Survivor Lifeline: Making Meaningful Moments

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 July 9, 2025
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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 […]

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 February 28, 2025
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Rolling out the red carpet, WINGS presents the 2nd Annual BLOSSOM fashion show on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 21c Museum Hotel in Chicago at 6:00pm. Produced by Zzazz Productions, the runway will feature Hollywood glam gowns by Janet Mandell. The show will once again be hosted by Nigel Barker, internationally renowned photographer and judge on the hit TV show America’s Next Top Model. The event will honor Whitney Reynolds, Host and Executive Producer of the Emmy-nominated Whitney Reynolds Show.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 31, 2024
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In 2025, WINGS recognizes its 40th Anniversary in providing services to survivors of domestic violence. This year we will share favorite memories of our agency’s history, reflect on our growth, and share ways to engage in our mission to end domestic violence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Survivor Lifeline: Making Meaningful Moments

WINGS Honors 13 Survivor Graduates at Celebration of Courage

WINGS Program, Inc. Recognized with Two Prestigious National Domestic Violence Awards

BLOSSOM Fashion Show to be Hosted by TV Personality Nigel Barker and Feature Hollywood Glam Stylings by Janet Mandell

WINGS Recognizes 40th Anniversary

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

Domestic Violence Summit Welcomed Activists Denise Brown and Mark Wynn

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – 4 Ways to Join In

WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review

August is Make a Will Month

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