Palatine Nonprofit, Wings, Secures Grant from North Shore Exchange

The board of directors of North Shore Exchange (NSE), the Chicago-area luxury consignment nonprofit, is proud to announce that WINGS is a 2020 grant recipient. NSE is announcing $192,000 in charitable grants to 11 Chicagoland charities

today, and has donated $2,000,000 to a variety of Chicago area charitable organizations since its inception in 2014.

"Homelessness, food insecurity and mental health issues among Chicago area families have skyrocketed because of the pandemic," said Wendy Serrino, president of the board, North Shore Exchange. "Local organizations need our critical support. On behalf of all the volunteers and employees of North Shore Exchange, we're so proud to be announcing these grants at this unprecedented time. And we're grateful to our consignors and loyal shoppers for making it all possible."

Like most retailers, North Shore Exchange closed its three retail sites for several months, impacting available grant money. NSE, which operates retail locations in suburban Glencoe, at Westfield mall in Skokie and in Chicago at 900 North Michigan Shops, offers upscale and luxury designer women's clothing and accessories as well as a curated collection of home furnishings and decor - and every purchase gives back to Chicagoland children and families in need.

"During these uncertain times, it makes such a difference to know that we have the support and partnership of North Shore Exchange," said Rebecca Darr, President and CEO of WINGS. "The incidence of domestic violence has risen sharply during the last 6 months with the stress of the pandemic and WINGS staff have stepped up to take care of more families in innovative ways including using hotel suites to house moms with their kids so that they are not stuck in an abusive environment. The support from North Shore Exchange will ensure that we maintain and

increase the level of services and housing we can provide."

Each 2020 recipient organization focused on the acute needs of hunger, homelessness, health care and abuse. For WINGS, the need is greater than ever.

Continued Darr, "Like most organizations, our biggest need is to cover general operating expenses. We appreciate that North Shore Exchange is providing flexibility in the funding. It will allow us to provide the continuum of services and housing that take families from crisis to

self-sufficiency."

The full list of organizations receiving NSE philanthropic grants follows:

1. Care for Real

2. Family Service of Glencoe

3. Fenix Centro de Salud Health Center

4. Greater Chicago Food Depository

5. La Casa Norte

6. Margaret's Village

7. Northern Illinois Food Bank

8. Sarah's Circle

9. The Harbour

10. The Night Ministry

11. Wings

North Shore Exchange is an award-winning Illinois nonprofit with luxury consignment boutiques in Glencoe, Chicago and Skokie as well as an online store featuring an edited collection of women's upscale and luxury designer clothing and accessories, along with beautiful home

furnishings. As a 501 (c) (3), all of the organization's profits benefit Chicagoland charities and nonprofit organizations helping families and children. Charities interested in applying for a grant should visit North Shore Exchange's website for details on how to apply.

To learn more about North Shore Exchange or to shop, visit www.northshoreexchange.org.