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City Doubles Emergency Shelter Beds for Survivors of Domestic Violence!
Women Against Abuse will establish a second 100-bed emergency safe haven for survivors of domestic violence in Philadelphia, meeting critical need after years of shortage!Posted on May 09, 2013 at 12:12 pm
The Pew Charitable Trusts grants $194,000 to support children’s education services!
The Pew Charitable Trusts has awarded a three-year grant of $194,000 to support children's education services at Women Against Abuse's emergency and transitional housing programs!Posted on April 23, 2013 at 3:15 pm
Philly’s Finest Culinary Women Unite For Dish It Up!
Women Against Abuse Hosts A Night Of Purple To End Domestic Violence on March 19!Posted on March 01, 2013 at 3:15 pm
The Subaru of America Foundation Supports Children’s After-School Program at WAA’s Emergency Shelter
Women Against Abuse (WAA) received a $4,000 grant from the Subaru of America Foundation to support a trauma-informed After-School Program for young survivors of domestic violence residing in WAA’s emergency shelter.Posted on February 11, 2013 at 3:15 pm
Teen Dating Violence in Philadelphia Schools
Read about the work of the WAA Education Department in Philadelphia schools to help prevent teen dating violence.Posted on February 08, 2013 at 2:14 pm
City Council doubles domestic violence shelter in Philadelphia!
We are excited to report that City Council has approved $3 million in funding to support 100 additional shelter beds and other housing resources for victims of domestic violence in Philadelphia!Posted on November 30, 2012 at 4:16 pm
City Council approves $3 million in funding for new domestic violence shelter
"We are absolutely thrilled to hear of City Council’s leadership and commitment to expanding critical shelter services for victims of domestic violence,” said Cheryl Brubaker of Women Against Abuse.Posted on November 29, 2012 at 5:17 pm
The Mary Kay Foundation Awards Women Against Abuse a $20,000 Grant
The Mary Kay Foundation awards Women Against Abuse a $20,000 grant for domestic violence prevention and awareness!Posted on November 12, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Women Against Abuse and Verizon Wireless Announce 5th Annual iPledge Campaign
Press Release - Women Against Abuse will kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with its 5th iPledge Press Conference on October 10 at 4:30 p.m. at Love Park featuring Mayor Michael Nutter as keynote speaker!Posted on October 08, 2012 at 11:11 am
WAA on WHYY’s Voices in the Family
Clinical Director Eda Kauffman and Legal Center Director Molly Callahan speak to Dan Gottlieb on Voices in the Family.Posted on October 03, 2012 at 9:09 am
Sojourner House Rehabilitation - Getting to Ribbon Part 3
Construction on Sojourner House's new building, which will house 3 additional units of housing for victims of domestic violence, has started!Posted on August 28, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Elimination of General Assistance
Learn more about the elimination of General Assistance in Pennsylvania, effective starting August 1, 2012.Posted on July 11, 2012 at 1:13 pm
1 is 2 Many Campaign on Dating Violence
Watch this great new video featuring President Obama, Vice President Biden, Jimmy Rollins and many other sports leaders!Posted on June 28, 2012 at 1:13 pm
A Gift from Marshalls and the TJX Foundation
Marshalls and the TJX Foundation generously awarded Women Against Abuse $5,000 in gift cards to support emergency shelter services for victims of domestic violence.
Posted on May 21, 2012 at 10:10 am
Philly to Stomp the Runway Against Domestic Abuse
A night of style on June 15 to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence. Learn more!Posted on May 15, 2012 at 1:13 pm
University of Pennsylvania Students Take Back the Night!
Posted on April 09, 2012 at 11:11 am
Sojourner House Rehabilitation: Getting to Ribbon Part 2
WAA is excited to announce that construction on new transitional housing units has begun!Posted on April 01, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Women Against Abuse to Testify on City-Wide Emergency Shelter Shortage
Women Against Abuse (WAA), Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence agency, will provide testimony on Monday, March 19th, at 10 a.m., at City Hall about Philadelphia’s persistent emergency shelter shortage for victims of domestic violence.
Posted on March 05, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Presidential Proclamation—National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
President Obama announces that February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Read the proclamation!
Posted on February 09, 2012 at 2:14 pm
A Mural of Strength and Welcoming
A new mural at WAA's shelter commemorates the strong female leadership that has sustained our organization over time.
Posted on October 27, 2011 at 10:10 am
Sojourner House Rehabilitation: Getting to Ribbon Part 1
Without this project, Sojourner House would have shutdown.
Posted on October 27, 2011 at 9:09 am
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
35 Miles for Four Million Women
Women Against Abuse celebrates 35 years of aiding victims of domestic violence in Philadelphia. To mark the occasion, Executive Director Jeannine Lisitski and her husband John K. Carlson will bike and run 35 miles from Vineland to Sea Isle, New Jersey on July 31st.
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 10:10 am
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
News Advisory: Virgin Mobile Promotes Cell Phones as Stalking Tool
Virgin Mobile's ad and others like it make stalking seem like a harmless pastime.
Posted on March 14, 2011 at 10:10 am
City Council to declare February “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Philadelphia, PA – Councilman Bill Greenlee, City of Philadelphia Councilman-at-large, will present a resolution designating February “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” at the Thursday, January 28th City Council session at 10 a.m. The resolution marks the first time Philadelphia City Council will dedicate an entire month to awareness and prevention of teen dating violence. This far-reaching issue is gaining widespread recognition, as one in three teens reports experiencing physical abuse in a dating relationship.
Posted on January 27, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Expert Offers Advice For Avoiding Domestic Abuse Around The Holidays
KYW Newsradio's Karin Phillips reports on domestic abuse around the holidaysPosted 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
Philadelphia’s Only Domestic Violence Shelter in need of Holiday Cheer this Season
Philadelphia, PA – November 29, 2010 - Women Against Abuse, Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence service provider, is sheltering 132 women and children this holiday season. The agency is asking the public for donations to ensure these families – who have had to leave their homes to escape abuse – can enjoy a warm and happy holiday.
Posted on December 01, 2010 at 1:13 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.comPosted 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! Philly’s Finest Culinary Women Unite as Women Against Abuse Hosts A Night Of Purple
November 4th, 5:30-8pm
Moore College of Art
Get more information!
Philadelphia’s strongest advocate for victims of domestic violence, Women Against Abuse, rolls out the purple carpet for the city’s top culinary women at their annual Dish It Up! fundraiser and food competition.
Posted on November 01, 2010 at 10:10 am
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
State Senator LeAnna Washington to Host Third Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence need a compassionate voice to turn to during their darkest times. That's why the Senator will host the third annual “Walk to End Domestic Violence” to benefit the main “helping hand” for victims: Philadelphia’s only domestic abuse hotline (866-SAFE-014).
Posted on October 22, 2010 at 10:10 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
Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2010
Philadelphia, PA – October 15, 2010 Women Against Abuse (WAA), operator of Philadelphia’s only emergency shelter for domestic violence victims, had to deny nearly 6,000 requests for shelter from women and children because its 100-bed facility is consistently at full capacity.
Posted on October 12, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Women Against Abuse Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month With 3rd Annual iPledge Campaign
Philadelphia, PA – October 6, 2010 – Women Against Abuse (WAA), Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence agency, will kick off the 3rd Annual iPledge Campaign, sponsored by Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine Program, the Verizon Foundation and Drexel University, calling on Philadelphians to take a stand against domestic violence.
Posted on October 05, 2010 at 10:10 am
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
Women Against Abuse Legal Center Funding In Jeopardy
Posted on June 25, 2010 at 3:15 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
Posted on January 26, 2010 at 7:19 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 7:19 pm
Philadelphia’s Only Domestic Violence Shelter at Full Capacity for Holiday Season
Public’s support needed to bring holiday cheer to families in need.Posted on December 01, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Philly’s Leading Culinary Women Unite To Raise Money for Women Against Abuse
Women Against Abuse, Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence service provider, will unite ten of Philadelphia's top culinary women at Dish It Up! to raise money for the agency’s life-saving services.
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Budget Cuts Threaten Services for Domestic Violence Victims, While Demand for Help Increases
Women Against Abuse calls for public action in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Posted on October 01, 2009 at 4:16 pm
