The majority of WINGS kids come from single-parent homes and the single caregiver is often an older sibling or grandparent. This is the situation for two current WINGS kids who are being raised by their grandmother, or Gigi as they call her. Every day, Gigi takes the bus to WINGS to pick up her grandkids, … Read More
Finding WINGS Written by: Jackson Averill, 16 years old We are so honored and moved by Jackson’s words, we just had to share them with you. Keep soaring, Jackson! As a child growing up in a privileged community, my sense of the scope of the world was somewhat limited. Until my mother started working for … Read More
Charleston Students Celebrate Diversity, Meet with Pen Pals at Kindred Kids Gathering on May 16 Kids Get to Know New Friends, Build Bridges Despite Differences Charleston, S.C. – Kindred Kids, a pen pal program that promotes friendship and understanding among kids from diverse backgrounds in Charleston, will host a spring gathering on Wednesday, May … Read More
A Night to Remember Our parents and guardians are so important to us. Twice a year each afterschool program hosts parent events with various themes based on the school or program’s likes and interests. Last month, WINGS at Burns Elementary School hosted prom – and not just any prom – a Black Panther-inspired WAKANDA FOREVER prom! So much … Read More