About Us

Women Against Abuse, a 501(c)3 nonprofit domestic violence agency, provides comprehensive services to the Philadelphia community. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal services, behavioral healthcare, advocacy and education.

 

Click to get an overview of our services, mission statement, staff and board of directors.

 

Employment

Women Against Abuse is committed to a work environment built on honesty, transparency, teamwork, accountability and a high level of professionalism. Women Against Abuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we support diversity in our workplace.

WAA History

WAA began in 1976 as a part time hotline run from a Women's Center in Germantown. Learn about WAA's beginnings as well as the difficult context in which our founders fought to bring innovative services to victims in need.

Who We Serve

Women Against Abuse provides domestic violence services for individuals in the City of Philadelphia. Click to learn more about the individuals we serve.

Financial Report

See where your money goes. Learn more about WAA's program expenses and sources of income.

Annual Report

See where your money goes when you donate to Women Against Abuse and how it benefits the community.