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

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

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

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! Philly’s Finest Culinary Women Unite as Women Against Abuse Hosts A Night Of Purple

November 4th, 5:30-8pm
Moore College of Art
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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

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

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 Legal Center Funding In Jeopardy

Posted on June 25, 2010 at 3:15 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 2:14 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 7:19 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 3:15 pm