Women Against Abuse

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.

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

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

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

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.

A valued corporate partner, Verizon has been committed to empowering survivors of domestic violence in Philadelphia through HopeLine by Verizon.

Doug Schoenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of SofterWare, Inc., recently provided a challenge match through the Schoenberg Family Charitable Fund as an incentive to help Women Against Abuse gain new monthly donors.

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

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

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