Meet Machelle – Day in the Life of WINGS Tenant Relations Manager

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 29, 2024
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Machelle shares what a day in her role can look like: move-ins, move-outs, and working with WINGS many departments to help survivors take their next big step towards stability and freedom from abuse.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 29, 2024
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The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, who oversees the statewide domestic violence hotline, has released new numbers from their 2023 report showing a significant increase in requests for domestic violence shelters.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 1, 2024
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WINGS is embarking on one of the first of its kind coordinated collaboration to improve access to care for survivors recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in the Chicagoland area. WINGS and eight domestic violence partner agencies are working with local hospitals to provide a toolkit and develop procedures for domestic violence survivors recovering from TBIs. As a result, survivors will receive all eligible resources ranging from additional scans, to housing, to assistance with setting and meeting goals.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On April 29, 2024
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Did you know that mental health and domestic violence are often intertwined? The trauma caused from domestic abuse puts survivors at risk for developing mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and PTSD. Learn about 3 mental illness myths and 6 tips to improve your own mental health and well-being.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 28, 2024
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A New Direction (AND) became a program of WINGS in 2022; however, Program Coordinator Rita has been dedicated to serving survivors in the Beverly – Morgan Park neighborhoods for 40 years. As March is National Social Worker Month, learn more about A New Direction and Program Coordinator Rita's Dedication to Survivors in the community.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On January 30, 2024
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Over the last seven years, WINGS Resale Stores have provided more than $183,000 worth of donations to survivors. Have you ever wondered how donations get to clients?

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 15, 2023
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Ximena* was recently awarded WINGS 2023 David K. Hill Award recognizing an inspiring survivor. She shares her journey with WINGS: “Sometimes in life, one phone call can completely change your life. My name is Ximena and this is my story. It’s not how I expected my life to turn out, but I promise you, it has a happy ending.”

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On September 29, 2023
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn more about how common domestic violence is, examples of tactics that abusers use to keep survivors in the relationship, and how domestic violence impacts a survivor’s health. Help is available, you are not alone.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 23, 2023
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This past year WINGS expanded the number of survivors served in Community Based Services and earned a total of five national Purple Ribbon Awards. Learn more about WINGS Fiscal Year 2023 in Review.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On April 24, 2023
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Read firsthand accounts from both Survivor Lifeline Mentees and Mentors. Learn how you can make a difference during WINGS Week of Giving.

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Meet Machelle – Day in the Life of WINGS Tenant Relations Manager

WINGS Responds to New Data Showing Increase in Need for Domestic Violence Shelters

WINGS Pioneers Coordinated Response for Survivors Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; 3 Myths and 6 Tips About Mental Health

Learn More about A New Direction and Program Coordinator Rita’s Dedication to Survivors

How WINGS Resale Helps Clients

A Life-Changing Phone Call – Ximena’s Journey with WINGS

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

WINGS Fiscal Year 2023 in Review – Awards and Growth

WINGS Award-Winning Survivor Lifeline: Connecting Clients to Survivor Mentors

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