Host a Community Event

Thank you for your interest in Women Against Abuse and our mission to end domestic violence in our community.


Women Against Abuse is more than happy to provide domestic violence resources (e.g. handouts, hotline cards) and other organizational materials (e.g. brochures) for community events! Materials can be picked up at our administrative office (100 South Broad St, Suite 1341) anytime Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

If you would like a Women Against Abuse representative to attend your community event, please contact VP of Policy & Strategic Initiatives Maritza Padua at mpadua@womenagainstabuse.org.


Please note that due to limited staff capacity, we cannot guarantee that a representative will be available to attend community events. Please allow three weeks for a response to your request. We are unable to accommodate last minute requests.

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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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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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Kathleen’s Story

For years, Kathleen's* life was defined by her husband's moods, needs and whims.

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Dineth's Story

I was probably 8 or 9 the first time we went to Women Against Abuse’s shelter in the mid-1980s. It was in [West Philly] and it was because my mom was in a domestic violence situation and we needed to find a safe place to live.

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Doreen Davis’ Story

Doreen Davis is a longtime supporter of Women Against Abuse who has used her expertise in traditional labor law to assist WAA for over two decades.

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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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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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Alyssa’s Story

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

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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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Dana’s Story

Former emergency safe haven resident Dana*, exuded intelligence and bright-spirits, and had worked hard for her credentials.

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If you or someone you know needs help, call our toll-free 24-hour Hotline:

1.866.723.3014

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