Tequila’s Story – WINGS Offers an Umbrella in Life’s Storm

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On December 2, 2024
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This #GivingTuesday, we want to share why we are continually in awe and inspired by the resilient survivors WINGS has the honor to meet. Tequila is one of the 1,221 survivors WINGS served last year. While she is the hero in her own story, your support allowed WINGS to offer an umbrella during her life’s storm.
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Domestic Violence Summit Welcomed Activists Denise Brown and Mark Wynn

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On November 5, 2024
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In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, on October 29th attendees gathered at the Union League of Chicago for a Domestic Violence Summit. Hosted by The Chicago Bar Association, WINGS Program, Inc., The Illinois State Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, the Domestic Violence Summit had a full day of expert speakers including, the Domestic Violence Summit welcomed activists Denise Brown and Mark Wynn, and others.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – 4 Ways to Join In

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On October 1, 2024
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Hear from WINGS survivors whose lives have been impacted & learn 4 ways to join in.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Hears Directly from Survivors at Gender-Based Violence Roundtable

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On September 3, 2024
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with survivors of gender-based violence at WINGS Metro Safe House for a roundtable. Survivors shared with the mayor their first-hand knowledge of what additional financial resources are needed to make Chicago a safe city for survivors.
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WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On August 27, 2024
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WINGS had many achievements over Fiscal Year 2024: Rebecca's 25th Anniversary, Foglia Family Resource Center opening, new Brain Injury Collaboration, and 11 graduates of WINGS housing programs were honored. Learn more about WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review.
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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 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
  • celebration of courage, chicago metropolitan area, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, domestic violence survivors, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, Housing Programs, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Shelters, Survivor Stories, WINGS, WINGS Program
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
  • Black Women & Domestic Violence, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence and African American women, DV and black women, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, microaggressions, Mother's Day, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, racism, unheard survivors, WINGS, WINGS Program
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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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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