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4 Ways that COVID-19 is affecting WINGS (and 2 things you can do to help)

March 27, 2020

The pandemic is causing immense challenges to Chicagoland-based domestic violence organizations like WINGS. What are they, and why do we need you? As the impact of the COVID-19 virus expands, WINGS continues to serve our clients by providing resources and housing to people suffering from domestic violence. Although it is hard to predict […]

WINGS Responds to Media about Impacts of Covid-19

March 23, 2020

While social distancing is best practice, home is not a safe place for victims of domestic violence. With tensions running high, abusers have increased access to victims as survivors can no longer go to work or visit friends. Although it is hard to predict the lasting impact of this epidemic, it is clear that […]

An update from our CEO in response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020

Dear Friends of WINGS, The past week has been one of unprecedented events in the history of our country and state. As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, terms like social distancing and remote working are being heard more and more as a directive from our leaders. At WINGS, we are taking these […]

Basket of Kindness – 99-Year-Old Donor Knits Hats for WINGS Children

January 3, 2020

Basket of Kindness - 99-Year-Old Donor Knits Hats for WINGS Children. Basket of Kindness-99-Year-Old Donor Knits Hats for WINGS Children. Ms. Spanier’s kind gesture warmed the hearts of many. Chicago Tribune features the story.

Five Harmful Responses to Domestic Violence Survivors

March 9, 2020

Five Harmful Responses to Domestic Violence Survivors...And 10 Appropriate Responses. Perhaps well-meaning, friends and family can easily share uniformed opinions that can hurt survivors of domestic violence. Here are five common responses that are harmful.

Empower Survivors this International Women’s Day

March 3, 2020

This International Women's Day, we celebrate women worldwide for their tenacity and collaboration in bettering themselves, their families and the world. Lena* is one of those women and without WINGS and its partners, she would be in a very different place than she is today.

Teen Advocate Turns Handicrafts Into Donations

February 18, 2020

Teen Advocate Turns Handicrafts Into Donations - In today’s blog as part of our Stories of Impact series, we honor Maci who advocates for WINGS domestic violence services & sells amazing handicrafts to raise funds.

Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence

February 14, 2020

Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence - Not always black eyes & bruises, domestic violence can look different depending on the relationship. Learn more.

Stories of Impact Series: WINGS Transforming Lives of Domestic Violence Victims

February 4, 2020

As we continue to celebrate our 35th anniversary, we share with you Fatima’s* success story as part of our Stories of Impact Series. WINGS transforms the lives of many domestic violence victims by providing a continuum of services and helping them achieve lives free of violence. Fatima*, a 23 year-old mother of a three year-old […]

20 Years of Volunteering with WINGS: Volunteer Spotlight

January 30, 2020

As WINGS continues to celebrate its 35th anniversary we are excited to also celebrate those who help us in our mission. We are grateful to have such amazing volunteers who play an important role in supporting our various programs and helping us achieve our mission. In this blog, we’d like to highlight Craig Powers who […]