About the Event

Dish It Up provides delicious culinary delights and a mission focused evening of fun for the more than 450 guests in celebration of the movement to end domestic violence. Dish It Up is the only fundraising event and food tasting competition in Philadelphia featuring all women Chefs. Dish It Up provides women leading the way in Philadelphia's culinary arts with an opportunity to showcase their skills - and all for a great cause. Join us and make a difference for people experiencing intimate partner violence!


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The funds raised through Dish It Up support Women Against Abuse, Philadelphia’s only comprehensive domestic violence service provider. Throughout its 48+ year history, Women Against Abuse has been diligently working to expand access to life-saving services for survivors and their children. Women Against Abuse serves 10,000 people each year through its emergency safe havens, transitional and permanent supportive housing programs, legal aid, hotline counseling, community educational and training and advocacy!

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Catherine’s Story

When I first met my abuser, I was just 14 years old and he was 20. I thought I was in love, so I ignored the disapproval of my mom and sister.

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La historia de Candace

Al pensar en la violencia doméstica, a menudo se piensa en una víctima/sobreviviente adulta. Pero ¿qué sucede con los niños, las niñas y las personas jóvenes adultas que han experimentado abuso o han sentido miedo en sus propios hogares? Candace, quien trabajó como terapeuta en Women Against Abuse, fue testigo de cómo abusaban a su madre durante años y elige contar su historia sobre este aspecto de la violencia doméstica del que poco se habla. A continuación, sus palabras.

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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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Justine’s Story

Justine got to know Eric in college, while working part time at a Virginia-based home improvement store. They began casually dating in 1999, eventually marrying in May of 2006. Looking back, her sister, Lauren, can see the red flags.

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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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Alyssa’s Story

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

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Janine's Story

I thought I had found THE ONE. I rekindled a friendship with someone who was God fearing, worked at the church and brought me closer to God. He would pray over me and for our relationship, and I thought he was my safe space. Until one day he wasn’t…

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Trevor's Story

Trevor is a college student and advocate who shared his story at our 2018 iPledge Campaign press conference.

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LATICIA'S STORY

“We were just a couple trying to make a relationship work,” reflected Laticia.

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Sara’s Story

Meet Sara, a survivor of domestic violence, who overcame an abusive relationship and navigated a new country, all while parenting two children.

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