Many thanks to Sandi from @endeavorhlth Northwest Community Hospital, who has shown to have a deep dedication to carry out the mission of WINGS not only by volunteering at our Safe House in her spare time, but also by rallying support for WINGS at her place of work! Once again this year, she organized a Mother's Day gift basket raffle, involving many different departments and staff of the hospital, and raised $2,790. These funds will go directly to our Suburban Safe House, which provides abused adults and their children emergency housing while they determine the steps necessary to move forward with their lives, away from #domesticviolence .
With all she does, Domesticshelters.org recognized her as a 2024 honoree for Volunteer of the Year through WINGS at their recent Purple Ribbon Award ceremony!
Thank you Sandi and congrats on your recent recognition 💟
#safehousing#emergencyhousing#volunteering#nonprofitvolunteering
Our 3rd Annual North Shore Ladies Luncheon was a great success - and so much fun! Because of YOUR generosity and support, we have raised more than $110,000…with donations continuing to arrive. The most important thank you of all goes out to each of YOU, the donors. Thank you for taking time to learn about WINGS mission.
A very special THANK YOU to our Event Co-Chairs, our Host Committee and Event Emcee @suzannelemignot , @cbschicago News Anchor/Reporter. We are truly grateful for the hard work and dedication you all provided to the event!
Also join us in thanking our amazing sponsors.
Together, our efforts will bring hope and freedom to our families for a life free from domestic violence.
#fundraiser#nonprofitfundraiser#ladiesluncheon#Wilmette#NorthShoreChicago#ChicagoNorthShore#domesticviolenceawareness#nonprofitsponsorships#eventsponsors#hostcommittee#cochairs
Today is the the last day of our fiscal year! Be a lifeline for those escaping #domesticviolence by supporting our fiscal year end appeal. By giving to WINGS, you are not merely donating; you are investing in the lives of children and families. You are giving them the priceless gifts of safety, hope, and opportunity. Link in bio to donate.
#fiscalyearend#fiscalyearendappeal#GiveWINGS#breakthecycle#bealifeline
Thank you, @jlevanstonnorthshore , for recognizing WINGS recently at your Centennial Gala by awarding us with Outstanding Community Partner Award! It was truly special to be part of your 100-year anniversary in this way and be surrounded by such amazing and supportive women! We admire the impact you’ve had and the service you’ve provided to the community over the past 100 years. Your league is truly making a difference in the lives of so many, and we are honored to be partners with you.
Thank you again and best wishes for continued outreach and success!
#centennial#centennialgala#outstandingcommunitypartneraward#nonprofitaward#100years#communitypartner#domesticviolence#northshorechicago#evanstonIL
A fond farewell to Cory, WINGS long-time Sales Associate at the Schaumburg Resale Store! After 9 years of dedication to WINGS, she is leaving us for the wonderful world of retirement. She's so much a part of WINGS and the Schaumburg Resale Store, we will miss her so much but she's promised to come back and shop 💟
If you've met Cory, you know she is loving, caring, energetic, hard working, thoughtful and oh so funny!
Please stop in the store today to wish her well and get one of her famous hugs 🤗
#peanut#retiring#youwillbemissed#seeyousoon#nonprofitfriend
Here at WINGS, we are encouraged this morning by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 8-1 decision that upholds a federal law prohibiting people subject to domestic violence orders of protection from having firearms.
Today’s decision reverses a troubling ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit that individuals had constitutional rights to possess firearms even if they had an order of protection against them.
We know that if an abuser has access to a firearm, the risk of a domestic violence homicide increases 500%. The most dangerous time for survivors is when they are leaving an abusive relationship. Today’s ruling shows that survivors deserve protection and that their lives are valued.
This common-sense action saves lives and makes our communities safer.
Hear WINGS President & CEO Rebecca Darr's response to ABC 7 Chicago news: /videoClip/14985882/
If you or someone you know is in need of domestic violence services, WINGS is here for you. We can help assist with safety planning and resources to obtain an order of protection.
Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline: 847-221-5680
WINGS Counseling and Mentoring Intake Line: 847-519-7828
Summertime means snack time! WINGS needs help stocking up all our snacks and juices for our youngest clients, the children of WINGS. And, for your convenience, we've updated our wish list links to include NEW options of online shopping at Target and Walmart (Amazon still available too). Visit the link in bio to fill your cart and help out WINGS today.
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