Women Against Abuse

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.

Former emergency shelter resident Dana*, intelligent and bright-spirited, worked hard for her credentials.

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

“We were just a couple trying to make a relationship work,” reflected Laticia.

The Women’s Dining Circle of Overbrook Presbyterian Church knows how to make fundraising down right fun. In January, the Dining Circle hosted a dinner that raised over $1,200 for Women Against Abuse.

Renee Norris Jones experienced 7 years of domestic violence at a time when few resources existed to help victims escape abuse.

When I first met my abuser, I was just 14 years old and he was 20. I thought I was in love, so I ignored the disapproval of my mom and sister.

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

Justine got to know Eric in college, while working part time at a Virginia-based home improvement store. They began casually dating in 1999, eventually marrying in May of 2006. Looking back, her sister, Lauren, can see the red flags.

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