Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Women Against Abuse
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Women Against Abuse
Women Against Abuse is Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence service provider, reaching over 12,000 individuals each year with a wide range of comprehensive and life-saving services. From legal advocacy to emergency shelter, transitional housing, and community education, Women Against Abuse plays a critical role in protecting and empowering survivors across our city.
Their Legal Center—one of the only programs of its kind in Philadelphia—served over 3,000 people in Fiscal Year 2024. The team includes nearly 30 members, and offers attorney representation, court advocacy, and telephone counseling to help survivors navigate complex legal systems. Women Against Abuse is also the only nonprofit with on-site offices at Philadelphia Family Court, demonstrating their longstanding commitment to justice and safety for all.
Beyond the courtroom, Women Against Abuse operates two 100-bed emergency shelters, a 15-unit transitional housing program, a 24-hour hotline, and specialized outreach and education initiatives. Whether it’s the counselor answering a late-night call, the community educator teaching middle schoolers about healthy relationships, or the volunteer distributing hotline cards in communities most impacted by violence, their team is on the front lines of change.
Legal Services Impact (FY24):
- 1,504 individuals received representation or assistance seeking Protection From Abuse Orders or custody
- 945 received in-court advocacy
- 972 received support at critical moments within the justice system
- 999 accessed telephone legal counseling
- 623 high-risk individuals were reached after 911 calls through law enforcement collaboration
Get Involved:
- Volunteer: Explore group volunteer projects by visiting womenagainstabuse.org.
- Pro Bono Opportunities: Attorneys interested in providing pro bono support can contact Kathleen O’Malley, Managing Attorney, at [email protected].
- Stay Connected: Sign up for updates via the Women Against Abuse listserv.
- Donate: Make a gift to support their life-saving mission here.
- Mark Your Calendar: Join Women Against Abuse on June 11th at the Crystal Tea Room for their signature fundraising event, Dish It Up! This fun and flavorful evening features Philadelphia’s top women chefs competing for Best Dish, as chosen by celebrity judges. It’s a unique way to support the mission—and a great opportunity for law firms to sponsor and showcase their commitment to justice. Learn more and get tickets here.
Together, we stand with Women Against Abuse as they work to end intimate partner violence and build a safer Philadelphia for all.