WINGS Partners with Luv City for Teen Dating Violence Awareness

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On February 26, 2026
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WINGS Program Inc., partnered with the talented teens of Luv City to create a series of effective PSAs for Teen Dating Violence Awareness. Learn More.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On January 27, 2026
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Read about the factors that make teens more susceptible to abuse, warning signs and ways to speak to teens about Teen Dating Violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On January 5, 2026
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. Over the years, WINGS has served human trafficking survivors through the agency’s Safe Houses. Learn about human trafficking and the similarities to domestic violence.

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.

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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 1, 2025
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WINGS Survivor Lifeline program pairs compassionate volunteer mentors with survivors moving out of domestic violence shelters. This past year, Survivor Lifeline expanded into Chicago, matched 84 survivors with mentors, and provided 1,267 hours of mentoring. Learn about a healing event participants experienced, a mentor’s perspective on why she continues to volunteer, and an upcoming educational event.

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

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 28, 2025
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WINGS Program, Inc. just received two distinguished Purple Ribbon Awards from DomesticShelters.org: Interdisciplinary Team of the Year: WINGS Housing Programs and Intern of the Year: Samantha Holmes. Judged by a national panel of leading domestic violence professionals, these awards ensure that recipients are among the best in their field.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On May 21, 2025
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As WINGS Program, Inc. has expanded its housing programs and opened its Foglia Family Resource Center, more survivors need everyday household items and food to continue to break free […]

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On April 29, 2025
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, recently we caught up with Megan W., WINGS Director of Clinical Services, and Beth M., WINGS Director of Children and Family Services to discuss Foglia Family Resource Center (FFRC) updates, a little over one year since its opening.