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Teen Advocate Turns Handicrafts Into Donations

February 18, 2020

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.

Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence

February 14, 2020

Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence - Not always black eyes & bruises, domestic violence can look different depending on the relationship. Learn more.

Stories of Impact Series: WINGS Transforming Lives of Domestic Violence Victims

February 4, 2020

As we continue to celebrate our 35th anniversary, we share with you Fatima’s* success story as part of our Stories of Impact Series. WINGS transforms the lives of many domestic violence victims by providing a continuum of services and helping them achieve lives free of violence. Fatima*, a 23 year-old mother of a three year-old […]

20 Years of Volunteering with WINGS: Volunteer Spotlight

January 30, 2020

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 play an important role in supporting our various programs and helping us achieve our mission. In this blog, we’d like to highlight Craig Powers who […]

A QUINCEAÑERA TO REMEMBER

January 16, 2020

“When families serve families, we will continue to create a healthy environment for our guests to heal” A Quinceañera is a Hispanic tradition of the celebration of girl’s fifteenth birthday marking her passage into womanhood. This marks an important milestone in a girl’s life. We had a client whose daughter was turning fifteen who felt […]

New Decade of New Resolutions: Prioritize Charitable Giving

January 7, 2020

You have started a new year with a list of new beginnings. Your list consists of eating healthier, exercising, traveling, spending more time with family, and more! These are all great resolutions which can improve the quality of your life. This new decade consider improving the quality of someone else’s life by pledging to give […]

Basket of Kindness – 99-Year-Old Donor Knits Hats for WINGS Children

January 3, 2020

Basket of Kindness - 99-Year-Old Donor Knits Hats for WINGS Children. Basket of Kindness-99-Year-Old Donor Knits Hats for WINGS Children. Ms. Spanier’s kind gesture warmed the hearts of many. Chicago Tribune features the story.

WINGS RECOGNIZED AS A 4-STAR CHARITY

December 23, 2019

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.

WINGS Donors Make an Impact

December 2, 2019

WINGS Donors Make an Impact - In Fiscal Year 2019, WINGS provided over 80,000 nights of safe, peaceful shelter to men, women, and children. Learn more.

Giving Thanks for 35 Years

November 28, 2019

Giving Thanks for 35 Years - WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr shares special message. "We are proud of so many accomplishments and so grateful for all of the support"