WINGS RECOGNIZED AS A 4-STAR CHARITY

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On December 23, 2019
  • 4 Stars, Charity Navigator, Chicago suburbs, children services, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, DV agency, High Performing, Housing Programs, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Philanthropy, Rating, Transparent, WINGS, WINGS Program
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.
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Giving Thanks for 35 Years

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On November 28, 2019
  • 35th Anniversay, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, DV agency, Housing Programs, non-profit, northwest chicago, WINGS
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"
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Donations Are More Than They Appear To Be

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On September 3, 2019
  • back to school, children services, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, donations, DV agency, End Domestic Violence, in-kind donations, WINGS, WINGS Program
Things we take for granted everyday become so much more when you have lost everything.  They can hinder you or make you soar.  What would you do if the ‘right’ […]
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Mikes Bike Shop Donates Bicycles to WINGS Survivors

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On August 13, 2019
  • bicycles, bikes, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children services, children survivors dv, Domestic Violence, donations, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Palatine, Philanthropy, transportation, WINGS, WINGS Program
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.
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Empowered WINGS Graduate Becomes Alderman of Prospect Heights

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On August 8, 2019
  • chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, DV agency, End Domestic Violence, family services, Housing Programs, independence, inspiration, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Philanthropy, Prospect Heights, WINGS, WINGS Graduate
Empowered WINGS Graduate Becomes Alderman of Prospect Heights. Michelle, a WINGS graduate of 25 years ago, recently was voted Alderman of Prospect Heights.
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Fun Experiences for Child Survivors Help End Domestic Violence

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 31, 2019
  • Backyard Experience, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children services, children survivors dv, Domestic Violence, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, mane in heaven, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Shelters, UniverSoul Circus, WINGS, WINGS Program, WNBA
In addition to essential clinical services like children’s counseling and parenting classes; WINGS Children and Family Services program also provides fun experiences for child survivors. These experiences are called family enrichment activities, and help foster family bonding and relaxation.
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WINGS 93-year-old Volunteer Wins Volunteer of the Year

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 24, 2019
  • Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, DV agency, inspiration, National Volunteer Month, non-profit, northwest chicago, Resale, Resale Stores, Schaumburg, Thrift, Volunteer, Volunteer of the Year, WINGS, WINGS Program
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.
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WINGS Hospital Program Provides Critical Resources to Survivors

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On June 21, 2019
  • AMITA health, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence hospital program, DV agency, DV Hospital Program, non-profit, northwest chicago, Northwest Community Hospital, WINGS Hospital Program
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.
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Experience Purple Rain – WINGS 80’s Prom Night

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On June 10, 2019
  • 80's fundraiser, 80's party, 80's Prom Night, Domestic Violence, DV agency, End Domestic Violence, Fundraiser, non-profit, northwest chicago, Philanthropy, Prince, Prince Tribute Band, Purple Rain, She Shed, St. Charles, WINGS, WINGS Fundraiser
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,
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WINGS New Video – The Importance of a Safe Home

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On May 17, 2019
  • Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, DV agency, Home, non-profit, Safe Home, Shelter, WINGS, WINGS Video
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.
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