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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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 Invites You to Celebrate it’s 40th Anniversary

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On March 17, 2025
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WINGS invites you to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. Here are two ways to participate: WINGS 40th Anniversary Celebration on March 20th at Middleby Residential Showroom in Chicago and WINGS 40 Hours of Giving Challenge on April 25th – 26th.
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WINGS 40 Hours of Giving Starts Friday, April 25th

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On March 3, 2025
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Starting Midnight Friday, April 25th, WINGS 40 Hours of Giving event challenges teams of supporters to come together to raise funds for the Spreading Our WINGS Campaign. This initiative is expanding our award-winning services to meet the increased needs we are seeing for domestic violence solutions and expand into new communities.
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5 Ways You Can Help WINGS Survivors this Holiday Season

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On November 4, 2024
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Looking for meaningful way to make a difference this holiday season? Read on for 5 Ways You Can Help WINGS Survivors this Holiday Season.
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WINGS Creates Winter Wonderland at Purple Tie Ball

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On October 8, 2024
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Guests at WINGS 24th Annual Purple Tie Ball will enter a winter wonderland on Saturday, October 26th at the Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire.
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WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On August 27, 2024
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WINGS had many achievements over Fiscal Year 2024: Rebecca's 25th Anniversary, Foglia Family Resource Center opening, new Brain Injury Collaboration, and 11 graduates of WINGS housing programs were honored. Learn more about WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review.
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WINGS Wins Two National Purple Ribbon Awards for Executive of the Year and Outstanding Fundraising Event

  • Posted by Sarah Swiston
  • On July 8, 2024
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Judged by peers across the U.S. and Canada, WINGS Wins Two National Purple Ribbon Awards for Executive of the Year: Rebecca Darr and Outstanding Fundraising Event: Sweet Home Chicago.
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