Where Your Money Goes

When you make a gift to Women Against Abuse, you can trust that it will be put to prudent use to transform lives. We are committed to the highest quality fiscal management, ensuring that all contributions are used with integrity, transparency and in a manner that will have the greatest impact for our clients.

Funder Praise and Recognition

“Every grantee we consider must undergo a rigorous financial assessment. Women Against Abuse scored an ‘excellent’ rating on this assessment, which is very difficult to accomplish. We are pleased to support such a well-managed and mission-focused organization.”

— Connelly Foundation

A full listing of our recent audits and 990s can be found here.

Guidestar

A complete financial profile of Women Against Abuse is available on Guidestar.

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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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Natalie's New Beginning

Entering the Women Against Abuse safe haven – really leaving for good – was the culmination of 10 years of relationship abuse; more arguments, threats and sleepless nights than Natalie* could count. They had children together, shared a life together, depended on each other financially. It wasn’t easy to break things off.

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Renee’s Story

Renee Norris Jones experienced 7 years of domestic violence at a time when few resources existed to help victims escape abuse.

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Un nuevo comienzo para Natalie

Ingresar al albergue seguro de Women Against Abuse, realmente irse para siempre, fue la culminación de 10 años de abuso en la relación; más discusiones, amenazas y noches sin dormir de las que Natalie* podría contar. Tenían hijos en común, compartían la vida y dependían del otro económicamente. No era fácil ponerle un fin a la relación.

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Chanda's Story

Chanda is a survivor and advocate for Women Against Abuse. She first shared her story at the 2017 iPledge Campaign press conference.

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Alyssa’s Story

Alyssa*, a person with a disability who uses a wheelchair, was living with her parents.

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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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Lucia’s Story

Lucia* came to the Women Against Abuse emergency shelter pregnant and with five children.

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Jamie's Story

Jamie shared her story at the 2019 iPledge Campaign press conference.

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Allison’s Story

Allison* cringed at her reflection in the mirror as she gently dabbed concealer over the bruises circling her eye.

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