Mathaus Entertainment continues to do the right thing by donating a portion of the proceeds from music sales to benefit the WINGS organization.  By purchasing our music, you are making a lasting contribution to those who need it most; woman and children in need of safe shelter.

About WINGS

WINGS (Women In Need Growing Stronger) has been serving women and kids who were homeless or suffering the effects of domestic violence since 1985. In addition to providing housing (WINGS has a 45-bed emergency shelter, 4 shared-living homes in Barrington, Palatine, Schaumburg and Park Ridge, a four-flat in Skokie and 16 apartments scattered throughout the north and northwest suburbs) we also offer services that include financial and emotional counseling, career assistance, children & family services, hospital and legal advocacy, referrals, mentoring, goal setting, food pantries, and assistance with back-to-school supplies, holidays and other special events.

The length of time a woman stays in WINGS housing varies. Our emergency domestic violence shelter, or Safe House, allows single women and women with children to stay for up to 90 days. Our bedrooms are family-style so that children will feel secure at all times and activities and services are planned for children to help them deal with the trauma they have experienced.

WINGS 4 shared living homes are designed for unemployed women and, depending on the size of the home, will accommodate 1 to 3 families at a time. During the six months stay, staff works closely with women to develop a resume and find employment.

WINGS apartments, scattered throughout Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Skokie, allow women to stay for 2 years. During this time women set personal goals that enables them to work, go to school, and care for themselves and their children. While living in the apartments, women pay 30% of their adjusted gross income to offset their costs. Women are not required to pay anything while living in the Safe House or shared-living homes.

WINGS is able to provide 1-on-1 individualized attention to the women and children we serve. This commitment by staff and volunteers leads to greater opportunities of growth and a higher likelihood of achieving emotional independence, financial stability, and a life free from violence.

WINGS is funded entirely by donations and receives funding from a very diverse group that includes individuals, corporations, foundations, faith communities, civic organizations, federal, state and local governments, special events and our own three Resale stores. In fact, thirty percent of WINGS income is derived from Resale!

WINGS staff, Board of Directors and volunteers are very proud of the many women who have successfully graduated from our programming. WINGS Safe House, which opened in January, 1985, has been a critical step for women fleeing violence in their homes. We would love to be able to give you and your client a tour of the shelter so you can see for yourselves some of the great work that has been accomplished on behalf of those in greatest need.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about WINGS and please let me know if you would like any additional information, or visit us a www.wingsprogram.com.

Sincerely,
Terri Channer
Sr. Director of Development
WINGS - "Women in Need Growing Stronger -
             Giving flight to hopes and dreams"

WINGS
P.O. Box 95615
Palatine, IL 60095

Office: 847-519-7820 ext. 210
Fax: 847-519-7821
Mobile: 847-400-6117
www.wingsprogram.com