Women Against Abuse

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

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.

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

Sara* was a victim of domestic violence who transformed into a strong and capable mother with support from Women Against Abuse.

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

Pro bono representation provided by local law firms makes a meaningful difference for the thousands of clients seeking help at our Legal Center.

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.

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.

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