WINGS Community Outreach Program: New Services in the North Shore & Barrington

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 8, 2026
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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
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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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4 Ways Domestic Violence Counseling Changes Lives

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On May 1, 2026
  • adult counseling, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children's counseling, children's counseling domestic violence, community resources, community-based services, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence agency chicago suburbs, domestic violence organization, domestic violence resource center, DV agency, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family dv counseling, family services, Foglia Family Resource Center, mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health domestic violence, mental health DV, mental illness, non-profit, non-profit agencies, northwest chicago, support grounds dv, support groups, support groups domestic violence, WINGS, WINGS Program
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
  • 10th Anniversary, 10th Anniversary Safe House, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence agency chicago, domestic violence organization, DV agency, DV shelter, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, non-profit, non-profit agencies, Shelters, WINGS, WINGS Metro Safe House, WINGS Program
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
  • 2025, 2025 review, A New Direction, celebration of courage, Charity Navigator, Chicago, chicago metropolitan area, Chicago suburbs, children services, children survivors dv, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, domestic violence agency, domestic violence organization, DV agency, DV Hospital Program, dv survivors, End Domestic Violence, family services, Fiscal Year 2024, Housing Programs, non-profit agencies, Philanthropy, WINGS, WINGS Program
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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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 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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