WINGS for kids is by almost all measures a comparatively strong, performance-driven organization with a robust program model designed with extraordinary attention to detail. The program is managed and delivered with fidelity by the organization’s staff.
Michael Bailin
Former President of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation

WINGS WEAVES COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL EDUCATION INTO A FRESH & FUN PROGRAM

Our Vision >>>

The vision of WINGS is that all kids will develop social and emotional skills so they can be successful in life. Our mission is to teach these skills – how to behave well, make good decisions and build healthy relationships - to elementary school age kids. We do this by weaving a comprehensive social and emotional learning curriculum into a fresh and fun after school program. Kids get the life lessons they need to succeed and be happy and they get a safe place to call home after school.

HOW WINGS GOT OFF THE GROUND >>>

Founder Ginny Deerin decided to dedicate her life to giving at-risk kids social and emotional skills because at 40 years old, she could have used WINGS.

Read her story here.

WINGS FOR ALL KIDS >>>

We've always been national in scope with our vision to give all kids WINGS. Our 3-year plan maps out how we're beginning to do this.

FACTS ON THE FLY >>>

  • Born in 1996 and has served over 3,400 kids
  • Currently serve 600+ kids every single day
  • Operate programs at four Charleston County Elementary Schools in North Charleston, SC
  • Operate programs at two Fulton County Elementary Schools in Atlanta, GA
  • More than 75 AmeriCorps members enrolled in college serve as WINGSLeaders
  • Only U.S. organization focused solely on social and emotional learning after school