAR CHARITY. Charity Navigator, America's premier charity evaluator, has given WINGS the highest rating for a 4th consecutive year.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 13, 2019
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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
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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 24, 2019
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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 May 8, 2019
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WINGS Volunteer Provides Empowering Money Management Classes. Tracey, a bank VP & domestic violence survivor, provides financial education and inspiration to WINGS housing participants.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On April 19, 2019
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Recently WGN visited WINGS Resale Shop to learn how Marie Kondo’s tidying up craze has positively impacted WINGS Resale store donations, ultimately providing more resources for families and individuals fleeing […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On April 9, 2019
Butterfly Club, End Domestic Violence, Monthly Giving, Philanthropy, WINGS

Just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, YOU can help a client transform from a life of violence to one of freedom! Are you looking for a way to […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On April 2, 2019
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WINGS Recognizes National Volunteer Month – April 2019 Volunteers are essential to WINGS. Last year WINGS volunteers donated 63,135 hours – the equivalent of 30 full-time employees. To celebrate these […]

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Teen Advocate Turns Handicrafts Into Donations

20 Years of Volunteering with WINGS: Volunteer Spotlight

WINGS RECOGNIZED AS A 4-STAR CHARITY

Mikes Bike Shop Donates Bicycles to WINGS Survivors

Empowered WINGS Graduate Becomes Alderman of Prospect Heights

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

WINGS Volunteer Provides Empowering Money Management Classes

WGN Visits WINGS Resale Shops as “Tidying Up” Sparks Donations

WINGS Announces New Butterfly Club

WINGS Recognizes National Volunteer Month – April 2019

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