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Human Trafficking and the Similarities to Domestic Violence

January 8, 2025

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. Over the years, WINGS has served human trafficking survivors through the agency’s Safe Houses. Learn about human trafficking and the similarities to domestic violence.

WINGS Recognizes 40th Anniversary

December 31, 2024

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.

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

December 2, 2024

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.

Domestic Violence Summit Welcomed Activists Denise Brown and Mark Wynn

November 5, 2024

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.

5 Ways You Can Help WINGS Survivors this Holiday Season

November 4, 2024

Looking for meaningful way to make a difference this holiday season? Read on for 5 Ways You Can Help WINGS Survivors this Holiday Season.

WINGS Creates Winter Wonderland at Purple Tie Ball

October 8, 2024

Guests at WINGS 24th Annual Purple Tie Ball will enter a winter wonderland on Saturday, October 26th at the Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire.

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

October 1, 2024

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Hear from WINGS survivors whose lives have been impacted & learn 4 ways to join in.

WINGS Resale Store in Niles Expands Storefront Benefitting Survivors

September 23, 2024

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.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Hears Directly from Survivors at Gender-Based Violence Roundtable

September 3, 2024

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.