WINGS Raises More than $600,000 to Benefit Domestic Violence Victims

A recent fundraiser held at the Four Seasons raised funds to perpetuate the many programs aimed at helping domestic violence victims reach a positive future.

WINGS Activities For Women's History Month

WINGS Partners with Rep. Fred Crespo and the Streamwood Woman's Club on a poster contest for Women's History Month.

March is Women's History Month.WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stonger) exists to help women move from abuse and homelessness to a new life filled with peace and prosperity, a press release states. During this month, WINGS celebrates the success of all of the women who courageously overcame very difficult situations. The public's support of WINGS' events and resale stores make it possible for WINGS to help them. Over the last 26 years, thousands of women have come to WINGS. Because of the support of the public, they have a a better life. WINGS will present its 5th annual Resale Fashion Show on Sunday, March 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Meadows Club, 2950 West Golf Rd. in Rolling Meadows. Tickets for the fundraiser are $45. The fashion …

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Verizon Donated More Than $300,000 To Illinois Domestic Violence Organizations

Verizon Wireless donated more than $300,000 to domestic violence prevention organizations in 2011.

Information submitted by Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless announced that the company donated $312,500 in 2011 to Illinois nonprofits focused on preventing and raising awareness about domestic violence and providing direct support to residents. Among the organizations receiving grants was Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) located in Palatine. “Verizon’s goal is to help break the cycle of domestic violence in Illinois by supporting outstanding organizations in our communities that have a track record of success with public outreach and education to prevent future violence, as well as programs that serve women and families who have survived abuse,” stated T.J. Fox, Verizon Wireless region president, in a press release. The $312,500 in …

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Palatine Happenings

Dueling Piano and Silent Auction to Benefit WINGS, Jaycees

Musical fundraiser and auction to aid abused women and children.

People can support Women in Need Growing Stronger, commonly known as WINGS, and enjoy dueling pianos at a fundraiser Friday. WINGS works to end domestic violence and homelessness in the north and northwestern suburbs, according to its website, www.wingsprogram.com. On Friday, March 18 at the Hotel Indigo, 920 West Northwest Highway, Dueling Piano and Silent Auction Fundraiser will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to support the organization. The Palatine Jaycees are organizing the event. “If you have never seen Dueling Pianos perform you are in for a treat,” said Jackie Butler, chair of the fundraiser, in a press release. “This event will help support the work that the Palatine Jaycees do in our community and WINGS,” she stated. A fire…

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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Hotshots, Elements Therapeutic Massage, Cutting Edge Salon and More

This week Frugal Family found deals at Vittorio De Roma, Hotshots, WINGS resale shop, Elements Therapeutic Massage and Cutting Edge Salon & Spa.

This column is dedicated to giving you great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions: 1. Vittorio De Roma Italian Bistro, 154 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine Deal: $10.95 daily specials served with choice of house salad or soup Good Through: Sunday through Thursday in March 2. Hotshots, 53 W. Slade St., Palatine Deal: $12.95 weekend entree special. Check the sign at the door to see if it's double pork chops, baby …

Demolition Begins on Former WINGS Building

Just days after what would have been its tenth anniversary, tear down has begun at the former resale shop that went up in flames this summer.

 It's been more than 10 years since the former WINGS Resale Shop opened its doors at the corner of Northwest Highway and Rohlwing Road. Now, only portions of the building remain as demolition is underway after a devastating fire in June. "Everybody is really torn about the old building coming down, because it is an end of an era for us," said Rebecca Darr, executive director of WINGS. "It's ironic, because I just ran into a woman who helped me open that store on the tenth anniversary of our ribbon cutting ceremony, which was Nov. 4, 2000," said Darr.  "That was the only ribbon cutting that I ever missed, because I gave birth to my twins two days before," Darr said. But, it also is a new beginning for WINGS. The mission of WINGS is to end …

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WINGS New Resale Shop Opens to Strong Business

Park Place location restores nonprofit's funding source, provides psychological boost.

The WINGS resale store has opened in its new location at 1315 N. Rand Road and already is enjoying brisk business. "We're doing gangbusters," said WINGS Executive Director Rebecca Darr. "We can't sort and tag stuff and get it on the floor fast enough." Located in the Park Place Shopping Center, the store opened almost exactly five months after the June 18 fire that destroyed the previous store at the intersection of Northwest Highway and Rohlwing Road. Store manager Pat Cinquini said shoppers from the old store were eager for the new one to open. "We've got a lot of new customers," she said, "but it's really good to see the old friendly faces. It's like getting the family back together. … There've been a lot of hugs going 'round." The new …

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WINGS readies new resale store

Four months after dramatic fire, charity is back in business.

Four months after a fire destroyed its Palatine resale shop, the charity WINGS is readying a new store at 1315 N. Rand Road in the Park Place Shopping Center. The store, located between TJ Maxx and Half-Price Books, could open as soon as Sept. 25, said WINGS Executive Director Rebecca Darr. "We know the community is anxious for us to get back up and running," said store manager Pat Cinquiny. Volunteers have spent the last week at the new location unpacking boxes and bags of donated items and stocking the shelves and clothing racks. "It's beginning to look like a store!" Cinquiny said as she watched volunteers fill shelves with plates and glasses. The opening of the new store will come as a relief to WINGS, which stands for Women in Need …

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