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 July 1, 2019
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106 Attendees Celebrate WINGS Housing Program Graduates. Recently WINGS Housing Program’s 2019 graduates were recognized at the Celebration of Courage.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On June 21, 2019
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Hospital emergency departments are often the first point of care for victims of domestic violence. Consequently WINGS Hospital Program provides critical resources to domestic violence survivors at local hospitals.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On June 10, 2019
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Join WINGS at Aquascape in St. Charles, Illinois on Saturday, June 15th for Purple Rain – WINGS 80’s Prom Night from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Attendees will enjoy a private performance by The Purple Xperience,

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 17, 2019
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WINGS New Video – The Importance of a Safe Home- Hear from WINGS CEO, CFO, Board President, and program graduate as they share their thoughts on the importance of a safe home in WINGS new video.

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 May 1, 2019
Domestic Violence, End Domestic Violence, Mother's Day, Mother's Day Gifts, Mother's Day Ideas, non-profit, Shelters, WINGS

Four Mother’s Day Gift Ideas that Empower Domestic Violence Survivors Are you looking for a special way to honor your mother or an important woman in your life? Mother’s Day […]

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 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 8, 2019
Domestic Violence, International Women's Day, IWD2019

WINGS Recognizes International Women’s Day March 8th. Learn about this holiday of reflection of women's achievements and ways to celebrate.

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

106 Attendees Celebrate WINGS Housing Program Graduates

WINGS Hospital Program Provides Critical Resources to Survivors

Experience Purple Rain – WINGS 80’s Prom Night

WINGS New Video – The Importance of a Safe Home

WINGS Volunteer Provides Empowering Money Management Classes

Four Mother’s Day Gift Ideas that Empower Domestic Violence Survivors

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

WINGS Recognizes National Volunteer Month – April 2019

WINGS Recognizes International Women’s Day

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