Five Harmful Responses to Domestic Violence Survivors

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 9, 2020
Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, non-profit, northwest chicago, Support dv survivors, WINGS

Five Harmful Responses to Domestic Violence Survivors...And 10 Appropriate Responses. Perhaps well-meaning, friends and family can easily share uniformed opinions that can hurt survivors of domestic violence. Here are five common responses that are harmful.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 3, 2020
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This International Women's Day, we celebrate women worldwide for their tenacity and collaboration in bettering themselves, their families and the world. Lena* is one of those women and without WINGS and its partners, she would be in a very different place than she is today.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 18, 2020
chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, northwest chicago, Philanthropy, youth making a difference

Teen Advocate Turns Handicrafts Into Donations - In today’s blog as part of our Stories of Impact series, we honor Maci who advocates for WINGS domestic violence services & sells amazing handicrafts to raise funds.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 14, 2020
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Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence - Not always black eyes & bruises, domestic violence can look different depending on the relationship. Learn more.

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 […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On January 30, 2020
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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 […]

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 […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On January 7, 2020
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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 […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 23, 2019
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WINGS RECOGNIZED AS A 4-STAR CHARITY. Charity Navigator, America's premier charity evaluator, has given WINGS the highest rating for a 4th consecutive year.

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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Five Harmful Responses to Domestic Violence Survivors

Empower Survivors this International Women’s Day

Teen Advocate Turns Handicrafts Into Donations

Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence

Stories of Impact Series: WINGS Transforming Lives of Domestic Violence Victims

20 Years of Volunteering with WINGS: Volunteer Spotlight

A QUINCEAÑERA TO REMEMBER

New Decade of New Resolutions: Prioritize Charitable Giving

WINGS RECOGNIZED AS A 4-STAR CHARITY

WINGS Donors Make an Impact

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