WHY IS WINGS BUILDING A NEW CAMPUS?
The mission of Wings is to provide social, emotional, vocational, adult community living support and guidance for our Members and their families. Until now, community living has only been a dream of Wings and its founders. In 2019, Wings was gifted 75 acres, which allowed us to create a master plan.

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WILL THE NEW COMMUNITY BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE MORE MEMBERS? HOW MANY?
The master plan will ultimately be able to accommodate significant growth in our day program -- up to 200. Our master plan will provide 15 homes for 120 Members. Our first phase of building the permanent community will allow for growth in our day program up to 200.

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HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO BUILD?
The first phase will cost $20M which includes program building, community building, one home -- representing approximately 37K square feet -- site work and infrastructure, operations support and a maintenance reserve.

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WILL THE DAY PROGRAM MOVE TO THE NEW LOCATION?
Yes, we opened the day program at our new location in November of 2024! The aim is to create a vibrant, thriving community that encourages growth in all aspects of life.

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WHAT WILL HAPPEN OUR FORMER LOCATION?
The former, 7,500 square foot location is a rented space that Wings left behind. Rent savings of $100K annually will be repurposed toward the increased operations of Wings’ new campus.

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WILL DAY PROGRAM TUITION BE IMPACTED?
The day program tuition remains flat in 2025.

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WHERE DO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TYPICALLY LIVE?
Typically, adults with intellectual disabilities live with parents or family Members; however, many are now outliving their parents. In those instances, adults with intellectual disabilities live in Section 8 Housing, Group Homes / Supportive Housing, Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities (Nursing Homes) or perhaps the family has a Special Needs Trust that owns a private home / pays rent and hires 24/7 care.

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HOW MUCH IS WINGS RAISING IN THE CAMPAIGN?
To build Phase I -- Wings is raising $20M. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————

WHEN DO YOU PLAN TO START CONSTRUCTION AND HOW LONG IS THE BUILD PROCESS?
The Greg and Sandy Olson Program Center was completed in Q4 of 2024. Construction on remaining buildings of phase 1 is slated to begin in Q1 of 2025. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————

ARE OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING BEING PURSUED, BEYOND PHILANTHROPY?
Yes, Wings is actively pursuing New Market Tax Credits and funding through the Oklahoma Housing Finance Authority. These are early stage discussions, but we are working to utilize all available funding streams to launch the new community.

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CAN PLEDGES BE MADE TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN?
Yes, gifts can be pledged over time -- preferably three years, but the Board will allow up to five years. To lessen the impact of interest payments on bridge financing for the project, Wings is asking donors to consider substantial pledge payments in years 1 and 2, rather than simply dividing the payments evenly. Stock gifts are also accepted.