Women Against Abuse

Sheila arrived at the Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter after waking up in a hospital emergency room.

William Spratley flicks through the text messages on his phone until he finds the one he’s been looking for. It’s from his 27-year old daughter, Ameya, and it’s the last words he will ever exchange with her.

Sarah joined Women Against Abuse in September 2010 through a partnership program with the German peace and volunteer organization ARSP.

Alyssa* had been living with her parents and was restricted to a wheelchair due to under-developed limbs.

The life-saving work that Women Against Abuse achieves each day would not be possible without the support of advocates in the community.

Lucia* came to the WAA emergency shelter pregnant and with five children.

Up until three years ago, Kathleen's* life was defined by her husband's moods, needs and whims.

Dick MacKay knows the real reason for the holiday season—to bring hope to families in need.

“This is not OK; this is not who I will be; I will love my children; violence will not be allowed in my home.”

Doreen Davis is a longtime supporter of Women Against Abuse who has used her expertise in traditional labor law to assist WAA for over two decades.