The Word from WINGS

The Word on WINGS
Spring 2010

Greetings!
I saw the first green tip of the crocus leaves peeking out from the ground today. A sure sign that spring will arrive as long as I'm patient.

What have you been impatiently waiting for? Change? Growth? Something you've worked hard toward? As this season of renewal and re-birth begins, know that WINGS is here to assist you on the road to healing or supporting those you love who are healing. Let us know what we can do to help you "spring" forward this season.

Thank you for reading and Happy Spring -

Anne Guarnera, LPC
Executive Director

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR SURVIVORS
Did you attend a WINGS support group for six months or more? Are you a student currently enrolled in community college, vocational school, technical school, or a university? You may be eligible for the Helen M. McLoraine Opportunity Scholarship offered by The Denver Foundation. The Helen M. McLoraine Opportunity Scholarship Program was created to provide educational scholarships for individuals who have had to face extraordinary or challenging circumstances, have actively taken steps to improve their lives, and are committed to advancing their education.The application deadline is April 14, 2010, so apply today! Click here to access the application or contact WINGS for more information at 303-238-8660.

THANK YOU ACTION-ALERT RESPONDERS!

WINGS sent an action alert in January asking survivors to take a short survey on their experience with seeking help from their abuse and what effect mandatory reporting laws might have on seeking help. We'd like to thank those of you who responded and let you know that the Colorado legislature is considering Senate Bill 10-066 which would clarify the intent of the current statute on mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect when the victim is age 18 or over.

To date we've received 112 responses and 70% of those reported that knowing a mandatory report would be made about their abuse to law enforcement would influence their decision to seek help and 60% said this would cause them to not seek help at all.

WINGS has testified in support of this legislation because we believe it is important for survivors to have a voice in the reporting of their abuse when there are no other children in known or suspected danger.

The bill has passed the Senate and moves to the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 22nd. The hearing will be heard in Room 0107 of the Capitol building.

WIN ROCKIES SEASON TICKETS!
Wouldn't you love a chance to see the Colorado Rockies redeem themselves this year?
You can help WINGS raise funds and win a pair of season tickets to 20 of the best games the Rockies will play this season. Includes opening day, Cubs games, July fireworks games, and other assorted day and evening games.

Raffle tickets are only $10 and the drawing will be held just in time for opening day on Monday, April 5th.

1st Prize: (2) tickets for 20-Game Mini Plan in
Section 107, Row 7 (Right field box at Coors Field)

2nd Prize: $100 Amazon.com gift certificate

To purchase tickets:
Call 303-238-8660 or email aguarnera@wingsfound.org

Mail a check to:
WINGS Foundation
8725 W. 14th Avenue, Suite 150
Lakewood, CO 80215

NEW SUPPORT GROUPS IN 2010

Two new support groups have recently started at the WINGS office in Lakewood.

Monday Lakewood Women
Meets from 6pm-8pm

Saturday Lakewood Women (Spanish Group)
Meets from 10am - Noon

Call the WINGS office today at 303-238-8660 or 800-373-8671 to find out about a support group in your area. We have 18 of them!