New Foglia Family Resource Center Opens for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On November 20, 2023
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WINGS has opened the Foglia Family Resource Center (FFRC), a state-of-the-art counseling center for survivors of domestic violence. The FFRC will provide free domestic violence services and expand community counseling services to adults, teens, and child survivors.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 23, 2023
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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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 18, 2023
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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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On April 18, 2023
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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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 27, 2023
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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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On January 26, 2023
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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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On November 2, 2022
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While no relationship is perfect, it is crucial to know how to identify abuse. Domestic Violence can take many forms and builds over time. Below are 9 warning signs of domestic violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On October 31, 2022
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Christy Martin was one of the first athletes to bring female boxing to the national stage and gained celebrity status. Despite her professional career triumphs and rise to fame, Christy was being controlled and abused at the hands of her husband, who was also her trainer. World famous boxer Christy Martin shares her story of survival at a fundraiser on November 15th benefitting WINGS and The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 18, 2022
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Milestones, Highlights, Expansions and Awards: WINGS FY2022 in Review. Learn about WINGS outcomes and solutions to end domestic violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 26, 2022
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July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness month. Learn about how mental health intersects with domestic violence, tips for BIPOC individuals and resources.

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New Foglia Family Resource Center Opens for Survivors of Domestic Violence

WINGS Fiscal Year 2023 in Review – Awards and Growth

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

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

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

Human Trafficking and the Similarities to Domestic Violence

9 Warning Signs of Domestic Violence

World Famous Boxer Christy Martin Shares Her Story of Survival on November 15th

Milestones, Highlights, Expansions and Awards: WINGS FY2022 in Review

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Survivors

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