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.

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 30, 2024
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Shannon*, a domestic violence survivor, began counseling services through WINGS Hospital Program. As a result of designated funding, WINGS is now helping Shannon pursue her career dreams of becoming a paralegal. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, read how counseling has assisted Shannon take steps toward her bright future.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On September 20, 2023
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Strangulation is one of the most serious indicators that the violence will escalate. Read more below about domestic violence and strangulation, including 4 facts and 4 myths.

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 August 18, 2022
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Milestones, Highlights, Expansions and Awards: WINGS FY2022 in Review. Learn about WINGS outcomes and solutions to end domestic violence.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On August 23, 2021
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WINGS recently completed FY2021 and we have been reflecting on our impact to the Chicagoland area. Read updates about WINGS Suburban Safe House, WINGS Metro Safe House, Housing Programs, Children & Family Services and Community Based Programs over the last year.

Barrington Survivor’s Fund – Comprehensive Domestic Violence Services

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On July 28, 2021
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The Barrington Survivors Fund provides comprehensive domestic violence (DV) services to Barrington residents: counseling, hotel stays, transportation, DV training to medical staff and maintenance projects at WINGS Transitional Home in Barrington.

Posted by Sarah Swiston
On January 26, 2021
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WINGS Hospital Program – “Goes Above and Beyond” for Family. Read on to hear one survivor’s journey through WINGS Hospital Program, in her own words.

Posted by Anna Bard
On November 18, 2019
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First served through the WINGS Hospital Program, a client shares her heartfelt thank you note for a quilt. Not only was the gift impactful, it also symbolized the impact of […]

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WINGS Fiscal Year 2024 in Review

WINGS Pioneers Coordinated Response for Survivors Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries

WINGS Helps Survivor Pursue her Career Dreams

Domestic Violence and Strangulation…4 Facts and 4 Myths

WINGS Fiscal Year 2023 in Review – Awards and Growth

Milestones, Highlights, Expansions and Awards: WINGS FY2022 in Review

Reflecting on WINGS Impact over Fiscal Year 2021

Barrington Survivor’s Fund – Comprehensive Domestic Violence Services

WINGS Hospital Program – “Goes Above and Beyond” for Family

WINGS Client Shares Heartfelt Thank You for Quilt

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