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Thrift Like a Pro: Five Insider Tips

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 23, 2026
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Ever wondered how seasoned thrifters always seem to find the best treasures? Whether you're new to thrifting or looking to sharpen your saving skills, thrift like a pro using these five insider tips.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On June 25, 2026
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WINGS hosted the Men’s Alliance Luncheon on Thursday, June 11th at The Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago, bringing together more than 175 business leaders, philanthropists, and community advocates united in ending domestic violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On November 3, 2025
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Looking for a way to assist survivors of domestic violence in your community? Learn 5 ways you can help WINGS survivors this holiday season.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 28, 2025
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Have you always been interested in becoming a thrift-savvy shopper, but unsure how to make the most of your experience? We have compiled 4 tips for the thrifting enthusiast.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 21, 2025
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As WINGS Program, Inc. has expanded its housing programs and opened its Foglia Family Resource Center, more survivors need everyday household items and food to continue to break free […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On November 4, 2024
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Looking for meaningful way to make a difference this holiday season? Read on for 5 Ways You Can Help WINGS Survivors this Holiday Season.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On September 23, 2024
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WINGS Resale in Niles, 8349 W. Golf Road, is expanding its store by 4,000 square feet this week. A ribbon cutting and afterhours shopping event for the store’s Grand Re-Opening is being held Thursday, September 26th, at 6:00pm.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 29, 2024
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The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, who oversees the statewide domestic violence hotline, has released new numbers from their 2023 report showing a significant increase in requests for domestic violence shelters.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On January 22, 2024
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Rebecca Darr Celebrates 25th year as leader of WINGS Program, Inc. Growing the agency from $350,000 to over $13 million, Darr plans to have a monthly celebration throughout the agency’s service areas.

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.