4 Ways Domestic Violence Counseling Changes Lives

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • 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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WINGS Impact: Digital Annual Report & Tiffany’s Full Circle Moment

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On March 27, 2026
  • 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
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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A Portrait of Anne: Shedding Light on the Life of a Domestic Violence Survivor in the 1930’s

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On March 11, 2026
  • Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, Housing Programs, International Women's Day, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, Survivors, volunteer domestic violence agency, WINGS, WINGS Program, Women, Womens History Month
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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WINGS Metro Safe House Recognizes 10th Anniversary Serving Chicago Domestic Violence Survivors

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • 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.
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WINGS FY2025 in Review: Expansions, Awards, & 40 Years of Impact

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On December 17, 2025
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This past year, WINGS recognized its 40th Anniversary. As we reflect on our fiscal year 2025, learn about WINGS many achievements for survivors of domestic violence. WINGS FY2025 was impactful: from winning awards to expanding programming, and much more.
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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.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 4 Myths and 5 Ways You Can Help

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On September 23, 2025
  • children survivors dv, children's counseling, children's counseling domestic violence, domestic abuse, Domestic Shelters, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, domestic violence facts, domestic violence FAQ, domestic violence organization, DV agency, DV Myths, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, Housing Programs, mental health awareness, non-profit, October Domestic Violence Awareness, power and control, Power and control wheel, TBI, TBI DV survivors, TBIs domestic violence, WINGS, WINGS Program
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 […]
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WINGS Hospital Program Expands into Chicago

  • 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.
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WINGS Celebrates 40 Years of Life-Changing Impact at Enchanted Purple Tie Ball

  • 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.
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WINGS Honors 13 Survivor Graduates at Celebration of Courage

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 9, 2025
  • 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
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 […]
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