WINGS FY2025 in Review: Expansions, Awards, & 40 Years of Impact

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 17, 2025
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This past year, WINGS recognized its 40th Anniversary. As we reflect on our fiscal year 2025, learn about WINGS many achievements for survivors of domestic violence. WINGS FY2025 was impactful: from winning awards to expanding programming, and much more.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On September 23, 2025
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year we will be highlighting 4 myths and 5 ways you can help. To spread the word on this pervasive issue, please […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 28, 2025
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WINGS Hospital Program Expands into Chicago: New this year, WINGS received a grant from the City of Chicago to expand the Hospital Program to Chicago. UI Health – University of Illinois at Chicago is the first medical system in the city for this programming.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 1, 2025
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WINGS Survivor Lifeline program pairs compassionate volunteer mentors with survivors moving out of domestic violence shelters. This past year, Survivor Lifeline expanded into Chicago, matched 84 survivors with mentors, and provided 1,267 hours of mentoring. Learn about a healing event participants experienced, a mentor’s perspective on why she continues to volunteer, and an upcoming educational event.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 28, 2025
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WINGS Program, Inc. just received two distinguished Purple Ribbon Awards from DomesticShelters.org: Interdisciplinary Team of the Year: WINGS Housing Programs and Intern of the Year: Samantha Holmes. Judged by a national panel of leading domestic violence professionals, these awards ensure that recipients are among the best in their field.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 21, 2025
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As WINGS Program, Inc. has expanded its housing programs and opened its Foglia Family Resource Center, more survivors need everyday household items and food to continue to break free […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On April 29, 2025
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, recently we caught up with Megan W., WINGS Director of Clinical Services, and Beth M., WINGS Director of Children and Family Services to discuss Foglia Family Resource Center (FFRC) updates, a little over one year since its opening.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 17, 2025
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WINGS invites you to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. Here are two ways to participate: WINGS 40th Anniversary Celebration on March 20th at Middleby Residential Showroom in Chicago and WINGS 40 Hours of Giving Challenge on April 25th – 26th.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 3, 2025
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Brain injury is often an overlooked consequence of domestic violence. March is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) awareness month and over the past year, WINGS has embarked on one of the first of its kind collaboration to improve access to care for survivors recovering from head injuries in the Chicagoland area.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 2, 2025
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WINGS has continued to grow the Children and Family Services Program through hiring more exceptional staff, providing Teen Dating Violence Education to youth, and offering counseling and support groups to youth in the community through the Foglia Family Resource Center (FFRC).