by hopeWINS | Aug 26, 2026 | News & Updates
Who We Are Hope WINS was founded from lived experience and a belief that still guides us today: families should not have to navigate life alone. Founded and led by parents who understand both the joys and challenges of raising children, we are a Freeport-based...
by hopeWINS | Aug 21, 2026 | News & Updates
For families in the Freeport area struggling to find healthy connections with their children, a local organization exists specifically to help children find and build relationships. Freepod host Alan Wenzel spoke with Linsey McDanel, founder & leader of Hope WINS,...
by hopeWINS | Aug 21, 2026 | MAC Camp, News & Updates
We’re excited to continue offering MAC Camp on No School Days throughout the 2026–2027 school year! These camp days provide children with a fun, safe, relationship-centered environment filled with games, social-emotional learning, hands-on activities, community...
by hopeWINS | Apr 17, 2026 | News & Updates, Parent Support Group, RISE Family Connection Night
This spring, Hope WINS created two powerful opportunities for families to come together, learn, and grow in meaningful ways. By thoughtfully designing experiences that center both connection and education, these evenings reflected the heart of what it means to support...
by hopeWINS | Apr 13, 2026 | News & Updates
How Hope WINS is Helping Shape a Stronger Future for Families in Illinois Something powerful happened over two days in March… and it’s the kind of momentum that ripples far beyond a meeting room. The Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF) brought together...
by hopeWINS | Mar 19, 2026 | Get Involved, News & Updates
There’s lots going on at Hope WINS! Check out all of the important information below: Soup fundraiser – Learn more! Mac and Cheese at Big O’s – All of March! Mac Camp Summer interest form: https://forms.gle/U26c5Brnexk1tXb66 Join us on Memorial Day...