Why I Support WINGS & How You Can Help on #GivingTuesday

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On November 19, 2021
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#GivingTuesday is a world-wide day to celebrate giving. This year #GivingTuesday is November 30th. Learn how you can get involved and why our community members support WINGS mission to end domestic violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 1, 2020
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Eight-year-old Kelly made many children smile when she recently donated new toys for children at our WINGS Metro Safe House. She was able to make this caring donation as a result of her successful, customized candle making business: Lite Up Your Moments By Kelly.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On October 9, 2020
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Will We Have a Safe Place to Sleep? – WINGS Safe Houses Provide Emergency Shelter Despite Pandemic. Having a safe place to sleep and to recover is critical for survivors of domestic violence, so they can begin to rebuild their lives.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 3, 2020
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This International Women's Day, we celebrate women worldwide for their tenacity and collaboration in bettering themselves, their families and the world. Lena* is one of those women and without WINGS and its partners, she would be in a very different place than she is today.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 18, 2020
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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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 23, 2019
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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.

Posted by Anna Bard
On September 23, 2019
35 Years, 35th Anniversary, End Domestic Violence, Philanthropy, Purple Tie Ball, WINGS, WINGS Fundraiser, WINGS Program

This year’s Purple Tie Ball will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Westin Hotel in Itasca. The event is traditionally held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 13, 2019
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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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 8, 2019
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Empowered WINGS Graduate Becomes Alderman of Prospect Heights. Michelle, a WINGS graduate of 25 years ago, recently was voted Alderman of Prospect Heights.

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,

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Why I Support WINGS & How You Can Help on #GivingTuesday

8-Year-Old Kelly Donates New Gifts from own Candle Making Business

Will We Have a Safe Place to Sleep? – WINGS Safe Houses Provide Emergency Shelter Despite Pandemic

Empower Survivors this International Women’s Day

Teen Advocate Turns Handicrafts Into Donations

WINGS RECOGNIZED AS A 4-STAR CHARITY

Help us kick off WINGS 35th Anniversary at WINGS Purple Tie Ball!

Mikes Bike Shop Donates Bicycles to WINGS Survivors

Empowered WINGS Graduate Becomes Alderman of Prospect Heights

Experience Purple Rain – WINGS 80’s Prom Night

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