Why Donate?

Women Against Abuse needs your support to continue to innovate quality, cost-effective services to victims of domestic violence and to provide leadership in the struggle to end domestic violence.

Your support will provide a lifeline with access to critical information, safety planning, and referrals for those calling the 24 hour Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline.

Your support will provide access to free legal representation, ensuring survivors of abuse and their families have the critical protections they need to remain safe beyond our walls. Our programs take services directly to those who need it most: our Fast Track Attorney program locates staff attorneys directly in Philadelphia’s two courtrooms where protection from abuse cases are heard.

Your contribution will also connect survivors with safe and affordable housing. Women Against Abuse operates Philadelphia's only domestic violence shelters - two 100-bed safe havens, equipped with confidential locations, 24-hour security, warm meals, and access to trauma-informed therapy, case management and children's services to empower clients as they break free from abuse and rebuild.

Your support has and will continue to play a pivotal role in advocating for a safer future. Women Against Abuse and its partners are at the forefront of advocating for systemic change, as well as funding and legislation that protect survivors at the local, state and national level.

Please support the movement to end domestic violence.


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Lonnie

Lonnie & Jordan’s Story

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

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Amy

Amy's Story

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

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Dick MacKay’s Story

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

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Mike

Mike's Story

Mike, a former police detective with the Philadelphia Police Department, has been working as the police liaison for Women Against Abuse, so that he can help survivors in ways he couldn’t as a detective.

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William-spratley

William’s Story

William Spratley flicks through the text messages on his phone until he finds the one he’s been looking for. It’s from his 27-year old daughter, Ameya, and it’s the last words he will ever exchange with her.

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Georgina-ohara

Georgina O’Hara’s Story

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

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Candace's Story

When people consider domestic violence (DV), they often think of the adult victim/survivor. But what about the children who have seen or experienced the abuse; the boys, girls and young adults who have been afraid in their own home? Candace, who worked as a therapist at Women Against Abuse, witnessed her mother being abused for many years, is choosing to share her story to shine a light on this little told aspect of DV. These are her words.

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Sheila

Sheila’s Story

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

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Khadijah's Story

It was young love, and it felt exciting. Looking back, there were red flags early on, but I didn’t see them at the time.

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If you or someone you know needs help, call our toll-free 24-hour Hotline:

1.866.723.3014

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