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

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 […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 18, 2019
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WINGS 12th Annual Fashion Show was a smashing success. On Sunday, March 3rd, 570 attendees and numerous sponsors raised over $300,000 towards the agency’s mission to provide housing, integrated services, education, and advocacy to end domestic violence.

Posted by Anna Bard
On November 11, 2017
Breakfast at Tiffany's, End Domestic Violence, Fashion Show, WINGS Fashion Show, WINGS Fundraiser

“The Safe House at WINGS Metro” Recognized with Chicago Innovation Award WINGS, a non-profit organization serving individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, has been recognized with a 2017 Chicago […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On February 9, 2017
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People Magazine Online/February 2017 In 2005, Sarah McClarey woke up in a domestic violence shelter on Valentine’s Day and decided that she needed to feel some beauty and love. Determined […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On December 29, 2016
Breakfast at Tiffany's, End Domestic Violence, Fashion Show, WINGS Fashion Show, WINGS Fundraiser

Chicago Tribune/December 2016 The 13th annual Sweet Home Chicago fundraiser was held Dec. 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel to benefit WINGS, an agency that provides safe houses and support […]