August is Make a Will Month

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 30, 2024
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August is National Make a Will Month. Creating a will is a powerful step everyone can take to ensure their wishes are honored. Below are three myths about wills and information to set up a free and secure will in under 20 minutes.
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BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Survivors

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 17, 2024
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July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness month. Learn about how mental health intersects with domestic violence, tips for BIPOC individuals and resources.
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WINGS Wins Two National Purple Ribbon Awards for Executive of the Year and Outstanding Fundraising Event

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 8, 2024
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Judged by peers across the U.S. and Canada, WINGS Wins Two National Purple Ribbon Awards for Executive of the Year: Rebecca Darr and Outstanding Fundraising Event: Sweet Home Chicago.
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WINGS Response to U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Prohibiting Abusers from Keeping Firearms

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On June 27, 2024
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Here at WINGS, we are encouraged by the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s 8-1 decision that upholds a federal law prohibiting people subject to domestic violence orders of protection from having firearms. Listen to WINGS President & CEO Rebecca Darr's response to ABC 7 Chicago news
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WINGS Celebration of Courage Honors 11 Survivor Graduates

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On June 26, 2024
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This summer, WINGS Annual Celebration of Courage honored 11 survivor graduates and their children through a virtual celebration. Graduates shared inspirational messages and WINGS impact on their journey to freedom.
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Her Voice, Their Voices: Black Women & Domestic Violence

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On June 21, 2024
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La Tonya Walker, WINGS Chief Program Officer, recently wrote this piece for the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence website titled, “Her Voice, Their Voices: Black Women & Domestic Violence.” Read the powerful message below published in May.
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Meet Machelle – Day in the Life of WINGS Tenant Relations Manager

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On May 29, 2024
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Machelle shares what a day in her role can look like: move-ins, move-outs, and working with WINGS many departments to help survivors take their next big step towards stability and freedom from abuse.
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WINGS Responds to New Data Showing Increase in Need for Domestic Violence Shelters

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On May 29, 2024
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The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, who oversees the statewide domestic violence hotline, has released new numbers from their 2023 report showing a significant increase in requests for domestic violence shelters.
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WINGS Pioneers Coordinated Response for Survivors Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On May 1, 2024
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WINGS is embarking on one of the first of its kind coordinated collaboration to improve access to care for survivors recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in the Chicagoland area. WINGS and eight domestic violence partner agencies are working with local hospitals to provide a toolkit and develop procedures for domestic violence survivors recovering from TBIs. As a result, survivors will receive all eligible resources ranging from additional scans, to housing, to assistance with setting and meeting goals.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month; 3 Myths and 6 Tips About Mental Health

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On April 29, 2024
  • Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence organization, dv survivors, mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health domestic violence, mental health DV, mental health tips, mental illness, mental illness myths, WINGS, WINGS Program
Did you know that mental health and domestic violence are often intertwined? The trauma caused from domestic abuse puts survivors at risk for developing mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and PTSD. Learn about 3 mental illness myths and 6 tips to improve your own mental health and well-being.
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