Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 14, 2020
Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, non-profit, northwest chicago, red flags, WINGS Program

Red Flags: Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence - Not always black eyes & bruises, domestic violence can look different depending on the relationship. Learn more.

Posted by Anna Bard
On February 4, 2020
Chicago, children services, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, Housing Programs, non-profit, WINGS

As we continue to celebrate our 35th anniversary, we share with you Fatima’s* success story as part of our Stories of Impact Series. WINGS transforms the lives of many domestic […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On January 3, 2020
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Basket of Kindness - 99-Year-Old Donor Knits Hats for WINGS Children. Basket of Kindness-99-Year-Old Donor Knits Hats for WINGS Children. Ms. Spanier’s kind gesture warmed the hearts of many. Chicago Tribune features the story.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 23, 2019
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WINGS RECOGNIZED AS A 4-STAR CHARITY. Charity Navigator, America's premier charity evaluator, has given WINGS the highest rating for a 4th consecutive year.

Posted by Anna Bard
On December 2, 2019
AmazonSmile, Domestic Violence, Donate, Give, Giving Tuesday, WINGS

WINGS Donors Make an Impact - In Fiscal Year 2019, WINGS provided over 80,000 nights of safe, peaceful shelter to men, women, and children. Learn more.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On November 28, 2019
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Giving Thanks for 35 Years - WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr shares special message. "We are proud of so many accomplishments and so grateful for all of the support"

Posted by Anna Bard
On November 18, 2019
Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence illinois, WINGS, WINGS Blog, WINGS Client, WINGS Stories

First served through the WINGS Hospital Program, a client shares her heartfelt thank you note for a quilt. Not only was the gift impactful, it also symbolized the impact of […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On October 14, 2019
Domestic Violence, Purple Tie Ball, Stop domestic violence, WINGS

Jessica* came to WINGS Safe House with her daughter. Through WINGS domestic violence education groups, case management, and counseling with Life Span, she displayed an amazing strength and made a […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On October 1, 2019
Domestic Violence, October, October Domestic Violence Awareness, WINGS

Domestic Violence Awareness Month was established in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to bring together advocates across the country that are on the front lines of battling […]

Posted by Anna Bard
On September 16, 2019
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ALAS, a program of WINGS, serves men and women in the community who are experiencing domestic violence. The goal of the program is to identify and support LatinX clients in […]