WINGS Program, Inc. Provides One Million Nights of Safe Housing

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On September 9, 2021
Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children survivors dv, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, End Domestic Violence, Milestone, million nights, non-profit, northwest chicago, WINGS, WINGS Program

WINGS Program, Inc. Provides One Million Nights of Safe Housing and Shelter. “To me, one million nights of housing represents the journeys of thousands of resilient individuals who persevered," Rebecca Darr shares.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 23, 2021
Chicago, Chicago suburbs, children survivors dv, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, non-profit, northwest chicago, WINGS, WINGS Program

WINGS recently completed FY2021 and we have been reflecting on our impact to the Chicagoland area. Read updates about WINGS Suburban Safe House, WINGS Metro Safe House, Housing Programs, Children & Family Services and Community Based Programs over the last year.

Barrington Survivor’s Fund – Comprehensive Domestic Violence Services

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 28, 2021
Barrington, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, DV agency, DV shelter, End Domestic Violence, safe housing, WINGS

The Barrington Survivors Fund provides comprehensive domestic violence (DV) services to Barrington residents: counseling, hotel stays, transportation, DV training to medical staff and maintenance projects at WINGS Transitional Home in Barrington.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On June 30, 2021
Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children services, children survivors dv, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, DV agency, End Domestic Violence, family services, Housing Programs, safe housing, WINGS, WINGS Program

Children, so often invisible in the discussion around domestic violence, are at an incredible risk of depression, drug use and even being part of a domestic violence situation themselves. WINGS Children and Family Services Program serves these invisible victims by addressing the root issues and breaking the cycle of violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On June 11, 2021
abuse, career assistance, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, emotional abuse, employment, Financial Abuse, job, Money Management, success stories, WINGS

Four Examples of Domestic Violence Survivors Triumphing Over Financial Abuse. Nearly all domestic violence cases involve financial abuse. However, WINGS has seen many stories of triumph and empowerment, which has been fueled by our community of supporters.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On March 31, 2021
chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, economic abuse, Financial Abuse, Money Management, northwest chicago, reasons they stay, WINGS, WINGS Program

Financial abuse is the number one reason someone may not be able to leave or may force them to return to an abusive situation. Research has shown up to 99% of all domestic violence cases involve financial abuse. Read about what financial abuse looks like, how it complicates survivors leaving, economic impacts and how WINGS assists these survivors.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 8, 2021
Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, children survivors dv, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, DV safe house, DV shelter, Housing Programs, non-profit, WINGS, WINGS Program

On a cold day in February 2016, WINGS Metro Safe House opened its doors. When it opened, WINGS Metro became the first new domestic violence Safe House in Chicago to be opened in over a decade. This month, WINGS Metro recognizes its 5-year Anniversary.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 10, 2020
Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, DV agency, mural, non-profit, WINGS Program, wintrust

WINGS is honored to be featured on the Wintrust Building along the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago for six weeks through the month of December 2020. This colorful and impactful mural will highlight WINGS mission to end domestic violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 1, 2020
candle making, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, child entrepreneur, child philanthropist, children, Children giving back, children services, children survivors dv, crafting, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, donations, entrepreneur, lite up your moments by kelly, pandemic crafting, Philanthropy, WINGS, WINGS Program

Eight-year-old Kelly made many children smile when she recently donated new toys for children at our WINGS Metro Safe House. She was able to make this caring donation as a result of her successful, customized candle making business: Lite Up Your Moments By Kelly.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On November 23, 2020
chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children survivors dv, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, Housing Programs, non-profit, northwest chicago

Why I Give to WINGS - A Story of Overcoming Domestic Violence. A WINGS donor shared her daughter’s story to let other women know that there is hope.

Page 6 of 8«‹4 567 8 ›»

WINGS Program, Inc. Provides One Million Nights of Safe Housing

Reflecting on WINGS Impact over Fiscal Year 2021

Barrington Survivor’s Fund – Comprehensive Domestic Violence Services

WINGS Children and Family Services Program – Serving Invisible Victims of Domestic Violence

Four Examples of Domestic Violence Survivors Triumphing Over Financial Abuse

The Number One-Way Abusers Control: Financial Abuse

WINGS Metro Safe House Recognizes 5 Year Anniversary

WINGS Mural Featured on Wintrust Building in Chicago

8-Year-Old Kelly Donates New Gifts from own Candle Making Business

Why I Give to WINGS – A Story of Overcoming Domestic Violence

wings program, inc.