Women Against Abuse

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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