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WGN Visits WINGS Resale Shops as “Tidying Up” Sparks Donations

April 19, 2019

Recently WGN visited WINGS Resale Shop to learn how Marie Kondo’s tidying up craze has positively impacted WINGS Resale store donations, ultimately providing more resources for families and individuals fleeing domestic violence.

WINGS Announces New Butterfly Club

April 9, 2019

WINGS Announces New Butterfly Club. Help break the cycle of domestic violence on a regular basis, consider joining our new monthly donor program. Learn More.

WINGS Recognizes National Volunteer Month – April 2019

April 2, 2019

Last year WINGS volunteers donated 63,135 hours. To celebrate these dedicated individuals, this April WINGS recognizes National Volunteer Month.

WINGS 12th Annual Fashion Show Draws 570 Attendees to End Domestic Violence

March 18, 2019

WINGS 12th Annual Fashion Show was a smashing success. On Sunday, March 3rd, 570 attendees and numerous sponsors raised over $300,000 towards the agency’s mission to provide housing, integrated services, education, and advocacy to end domestic violence.

WINGS Recognizes International Women’s Day

March 8, 2019

WINGS Recognizes International Women’s Day March 8th. Learn about this holiday of reflection of women's achievements and ways to celebrate.

WINGS Earns Major Honor for Innovation in Helping Domestic Violence Survivors

November 11, 2017

“The Safe House at WINGS Metro” Recognized with Chicago Innovation Award WINGS, a non-profit organization serving individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, has been recognized with a 2017 Chicago Innovation Award. WINGS was honored recently with a Neighborhood Award in the non-profit category for its latest innovation, The Safe House at WINGS Metro. The […]

Advocates Work to Keep Domestic Violence Victims Safe on Social Media

August 2, 2017

The ubiquity and popularity of social media have made it easier for people to keep track of one another. “Now everybody knows everybody’s family and friends,” says Barbara Helm, a safe adult advocate with domestic violence shelter and victim services provider Family Shelter Service. “Social media has become such a huge part of everybody’s life, […]

WINGS Graduate Gives Joy to other victims of domestic violence

February 9, 2017

People Magazine Online/February 2017 In 2005, Sarah McClarey woke up in a domestic violence shelter on Valentine’s Day and decided that she needed to feel some beauty and love. Determined to celebrate her freedom after being beaten and verbally abused for four years, the Chicago mom of two went out to a flower shop after […]

WINGS fundraiser focuses on victims of domestic violence

December 29, 2016

Chicago Tribune/December 2016 The 13th annual Sweet Home Chicago fundraiser was held Dec. 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel to benefit WINGS, an agency that provides safe houses and support for families affected by domestic violence. The family-friendly brunch raised over $1 million and attracted more than 400 supporters, including 202 children, who enjoyed an […]

Denise Brown Continues To Raise Money For Domestic Violence Victims

October 21, 2016

CBS2/October 2016 CHICAGO (CBS) – Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, is in town this week to raise money for domestic violence victims. 22-years ago, the O.J. Simpson saga brought domestic violence to the national spotlight. Since then, Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, has fought to end it, CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov […]

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WGN Visits WINGS Resale Shops as “Tidying Up” Sparks Donations

WINGS Announces New Butterfly Club

WINGS Recognizes National Volunteer Month – April 2019

WINGS 12th Annual Fashion Show Draws 570 Attendees to End Domestic Violence

WINGS Recognizes International Women’s Day

WINGS Earns Major Honor for Innovation in Helping Domestic Violence Survivors

Advocates Work to Keep Domestic Violence Victims Safe on Social Media

WINGS Graduate Gives Joy to other victims of domestic violence

WINGS fundraiser focuses on victims of domestic violence

Denise Brown Continues To Raise Money For Domestic Violence Victims

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