Louise’s* Story: “What Can I Do?”

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On October 19, 2026
  • adult counseling, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children survivors dv, children's counseling, children's counseling domestic violence, community resources, community-based services, domestic abuse, Domestic Shelters, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence agency chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, domestic violence facts, domestic violence FAQ, domestic violence organization, domestic violence resource center, domestic violence success stories, DV agency, DV Myths, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family dv counseling, family services, FFRC, Foglia Family Resource Center, Housing Programs, mental health, mental health awareness, mental health domestic violence, mental health DV, mental illness, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, October Domestic Violence Awareness, power and control, Power and control wheel, success stories, support grounds dv, support groups, support groups domestic violence, TBI, TBI DV survivors, TBIs domestic violence, WINGS, WINGS Program
When the violence in her marriage escalated, Louise feared not only for her own safety, but for the safety of her son. Far from home and without a support system, she found herself asking a heartbreaking question: "What Can I Do?" The answer came when someone connected her with WINGS.
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Juliet’s Story, “What Safety Really Means”

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On October 12, 2026
  • adult counseling, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, community resources, community-based services, domestic abuse, Domestic Shelters, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence agency chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, domestic violence organization, domestic violence resource center, domestic violence success stories, DV agency, DV Myths, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family dv counseling, family services, FFRC, Foglia Family Resource Center, Housing Programs, mental health, mental health awareness, mental health domestic violence, mental health DV, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, October Domestic Violence Awareness, power and control, Power and control wheel, success stories, support grounds dv, support groups, support groups domestic violence, TBI, TBI DV survivors, TBIs domestic violence, WINGS, WINGS Program
Hear firsthand how Juliet’s experience with counseling and support groups at WINGS Foglia Family Resource Center (FFRC) helped her to heal.
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Mary’s Story: “I Never Thought I Would Be Needing WINGS, but I Sure Did.”

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On October 5, 2026
  • adult counseling, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children survivors dv, children's counseling, children's counseling domestic violence, community resources, community-based services, domestic abuse, Domestic Shelters, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence agency chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, domestic violence facts, domestic violence FAQ, domestic violence organization, domestic violence resource center, domestic violence success stories, DV agency, DV Myths, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family dv counseling, family services, FFRC, Foglia Family Resource Center, Housing Programs, mental health, mental health awareness, mental health domestic violence, mental health DV, mental illness, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, October Domestic Violence Awareness, power and control, Power and control wheel, success stories, support grounds dv, support groups, support groups domestic violence, TBI, TBI DV survivors, TBIs domestic violence, WINGS, WINGS Program
Mary, a former counseling client who experienced verbal and psychological abuse before beginning counseling at WINGS Foglia Family Resource Center (FFRC), shares her story.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – The Power of Counseling

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On September 21, 2026
  • adult counseling, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children survivors dv, children's counseling, children's counseling domestic violence, community resources, community-based services, domestic abuse, Domestic Shelters, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence agency chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, domestic violence facts, domestic violence FAQ, domestic violence organization, domestic violence resource center, DV agency, DV Myths, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family dv counseling, family services, Foglia Family Resource Center, Housing Programs, mental health, mental health awareness, Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health domestic violence, mental health DV, mental illness, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, October Domestic Violence Awareness, power and control, Power and control wheel, support grounds dv, support groups, support groups domestic violence, TBI, TBI DV survivors, TBIs domestic violence, WINGS, WINGS Program
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and all month we will be highlighting the power of counseling in helping survivors heal.
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WINGS Purple Tie Ball…Behind Every Mask is a Story of Strength

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On August 26, 2026
  • Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children services, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, dv survivors, DVAM, End Domestic Violence, Foglia Family Resource Center, Fundraiser, gala, Housing Programs, inspiration, masquerade ball, masquerade event Chicago, masquerade event schaumburg, masquerade gala, non-profit agencies, North Shore gala, northwest chicago, October Domestic Violence Awareness, Philanthropy, Purple Tie Ball, Schaumburg, Schaumburg gala, WINGS, WINGS Fundraiser, WINGS Program
In honor of domestic violence awareness month, WINGS is hosting its 26th Annual Purple Tie Ball on Saturday, October 3rd starting at 5:30pm at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Guests will be immersed in a grand masquerade ball atmosphere that will include a cocktail reception, full dinner, live music from Hello Weekend, and the presentation of the prestigious David K. Hill Award to an inspirational WINGS graduate.
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Thrift Like a Pro: Five Insider Tips

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 23, 2026
  • chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence organization, donations, DV agency, End Domestic Violence, Grand Reopening, Niles Resale Store, non-profit, Resale Arlington Heights, resale for domestic violence, Resale Schaumburg, Resale Store Expansion, resale suburban, suburban thrifting, Thrift, Thrift Store Arlington Heights, Thrift Store Niles, Thrift Store Schaumburg, Thrifting, thrifting chicago, thrifting Chicago suburbs, thrifting for domestic violence, Thrifting for DV, Thrifting for Survivors, thrifting tips, WINGS Program, WINGS Resale, WINGS Resale Arlington Heights, WINGS Resale Niles, WINGS Resale Schaumburg
Ever wondered how seasoned thrifters always seem to find the best treasures? Whether you're new to thrifting or looking to sharpen your saving skills, thrift like a pro using these five insider tips.
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WINGS Community Outreach Program: New Services in the North Shore & Barrington

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 8, 2026
  • Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children survivors dv, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence in affluent areas, domestic violence north shore, domestic violence organization, domestic violence resources Barrington, domestic violence resources North Shore, domestic violence survivors, DV agency, DV in affluent communities, DV in upscale neighborhoods, DV resources Barrington, DV Resources Evanston, DV Resources Niles, DV resources Skokie, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, non-profit, northwest chicago, volunteer domestic violence agency, volunteering with WINGS, WINGS, WINGS Program
Domestic violence exists in every community, including affluent ones. Survivors may face different barriers to services and WINGS has a new solution to best serve these survivors who are often suffering in silence. Learn more about WINGS Community Outreach Program, how it will help survivors in the North Shore and Barrington, and how you can help launch this program to save more lives.
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Rahm Emanuel Addresses Rising Domestic Violence Crisis at WINGS Men’s Alliance Luncheon

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On June 25, 2026
  • ABC 7 Chicago, ABC 7 Chicago Val Warner, Ambassador Emanuel, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence organization, domestic violence survivors, donations, DV agency, DV Hospital Program, End Domestic Violence, family services, John C. Siaccotta, Mayor of Chicago, Mayor of Chicago Emanuel, Men's Alliance, Men's Alliance to End Domestic Violence, non-profit agencies, Rahm Emanuel, Shelters, Val Warner, WINGS, WINGS Fundraiser, WINGS Program
WINGS hosted the Men’s Alliance Luncheon on Thursday, June 11th at The Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago, bringing together more than 175 business leaders, philanthropists, and community advocates united in ending domestic violence.
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WINGS Annual Celebration of Courage: Hope through Life’s Storms

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On June 23, 2026
  • celebration of courage, chicago metropolitan area, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, domestic violence survivors, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, Housing Programs, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Shelters, Survivor Stories, WINGS, WINGS Program
On a stormy night, WINGS’ annual Celebration of Courage brought together a powerful community of WINGS graduates, WINGS current clients, WINGS staff and more. At the virtual event, survivor graduates and their children were honored for their remarkable journeys toward safety and independence.
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Domestic Violence in LGBTQIA+ Relationships: Myths, Similarities, and Ways to be Supportive

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On June 1, 2026
  • Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, DV in LGBTQIA+ Relationships, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, LGBTQ Domestic violence, LGBTQ DV similarities, LGBTQ myths, LGBTQ relationships, LGBTQ Survivors, LGBTQIA domestic violence, LGBTQIA DV similarities, LGBTQIA DV survivors, LGBTQIA relationship myths, LGBTQIA survivors, northwest chicago, Ways to Advocate for LGBTQ, Ways to help LGBTQIA, ways to help LGBTQIA DV survivors, WINGS, WINGS Program
June is Pride month. WINGS highlights domestic violence in LGBTQIA+ relationships: myths, similarities, and ways to be supportive.
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