Flying Forward
Over 40 years, WINGS has evolved from a small grass roots organization to the largest provider of domestic violence services in Illinois. Throughout the years WINGS has served thousands of survivors who have healed and grown up to soar to incredible heights.
WINGS graduates have:
- Served in public office
- Organized flower donations to domestic violence shelters on Valentine’s Day
- Become board members of WINGS
- Become counselors to assist others
- And much more!
If you are reading this, you are someone who has made an impact on our agency and is a part of our history.
Thank you for believing in our mission. Together we can end domestic violence.
Celebrating WINGS 40th Anniversary
2025 WINGS Celebrate 40th Anniversary
More about WINGS History1985
Volunteers from St. Marcelline Church in Schaumburg respond to the needs of women & children.
1990
First residence opens in Des Plaines, IL
2000
WINGS first resale store opens in Palatine
2005
WINGS Suburban Safe House Opens
2010
WINGS Resale store in Palatine is destroyed in an electrical fire
2016
WINGS Metro Safe House opens
on Valentine’s Day
2021
WINGS surpasses one million nights of safe housing milestone
2023
Foglia Family Resource Center opens
1985
Volunteers from St. Marcelline Church in Schaumburg respond to the needs of women & children.
1990
First residence opens in Des Plaines, IL
2000
WINGS first resale store opens in Palatine
2005
WINGS Suburban Safe House Opens
2010
WINGS Resale store in Palatine is destroyed in an electrical fire
2016
WINGS Metro Safe House opens
on Valentine’s Day
2021
WINGS surpasses one million nights of safe housing milestone
2023
Foglia Family Resource Center opens
