WINGS Metro Safe House Recognizes 10th Anniversary Serving Chicago Domestic Violence Survivors

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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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On November 25, 2025
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In WINGS Corner: Boxing Legend Christy Martin. While promoting a film about her life, Christy Martin took time to attend WINGS events.

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 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 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.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On December 31, 2024
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In 2025, WINGS recognizes its 40th Anniversary in providing services to survivors of domestic violence. This year we will share favorite memories of our agency’s history, reflect on our growth, and share ways to engage in our mission to end domestic violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On September 3, 2024
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with survivors of gender-based violence at WINGS Metro Safe House for a roundtable. Survivors shared with the mayor their first-hand knowledge of what additional financial resources are needed to make Chicago a safe city for survivors.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On June 27, 2024
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Here at WINGS, we are encouraged by the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s 8-1 decision that upholds a federal law prohibiting people subject to domestic violence orders of protection from having firearms. Listen to WINGS President & CEO Rebecca Darr's response to ABC 7 Chicago news

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On June 26, 2024
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This summer, WINGS Annual Celebration of Courage honored 11 survivor graduates and their children through a virtual celebration. Graduates shared inspirational messages and WINGS impact on their journey to freedom.

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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.

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WINGS Metro Safe House Recognizes 10th Anniversary Serving Chicago Domestic Violence Survivors

In WINGS Corner: Boxing Legend Christy Martin

WINGS Honors 13 Survivor Graduates at Celebration of Courage

WINGS Invites You to Celebrate it’s 40th Anniversary

WINGS Recognizes 40th Anniversary

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Hears Directly from Survivors at Gender-Based Violence Roundtable

WINGS Response to U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Prohibiting Abusers from Keeping Firearms

WINGS Celebration of Courage Honors 11 Survivor Graduates

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

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