Budget freeze update!

Thanks to your hard work and support, we have great news to share about funding for domestic violence and homeless assistance agencies! Keep reading!

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 2:14 pm

Governor cuts critical services! Call TODAY!

On Wednesday, January 4th, Governor Corbett announced a statewide budgetary spending freeze of $157 million, including the removal of five percent to the line item for domestic violence services.

Posted on January 06, 2012 at 10:10 am

Call to support the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) today!

Support a new bill to reauthorize and improve the Violence Against Women Act by calling Senator Toomey today!

Posted on December 01, 2011 at 2:14 pm

Black Male Engagement Challenge

William Spratley is in the running for the BME Challenge. Find out more and vote!

Posted on September 13, 2011 at 3:15 pm

Trend of Disbelief

The number of abused women seeking shelter in Philly is skyrocketing. The number of beds for them isn't.

Posted on August 08, 2011 at 4:16 pm

WAA’s Executive Director honored with Brava Award!

Philadelphia Smart CEO awards Philadelphia's top female leaders

Posted on July 21, 2011 at 12:12 pm

Expert Offers Advice For Avoiding Domestic Abuse Around The Holidays

KYW Newsradio's Karin Phillips reports on domestic abuse around the holidays

Posted on December 12, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Philly Domestic Abuse Shelter Seeks Items For Dispossessed

KYW Newsradio's Karin Phillips reports on the Women Against Abuse Holiday Donation Drive. 

Posted on December 12, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Dish It Up in Philadelphia Magazine

View photos from Women Against Abuse's 3rd Annual Dish It Up fundraiser and food competition on PhillyMag.com

Posted on November 08, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Moon Krapugthong, Dish It Up competitor, on NBC’s 10! Show

 Moon Krapugthong, founder of Mango Moon and Chabaa Thai, appeared on the 10! Show to showcase her purple dish for this year's Dish It Up competition!

Posted on November 02, 2010 at 1:13 pm

Dish It Up Chef, Heather Annechiarico, on the 10! Show

 Heather Annechiarico, founder of Hawthornes Cafe, appeared on the 10! Show to promote her purple cuisine for Dish It Up!

Posted on October 29, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Philadelphia Magazine: Dish It Up for Women Against Abuse!

Post from Kirsten Henri, Food Editor of Philadelphia Magazine, about her upcoming participation in Dish It Up!

Posted on October 27, 2010 at 11:23 pm

Dish It Up chef Delilah Winder on the 10! Show

Delilah Winder of Delilah's Southern Cuisine appears on the 10! Show to promote her dish for Dish It Up!

Posted on October 27, 2010 at 4:04 am

Dish It Up Chef Marcie Turney on the 10! Show

Marcie Turney, owner and head chef of Lolita, Bindi, and Barbuzzo, appeared on the 10! Show to promote her purple dish for Dish It Up!

Posted on October 21, 2010 at 3:15 pm

The Force Behind the Walk to End Domestic Violence Still Rising

When LeAnna Washington first got up the strength to go public about her private life, all she would do was cry. Merely giving voice to her horrific story was too painful even for her to hear.

Posted on October 18, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Women Against Abuse Awarded Service Grant

The grant is for the conceptual design for the renovation of Sojourner House, Women Against Abuse's long-term housing facility.

Posted on September 17, 2010 at 2:14 pm

Police Domestic Abuse Reports Get Specific in Pilot Program

Women Against Abuse and the Philadelphia Police Department team up to help more victims of domestic violence.

Posted on September 06, 2010 at 10:10 am

Domestic Violence Victims Urged to Break Silence

State Senator LeAnna Washington and Women Against Abuse former client and Board member, Sheila Armstrong, encourage domestic violence victims to speak up. 

Posted on September 03, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Demand for Emergency Shelter Mounts

4,671: That's how many victims Philly's only domestic violence shelter turned away last year.

Posted on March 18, 2010 at 1:13 pm

Dish It Up on NBC

Nine of Philadelphia's top women-owned or operated restaurants competed for the first ever Purple Dish Award at Women Against Abuse's, annual Dish It Up event. Jennifer Carroll, Chef de Cuisine at 10 Arts, was the winner.

Posted on January 26, 2010 at 6:18 pm

Philadelphia rethinks how police probe domestic abuse

Responding to a sharp increase in homicides stemming from domestic violence, the Philadelphia Police Department announced plans this week to change how officers handle domestic abuse cases.

 

Posted on December 29, 2009 at 6:18 pm