Neighbors in Need: WINGSprogramINC helps domestic violence survivors soar DailyHerald McCormick_Fdn
People escaping domestic violence don't typically stop to collect their belongings or pack a suitcase. Often, they leave with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
WINGS helps survivors by not only finding them shelter but also by ensuring they have clothes, linens, housewares and other necessities. But no matter how many beds they have, Darr says it's never enough to accommodate the need of WINGS clients, 95% of whom are women. Most are between 25 and 35 years old, with young children under 5, Darr said.
WINGS was established in 1985 by members of St. Marceline Catholic Church in Schaumburg who wanted to address homelessness in the Northwest suburbs. Recognizing that many suburban homeless women and children were fleeing abusers, organizers shifted their focus to domestic violence survivors. "I buy all my clothes there," said Darr, who purchased her gown for the Purple Tie Ball, WINGS' annual fundraiser, at one of the resale shops.She recalled attending a black tie event where a photographer inquired about the designer of her black, beaded dress."WINGS Resale," replied Darr, who purchased the dress for $25.
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