Wings Program, Inc.

Mission

The mission of WINGS Program, Inc. is to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence.

Causes

Domestic Violence , Family Violence Shelters , Homeless & Housing , Homeless Centers , Human Services , Temporary Housing , Thrift Shops

Programs

? 2 domestic violence emergency shelters: o Chicago Lawn community on the southwest side of the city ? (length of stay: 120 days) o Northwest suburbs of Cook County ? (length of stay: 6 weeks) ? 21 homes and apartments in north and northwest suburban Cook County o No-cost shared living homes for unemployed survivors of domestic violence and their children (length of stay: 6 months) o Apartments for employed survivors and their children. Clients pay 30% of their adjusted gross income toward rent. (length of stay: 2 years) ? 8 permanent supportive housing units for survivors with a medical disability. o Clients pay 30% of their adjusted gross income toward rent. (length of stay: undetermined) ? 2 Neighborhood stabilization homes o Affordable housing for low and moderate income families WINGS wrap-around services include: o Safety Planning o Goal Setting o Individual & Group Counseling o Budget planning and financial empowerment classes o Support groups o Crisis intervention & management at local hospitals o Children & family services o Recreational activities o Art & play therapy for children o Access to vocational counseling o Mentoring o Acculturation services for Latina women o Referrals

Demographics

victims become survivors

Areas

the area of domestic violence