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ROAR with us!

Join us for ROAR for Good's third annivesary event, where they'll be giving us 250 of their new Athena personal safety devices! The Athena devices will be distributed to survivors of domestic violence to further build their network of support and safety!

Monday, November 20, 2017

6 to 8 pm

Saxby's Headquarters: 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite #310, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Our friends over at ROAR for Good are also donating 50% of proceeds from their limited edition “Hear Me ROAR” sweatshirt to Women Against Abuse!

ROAR for survivors of domestic violence

Purchase your sweatshirt today for $35.

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Beth Huffman's Story

When a survivor's child was in trouble, Beth Huffman helped organize a press conference to get the story out on behalf of Women Against Abuse's Legal Center.

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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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Kathleen’s Story

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

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Amy's Story

“This is not OK; this is not who I will be; I will love my children; violence will not be allowed in my home.”

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William’s Story

William Spratley flicks through the text messages on his phone until he finds the one he’s been looking for. It’s from his 27-year old daughter, Ameya, and it’s the last words he will ever exchange with her.

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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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Jamie's Story

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

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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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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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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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