WINGS Metro Safe House Recognizes 10th Anniversary Serving Chicago Domestic Violence Survivors

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On January 26, 2026
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WINGS Metro Safe House Recognizes 10th Anniversary Serving Chicago Domestic Violence Survivors: On Valentine’s Day 2016, WINGS Metro Safe House opened its doors to domestic violence survivors. Over the past 10 years, WINGS Metro has provided over 125,000 nights of secure shelter to more than 1,700 survivors, ultimately helping clients find hope, healing, and stability.
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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.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 4 Myths and 5 Ways You Can Help

  • 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 […]
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WINGS Honors 13 Survivor Graduates at Celebration of Courage

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 9, 2025
  • 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
Recently, WINGS honored 13 Survivor graduates and their children at the agency’s Celebration of Courage virtual event. Graduates shared inspirational messages and WINGS impact on their journey to freedom. Children’s […]
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WINGS Program, Inc. Recognized with Two Prestigious National Domestic Violence Awards

  • 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.
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WINGS Resale Store in Niles Expands Storefront Benefitting Survivors

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On September 23, 2024
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WINGS Resale in Niles, 8349 W. Golf Road, is expanding its store by 4,000 square feet this week. A ribbon cutting and afterhours shopping event for the store’s Grand Re-Opening is being held Thursday, September 26th, at 6:00pm.
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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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Suburban Safe House Updates and Pictures

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On September 2, 2024
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Suburban Safe House Updates and Pictures: Committed to maintaining high-quality facilities, WINGS recently received funding to make upgrades.
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WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On August 27, 2024
  • 2024, A New Direction, celebration of courage, Charity Navigator, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children services, children survivors dv, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, DV Hospital Program, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, Fiscal Year 2024, Housing Programs, non-profit agencies, Philanthropy, WINGS, WINGS Program
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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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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