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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.

Suburban Safe House Updates and Pictures

September 2, 2024

Suburban Safe House Updates and Pictures: Committed to maintaining high-quality facilities, WINGS recently received funding to make upgrades.

WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review

August 27, 2024

WINGS had many achievements over Fiscal Year 2024: Rebecca's 25th Anniversary, Foglia Family Resource Center opening, new Head Injury Collaboration, and 11 graduates of WINGS housing programs were honored. Learn more about WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review.

As Survivor Lifeline Expands – WINGS Searches for Survivor Mentors

July 30, 2024

WINGS Survivor Lifeline program was created to be scalable and replicable. In the near future, WINGS has plans to further expand the program into the city of Chicago. As Survivor Lifeline expands, WINGS searches for more volunteer survivor mentors, especially mentors that are fluent in Spanish.

August is Make a Will Month

July 30, 2024

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.

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Survivors

July 17, 2024

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness month. Learn about how mental health intersects with domestic violence, tips for BIPOC individuals and resources.

WINGS Wins Two National Purple Ribbon Awards for Executive of the Year and Outstanding Fundraising Event

July 8, 2024

Judged by peers across the U.S. and Canada, WINGS Wins Two National Purple Ribbon Awards for Executive of the Year: Rebecca Darr and Outstanding Fundraising Event: Sweet Home Chicago.

WINGS Response to U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Prohibiting Abusers from Keeping Firearms

June 27, 2024

Here at WINGS, we are encouraged by the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s 8-1 decision that upholds a federal law prohibiting people subject to domestic violence orders of protection from having firearms. Listen to WINGS President & CEO Rebecca Darr's response to ABC 7 Chicago news

WINGS Celebration of Courage Honors 11 Survivor Graduates

June 26, 2024

This summer, WINGS Annual Celebration of Courage honored 11 survivor graduates and their children through a virtual celebration. Graduates shared inspirational messages and WINGS impact on their journey to freedom.

Her Voice, Their Voices: Black Women & Domestic Violence

June 21, 2024

La Tonya Walker, WINGS Chief Program Officer, recently wrote this piece for the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence website titled, “Her Voice, Their Voices: Black Women & Domestic Violence.” Read the powerful message below published in May.

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

Suburban Safe House Updates and Pictures

WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review

As Survivor Lifeline Expands – WINGS Searches for Survivor Mentors

August is Make a Will Month

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Survivors

WINGS Wins Two National Purple Ribbon Awards for Executive of the Year and Outstanding Fundraising Event

WINGS Response to U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Prohibiting Abusers from Keeping Firearms

WINGS Celebration of Courage Honors 11 Survivor Graduates

Her Voice, Their Voices: Black Women & Domestic Violence

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