Who we are

Founded in 1976 as a part-time hotline in a women's center, WAA now operates the largest domestic violence program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Throughout its history, WAA has been a leader in advocacy and direct services to victims of domestic violence, operating the only shelter in Philadelphia for abused women and their children; the nation's first Legal Center for domestic violence victims; and the region's first transitional housing program for domestic violence victims and their children.

What we do

WAA's services currently reach over 12,500 each year through emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal services, hotline counseling, behavioral healthcare, education and advocacy.

Who we serve

WAA serves individuals living in the greater Philadelphia area who represent a diverse segment of the population. The majority of WAA's clients, excluding those partaking in advocacy, education and training programs, are women and children, of which they are 51% African American, 18% Caucasian, 12% Hispanic and 2% Asian.