WINGS to host Valentine's Drag Extravaganza to support LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence

CHICAGO (WLS) -- According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, two out of every five gay men, and 50% of lesbian women, experience domestic violence. Many of these survivors face overwhelming obstacles when finding help.

To raise awareness, WINGS is hosting a celebration that's all about love, in all its forms. The Chicago nonprofit is throwing its first ever Valentine's Drag Extravaganza. It'll be a night of food, fun and fabulous performances! People are encouraged to come out and celebrate that love is love, and love shouldn't hurt.

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The celebration kicks off Thursday, Feb. 12 at Sidetrack Chicago, located at 3349 N. Halsted St. Proceeds will support WINGS' mission to provide safety, healing, and hope for survivors.

With 40 years of experience, WINGS Program, Inc. is a premier provider of domestic violence solutions. As the largest domestic violence agency in Illinois, WINGS creates high-quality, customized, domestic violence programs for survivors of all ages, ethnicities, and gender identities. WINGS programs have provided over one million nights of safe housing, life-changing community-based counseling, and award-winning mentoring programs.

You can purchase tickets to the Valentine's Drag Extravaganza here.

You can contact the Illinois domestic violence hotline at 1-877-863-6338 click here for more information.

You can contact the national domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or click here for more information.