An update from our CEO in response to COVID-19

  • Posted by Katie Zwiener
  • On March 18, 2020
  • Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children services, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, donations, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Pandemic, WINGS, WINGS Program
Dear Friends of WINGS,   The past week has been one of unprecedented events in the history of our country and state. As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, terms […]
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Five Harmful Responses to Domestic Violence Survivors

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On March 9, 2020
  • Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, non-profit, northwest chicago, Support dv survivors, WINGS
Five Harmful Responses to Domestic Violence Survivors...And 10 Appropriate Responses. Perhaps well-meaning, friends and family can easily share uniformed opinions that can hurt survivors of domestic violence. Here are five common responses that are harmful.
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Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On February 14, 2020
  • Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, non-profit, northwest chicago, red flags, WINGS Program
Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence - Not always black eyes & bruises, domestic violence can look different depending on the relationship. Learn more.
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Stories of Impact Series: WINGS Transforming Lives of Domestic Violence Victims

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On February 4, 2020
  • Chicago, children services, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, Housing Programs, non-profit, WINGS
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 […]
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Basket of Kindness – 99-Year-Old Donor Knits Hats for WINGS Children

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On January 3, 2020
  • Chicago, Chicago suburbs, children services, children survivors dv, clothing donations, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, donations, End Domestic Violence, hats, in-kind donations, knit, non-profit, northwest chicago, WINGS
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.
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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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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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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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