What is domestic violence?

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On January 5, 2021
  • domestic abuse, Domestic Violence, intimate partner violence, spousal abuse, WINGS, WINGS Program
Breaking the cycle of domestic violence is at the center of everything we do at WINGS, but what is domestic violence, and how does it present itself in a relationship? […]
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Stories of Impact Series: WINGS Transforming Lives of Domestic Violence Victims

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On February 4, 2020
  • Chicago, children services, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, Housing Programs, non-profit, WINGS
As we continue to celebrate our 35th anniversary, we share with you Fatima’s* success story as part of our Stories of Impact Series. WINGS transforms the lives of many domestic […]
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20 Years of Volunteering with WINGS: Volunteer Spotlight

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On January 30, 2020
  • volunteer chicago nonprofit, volunteer domestic violence agency, volunteer domestic violence shelter, volunteer opportunities, volunteering near me, volunteering with WINGS
As WINGS continues to celebrate its 35th anniversary we are excited to also celebrate those who help us in our mission. We are grateful to have such amazing volunteers who […]
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A QUINCEAÑERA TO REMEMBER

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On January 16, 2020
  • Chicago suburbs, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, End Domestic Violence, hispanic heritage month, Housing Programs, quinceanera, WINGS, WINGS Program
“When families serve families, we will continue to create a healthy environment for our guests to heal” A Quinceañera is a Hispanic tradition of the celebration of girl’s fifteenth birthday […]
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New Decade of New Resolutions: Prioritize Charitable Giving

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On January 7, 2020
  • charitable giving, chicago nonprofit, domestic violence organization, domestic violence service provider illinois, donate chicago, giving back, new decade resolution, new year resolutions, volunteer chicago
You have started a new year with a list of new beginnings. Your list consists of eating healthier, exercising, traveling, spending more time with family, and more! These are all […]
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WINGS Donors Make an Impact

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On December 2, 2019
  • AmazonSmile, Domestic Violence, Donate, Give, Giving Tuesday, WINGS
WINGS Donors Make an Impact - In Fiscal Year 2019, WINGS provided over 80,000 nights of safe, peaceful shelter to men, women, and children. Learn more.
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WINGS Client Shares Heartfelt Thank You for Quilt

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On November 18, 2019
  • Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence illinois, WINGS, WINGS Blog, WINGS Client, WINGS Stories
First served through the WINGS Hospital Program, a client shares her heartfelt thank you note for a quilt. Not only was the gift impactful, it also symbolized the impact of […]
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November Kicks Off the Season of Giving!

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On November 4, 2019
  • domestic violence agency, donate illinois, Holiday donations, Season of giving, WINGS
As we head into the end of the year, the charitable spirit seems to sweep in and call each of us to acts of kindness during the holiday season.  WINGS […]
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A WINGS Graduate Honored

  • Posted by Anna Bard
  • On October 14, 2019
  • Domestic Violence, Purple Tie Ball, Stop domestic violence, WINGS
Jessica* came to WINGS Safe House with her daughter. Through WINGS domestic violence education groups, case management, and counseling with Life Span, she displayed an amazing strength and made a […]
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