Women Against Abuse

What Women Against Abuse does

Women Against Abuse is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1976 that provides a comprehensive continuum of services for survivors of intimate partner violence. The organization operates a 24-hour confidential crisis hotline (1-866-723-3014), two 100-bed emergency safe havens for survivors and their children, a dedicated Legal Center providing free representation in Protection from Abuse proceedings, long-term transitional housing through Sojourner House, the Safe at Home Program for community-based case management, Economic Empowerment services including the Aspire Alliance mentorship program, and the trademarked S.A.F.E.R.™ teen dating violence prevention curriculum delivered in Philadelphia schools. WAA also coordinates the citywide SHARED SAFETY initiative, develops proprietary practitioner tools such as the P-SERV screening instrument (co-developed with partner agencies), and runs the annual iPledge® public awareness campaign. A specialized Police Liaison Program, led by a former 20-year Philadelphia Police detective, bridges law enforcement and victim services.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across individual donations (one-time, monthly recurring, planned giving, donor-advised funds), corporate and foundation grants (Oak Foundation, Allstate Foundation, Women's Way, DOJ Office on Violence Against Women), annual fundraising events (notably the 'Dish It Up' culinary competition, which raised $300,000 at the 50th anniversary), and modest fee-for-service revenue from external training ($150/hour for workshops not covered by grants). All direct services to survivors are provided free of charge, with grant-funded training offered at no cost to qualifying schools and community organizations. Marketing and outreach operate across social media, email newsletters, community events, and earned media, with multilingual content available in Spanish, French, Russian, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.

Technology deployment is limited to standard operational tools (DonorPerfect for donor CRM, Constant Contact for email, SurveyMonkey for event coordination, Zoom for virtual workshops, Google Maps for the Safe in Philly resource map) rather than proprietary platforms. The organization partners extensively with local and national entities including Goya Foods, Shared Safety Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, HIAS PA, the Nationalities Service Center, and Covenant House, and is supported by pro bono legal counsel from Morgan Lewis. WAA's primary service geography is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a stated regional scope across the Northeast U.S.

Name

Women Against Abuse

Legal name

Women Against Abuse, Inc.

Website

https://womenagainstabuse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Women Against Abuse is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 providing domestic violence services including a 24-hour hotline, two 100-bed emergency shelters, free legal representation, transitional housing, and the S.A.F.E.R.™ teen prevention curriculum to survivors of intimate partner violence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Temporary Shelters (624221), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG), Crisis Response & Threat Assessment (Suicide Prevention, Violence Prevention) (EDAJAIAH), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter services
• Crisis intervention hotline
• Victim legal advocacy
• Trauma-informed counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals, including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, planned giving, and donor advised fund contributions. EIN 23-1984838.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funding from corporate partners (e.g., Goya Foods providing food donations) and foundation grants. The organization received Oak Foundation funding for a case management manual and Allstate Foundation scholarships for survivors.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated through annual events such as the 'Dish It Up' culinary fundraising event, which raised $300,000 at the 50th Anniversary celebration.
4. Training Fees: Workshops not covered by grants are charged at $150/hour. Grant-funded trainings are provided free of charge to qualifying organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Women Against Abuse operates a 24-hour domestic violence crisis hotline, two 100-bed emergency safe havens, a Legal Center providing free court representation for Protection from Abuse orders, and the Sojourner House long-term transitional housing program. The organization also runs the Safe at Home community case management program, Economic Empowerment services including the Aspire Alliance mentorship, and Prevention/Education Training through the S.A.F.E.R. teen dating violence curriculum and the iPledge community awareness campaign.

Product overview

Women Against Abuse is a Philadelphia-based domestic violence service organization offering a comprehensive suite of interconnected services for survivors of intimate partner violence. The core portfolio includes the 24-hour Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline, Emergency Safe Havens (two 100-bed shelters), the Legal Center providing free legal representation, and Sojourner House for long-term transitional housing. Additional services include the Safe at Home Program for community-based case management, Economic Empowerment programs with the Aspire Alliance mentorship component, and Prevention/Education Training including the S.A.F.E.R.™ teen dating violence curriculum. The organization also runs the annual iPledge® public awareness campaign and developed the P-SERV screening tool for practitioners. The Safe in Philly Mobile Resource Map provides interactive resource location services. These services work together to provide a continuum of care from crisis intervention through long-term independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: 24-hour crisis hotline for domestic violence victims (1-866-723-3014)
• Safe Havens
• Legal Center
• Sojourner House
• S.A.F.E.R.
• iPledge
• Safe at Home Program
• Shared Safety
• Dish It Up
• Aspire Alliance

Products and services

• Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline 24-hour confidential crisis hotline (1-866-723-3014) providing crisis intervention, safety planning, resources, and referrals to survivors of domestic violence. Bilingual counselors available for non-English speaking individuals. Connects callers with emergency housing, legal services, behavioral health, and other resources.
• Emergency Safe Havens Two 100-bed safe havens providing free, comprehensive emergency shelter support to men and women experiencing domestic violence and their children, including 24-hour confidential facilities with private rooms and comprehensive support services. Intake handled through the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline.
• Legal Center Provides free legal representation and advocacy for victims of domestic violence in Protection from Abuse (PFA) and related court matters, including court advocacy and assistance obtaining protective orders. Located at 100 S Broad St., Suite 1500, open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with walk-in access.
• Sojourner House Long-term housing program offering continued support and transitional housing services for survivors who have completed emergency shelter stays, helping them achieve independence.
• Safe at Home Program Provides relocation assistance and community-based case management to help survivors establish skills and resources for long-term safety from abusers in their own housing.
• Prevention/Education and Training Community education workshops and professional training on domestic violence topics including IPV 101, trauma-informed practices, and teen dating violence prevention. Workshops are available for groups of 4+ at $150/hour for non-grant funded trainings, or free when grant-funded.
• Economic Empowerment Programs helping survivors build economic independence including the Aspire Alliance mentorship program, workforce development workshops, financial planning, and referrals to employment partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two 100-bed emergency safe havens serving domestic violence survivors and their children
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Goya FoodscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Goya Foods has a longstanding partnership with Women Against Abuse, providing thousands of pounds of food donations annually to families staying in emergency shelters. Recognized as 'Advocate of the Year' at the 50th Anniversary Dish It Up event. Their donations ensure families have access to nourishing meals during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
• Shared Safety PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared Safety Philadelphia is a citywide collaborative initiative coordinated by Women Against Abuse and community partners and city agencies to improve Philadelphia's response to domestic violence as a holistic continuum of care. They created the Safe In Philly mobile resource map. The initiative coordinates systems efforts to identify underlying trauma related to domestic violence and change social norms that perpetuate violence.
• Women's Law ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the P-SERV (Philadelphia Screen for Experience of Relational Violence) screening tool with Women Against Abuse, Women's Law Project, Women Organized Against Rape, and Menergy, funded by Women's Way. The 10-question tool screens for domestic and sexual violence, human sex trafficking, and reproductive coercion.
• Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the P-SERV screening tool for health and human service practitioners to screen for domestic and sexual violence, human sex trafficking, and reproductive coercion.
• MenergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the P-SERV screening tool for health and human service practitioners to screen for domestic and sexual violence, human sex trafficking, and reproductive coercion.
• Polaris ProjectminorOthersPolaris Project operates the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888). Women Against Abuse's emergency safe havens serve people experiencing trafficking, and the organization refers to Polaris for hotline services and the trafficking resource center.
• Covenant HouseminorOthersCovenant House runs outreach to street-homeless youth and human trafficking victims, providing shelter for youth ages 18-21. Located at 31 East Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Women Against Abuse refers survivors to Covenant House as appropriate.
• Dawn's PlaceminorOthersShelter for trafficking victims in Philadelphia with 9 beds for women. Women Against Abuse refers survivors to Dawn's Place.
• Nationalities Service CenterminorOthersProvides support with housing and safety, referrals to healthcare providers, assistance with public benefits, legal services, and documentation advocacy for immigrant survivors. Women Against Abuse partners with NSC for survivor immigration assistance.
• HIAS PAminorOthersImmigration service provider helping survivors obtain visas and legal status. Women Against Abuse refers immigrant survivors to HIAS PA for immigration legal services.
• Friends of FarmworkersminorOthersProvides case management, legal services, and advocacy for labor trafficking victims at 699 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia. Women Against Abuse refers to this resource.
• Philadelphia Anti-Human Trafficking CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of law enforcement, social service agencies, and citizens working to end human trafficking in Philadelphia. Women Against Abuse participates in this collaborative effort.
• Doreen Davis / Morgan LewisminorOthersDoreen Davis, a partner at Morgan Lewis law firm, provides pro bono labor and employment law advice to Women Against Abuse. She negotiates collective bargaining agreements, tries arbitration cases, and handles unfair labor practices for the organization.
• Stylish and Graceful CateringminorOthersSurvivor-founded catering business founded in 2019 by Tamika in memory of her daughter Tianna. Represents economic empowerment outcome for survivors and demonstrates the impact of WAA services.
• HIAS PAminorOthersImmigration legal services provider that partnered with Women Against Abuse's Legal Center and Nationalities Service Center to help survivor Dana obtain a visa to stay in the U.S. with her young daughter.
• Fretz CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFretz Corporation employees have donated toys and gifts to families at the Women Against Abuse emergency shelter annually for 12 years. Coordinates a toy collection each December through the Women's Dining Circle of Overbrook Presbyterian Church.
• Overbrook Presbyterian Church (Women's Dining Circle)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Women's Dining Circle of Overbrook Presbyterian Church hosts annual fundraising dinners for Women Against Abuse, raising over $1,200 at one event.
• Action Reconciliation Service for Peace (ARSP)minorOthersGerman peace and volunteer organization places international volunteers with Women Against Abuse. Sarah joined WAA in September 2010 through this partnership program, serving as a Public Relations Associate.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Futures Without Violence: National health-focused DV organization developing healthcare screening tools, training curricula, and policy. Highly comparable in the P-SERV screening tool space and healthcare-practitioner training model.
• Safe Horizon: Largest DV and victim-services provider in New York City operating shelters, hotlines, legal services, and courts program. Closely comparable continuum-of-care model, with a broader portfolio and larger scale than WAA.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Comparable in hotline/crisis response and public awareness model; broader national scope and policy focus.

Direct peers

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Operates the national 24-hour DV hotline and referral resource center. Directly comparable to WAA's Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline in mission, service type, and crisis-intervention model, but with national scope.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition of DV programs, including WAA's peer agencies across Pennsylvania. PCADV sets standards, provides training, and coordinates policy — overlapping with WAA's training, advocacy, and systems-change work.
• Joyful Heart Foundation: National organization addressing DV and sexual assault through survivor support, prevention education, and public awareness campaigns (similar to iPledge®). Comparable in mission and education/prevention positioning.
• YWCA of Greater Philadelphia: Philadelphia-based YWCA chapter providing DV services, shelter, and economic empowerment programming for women. Operates in the same geographic market with overlapping shelter and empowerment services.
• House of Ruth: DV service provider operating in Philadelphia and surrounding counties with shelter, counseling, and court advocacy. Closely comparable service portfolio and Philadelphia regional footprint to WAA.

Regional players

• Network of Victim Assistance (NVA): Regional DV and sexual assault service provider in Bucks County, PA, offering shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling. Comparable to WAA's full-service model but serving a different Philadelphia-adjacent geography.
• A Woman's Place: DV service organization serving Montgomery County, PA, providing emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and prevention education. Directly comparable service mix and PA-based regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/womenagainstabuse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-against-abuse-inc
• Instagramlinkedin.com/company/women-against-abuse-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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