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Domestic Violence and Strangulation…4 Facts and 4 Myths

September 20, 2023

Strangulation is one of the most serious indicators that the violence will escalate. Read more below about domestic violence and strangulation, including 4 facts and 4 myths.

WINGS Celebration of Courage Honors 15 Inspirational Survivor Graduates

August 25, 2023

WINGS Annual Celebration of Courage honored 15 survivor graduates and their children through a virtual celebration. Graduates shared inspirational messages and WINGS impact on their journey to freedom.

WINGS Fiscal Year 2023 in Review – Awards and Growth

August 23, 2023

This past year WINGS expanded the number of survivors served in Community Based Services and earned a total of five national Purple Ribbon Awards. Learn more about WINGS Fiscal Year 2023 in Review.

WINGS Safe Houses: Frequently Asked Questions and Staff Spotlight on Raquel, Kitchen Coordinator at WINGS Metro

June 22, 2023

A stay at a WINGS Safe House is often the first step towards a new life for those who are fleeing an abuser. Safe House staff share frequently asked questions and we spotlight Raquel, WINGS Metro’s Kitchen Coordinator, who heals through meals.

WINGS Resale Awarded Outstanding Thrift Shop of the Year from National Domestic Violence Evaluator

May 18, 2023

DomesticShelters.org has announced WINGS Resale as one of the winners of the 2023 Purple Ribbon Awards for Outstanding Thrift Shop of the Year. Purple Ribbon awards are judged by a national panel of respected professionals from the domestic violence field.

WINGS Award-Winning Survivor Lifeline: Connecting Clients to Survivor Mentors

April 24, 2023

Read firsthand accounts from both Survivor Lifeline Mentees and Mentors. Learn how you can make a difference during WINGS Week of Giving.

Chicago Music Industry Icon Norm Winer and WXRT Personality Wendy Rice Join WINGS Honorary Leadership Council

April 18, 2023

Chicago music industry icon Norm Winer and WXRT air Personality Wendy Rice recently joined WINGS Honorary Leadership Council. They look to bring their expertise and connections to further WINGS mission of ending domestic violence.

Volunteers Empower WINGS Mission: Meet Bonnie, Preeti, Linda and Lily

April 10, 2023

Volunteers empower WINGS mission to end domestic violence and donate their time in many ways. Meet WINGS volunteers Bonnie, Preeti, Linda and Lily.

WINGS Shares Stories of Inspiring Survivors in Honor of Women’s History Month

March 27, 2023

March is Women’s History Month. Throughout WINGS 37 years of service to the community, the agency has seen thousands of examples of inspiring women overcoming seemingly impossible challenges. Below WINGS shares stories below of inspiring survivors in honor of Women’s History Month: Michelle, Maudell, Sarah and Jennifer.

Human Trafficking and the Similarities to Domestic Violence

January 26, 2023

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.

Domestic Violence and Strangulation…4 Facts and 4 Myths

WINGS Celebration of Courage Honors 15 Inspirational Survivor Graduates

WINGS Fiscal Year 2023 in Review – Awards and Growth

WINGS Safe Houses: Frequently Asked Questions and Staff Spotlight on Raquel, Kitchen Coordinator at WINGS Metro

WINGS Resale Awarded Outstanding Thrift Shop of the Year from National Domestic Violence Evaluator

WINGS Award-Winning Survivor Lifeline: Connecting Clients to Survivor Mentors

Chicago Music Industry Icon Norm Winer and WXRT Personality Wendy Rice Join WINGS Honorary Leadership Council

Volunteers Empower WINGS Mission: Meet Bonnie, Preeti, Linda and Lily

WINGS Shares Stories of Inspiring Survivors in Honor of Women’s History Month

Human Trafficking and the Similarities to Domestic Violence

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