4 Ways Domestic Violence Counseling Changes Lives

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On May 1, 2026
  • adult counseling, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children's counseling, children's counseling domestic violence, community resources, community-based services, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence agency chicago suburbs, domestic violence organization, domestic violence resource center, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family dv counseling, family services, Foglia Family Resource Center, mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health domestic violence, mental health DV, mental illness, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, support grounds dv, support groups, support groups domestic violence, WINGS, WINGS Program
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Read 4 ways WINGS domestic violence counseling and support groups change lives for adult survivors. Learn what can be done now that this funding […]
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Meet WINGS Transportation Team

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On April 28, 2026
  • Donation pick-ups, Donation Pickups, furniture deliveries, furniture pick-ups, Transportation Team, WINGS Transportation Team
Three million pounds of donated items came through WINGS Logistics Center last year and you might be surprised to learn that only three WINGS staff moved and handled 90% of these items…often twice. Those three WINGS staff consist of WINGS Transportation Team: Michael, Luis, and Steve.
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WINGS Impact: Digital Annual Report & Tiffany’s Full Circle Moment

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On March 27, 2026
  • 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 April, WINGS recognizes its 41st anniversary of serving survivors of domestic violence. Take a look at our impact over Fiscal Year 2025, as well as a look at our accomplishments and growth since our founding in 1985. Read about WINGS graduate Tiffany and her full circle moment.
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WINGS Metro Safe House Recognizes 10th Anniversary Serving Chicago Domestic Violence Survivors

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On January 26, 2026
  • 10th Anniversary, 10th Anniversary Safe House, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence organization, DV agency, DV shelter, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, non-profit, non-profit agencies, Shelters, WINGS, WINGS Metro Safe House, WINGS Program
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
  • 2025, 2025 review, 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
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
  • children survivors dv, children's counseling, children's counseling domestic violence, domestic abuse, Domestic Shelters, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, domestic violence facts, domestic violence FAQ, domestic violence organization, DV agency, DV Myths, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, Housing Programs, mental health awareness, non-profit, October Domestic Violence Awareness, power and control, Power and control wheel, TBI, TBI DV survivors, TBIs domestic violence, WINGS, WINGS Program
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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Survivor Lifeline: Making Meaningful Moments

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On August 1, 2025
  • Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence mentors, domestic violence organization, domestic violence resources, DV agency, DV mentors, DV resources, End Domestic Violence, Housing Programs, mentoring, mentoring program, mentorship, non-profit, northwest chicago, Pandemic, purple ribbon award winning, Survivor Lifeline, survivor mentors, WINGS, WINGS Program
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.
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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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BLOSSOM Fashion Show to be Hosted by TV Personality Nigel Barker and Feature Hollywood Glam Stylings by Janet Mandell

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On February 28, 2025
  • 21 c Hotel Chicago, BLOSSOM Fashion Show, BLOSSOM Fashion Show Chicago, Chicago Fashion Show, Chicago Hounds Rugby, couture, CS Magazine, Domestic Violence, domestic violence awareness, domestic violence fundraiser, dv event, fashion for a cause, Fashion Show, Janet Mandell, Koval, L'Oreal, Modern Luxury, nigel barker, nonprofit event, nonprofit sponsorship, Ruffino, Tracey Mayer, Whitney Reynolds, WINGS, WINGS Program, zzazz productions
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.
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