WINGS Awarded Four Prestigious National Domestic Violence Awards

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On May 22, 2026
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WINGS Program, Inc. recently received four distinguished Purple Ribbon Awards from DomesticShelters.org: Christy Martin, Survivor of the Year; Jewel-Osco, Business Partner of the Year; Megan Wiesner, Team Member of the Year; and More Than a Phone, Outstanding National Organization.

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On May 22, 2026
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Despite Illinois laws and local Cook County executive orders prohibiting federal immigration agents from making arrests at state courthouses or staging on county property, the Chicago Sun Times recently reported […]

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On May 1, 2026
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Read 4 ways WINGS domestic violence counseling and support groups change lives for adult survivors. Learn what can be done now that this funding […]

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On March 27, 2026
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This April, WINGS recognizes its 41st anniversary of serving survivors of domestic violence. Take a look at our impact over Fiscal Year 2025, as well as a look at our accomplishments and growth since our founding in 1985. Read about WINGS graduate Tiffany and her full circle moment.

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On March 26, 2026
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In honor of National Volunteer Month, WINGS volunteers share why they continue to donate their time and support our mission to end domestic violence.

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On March 11, 2026
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March is National Women’s History Month. Part of that history is shared in stories of resilience that are passed down through families. This story is about a portrait of Anne. Read below about how an old wedding photo sparked a conversation about what it could have been like to be a domestic violence survivor in the 1930's.

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On February 26, 2026
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WINGS Program Inc., partnered with the talented teens of Luv City to create a series of effective PSAs for Teen Dating Violence Awareness. Learn More.

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On January 27, 2026
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Read about the factors that make teens more susceptible to abuse, warning signs and ways to speak to teens about Teen Dating Violence.

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On January 26, 2026
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WINGS Metro Safe House Recognizes 10th Anniversary Serving Chicago Domestic Violence Survivors: On Valentine’s Day 2016, WINGS Metro Safe House opened its doors to domestic violence survivors. Over the past 10 years, WINGS Metro has provided over 125,000 nights of secure shelter to more than 1,700 survivors, ultimately helping clients find hope, healing, and stability.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On January 5, 2026
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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.

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WINGS Awarded Four Prestigious National Domestic Violence Awards

Domestic Violence Survivors Face Increased Barriers as a Result of Federal Immigration Agents

4 Ways Domestic Violence Counseling Changes Lives

WINGS Impact: Digital Annual Report & Tiffany’s Full Circle Moment

WINGS Volunteers Share Why They Donate Their Time

A Portrait of Anne: Shedding Light on the Life of a Domestic Violence Survivor in the 1930’s

WINGS Partners with Luv City for Teen Dating Violence Awareness

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

WINGS Metro Safe House Recognizes 10th Anniversary Serving Chicago Domestic Violence Survivors

Human Trafficking and the Similarities to Domestic Violence

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