5 Ways You Can Help WINGS Survivors this Holiday Season

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On November 3, 2025
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Looking for a way to assist survivors of domestic violence in your community? Learn 5 ways you can help WINGS survivors this holiday season.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On September 23, 2025
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year we will be highlighting 4 myths and 5 ways you can help. To spread the word on this pervasive issue, please […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 28, 2025
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WINGS Hospital Program Expands into Chicago: New this year, WINGS received a grant from the City of Chicago to expand the Hospital Program to Chicago. UI Health – University of Illinois at Chicago is the first medical system in the city for this programming.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 28, 2025
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Have you always been interested in becoming a thrift-savvy shopper, but unsure how to make the most of your experience? We have compiled 4 tips for the thrifting enthusiast.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 20, 2025
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WINGS Program, Inc. announces its 25th Annual Purple Tie Ball, set to transform the Westin Hotel in Rosemont into an enchanted garden on Saturday, October 4th, starting at 6:00 PM. This year’s event will shine a spotlight on Domestic Violence Awareness Month and award the prestigious David K. Hill Award to a remarkable WINGS graduate.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 1, 2025
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WINGS Survivor Lifeline program pairs compassionate volunteer mentors with survivors moving out of domestic violence shelters. This past year, Survivor Lifeline expanded into Chicago, matched 84 survivors with mentors, and provided 1,267 hours of mentoring. Learn about a healing event participants experienced, a mentor’s perspective on why she continues to volunteer, and an upcoming educational event.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 9, 2025
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Recently, WINGS honored 13 Survivor graduates and their children at the agency’s Celebration of Courage virtual event. Graduates shared inspirational messages and WINGS impact on their journey to freedom. Children’s […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 21, 2025
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As WINGS Program, Inc. has expanded its housing programs and opened its Foglia Family Resource Center, more survivors need everyday household items and food to continue to break free […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 26, 2025
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Last year WINGS 2,328 volunteers donated 64,153 hours of service, the equivalent of 31 full-time employees! As April is National Volunteer Month, volunteers share why they support WINGS, the largest domestic violence agency in Illinois.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 17, 2025
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WINGS invites you to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. Here are two ways to participate: WINGS 40th Anniversary Celebration on March 20th at Middleby Residential Showroom in Chicago and WINGS 40 Hours of Giving Challenge on April 25th – 26th.