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iPledge® is Women Against Abuse’s citywide public awareness campaign that calls on everyday Philadelphians to take a stand against relationship violence each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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I Pledge 2023 Power to Heal

Thank you for joining us for the 2023 iPledge® press conference! Here's a recap of our campaign launch:

  • The 16th Annual iPledge® Campaign, The Power to Heal, amplified the intersection of domestic violence and gun violence and its impact on our entire community.
  • We were grateful to welcome Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson as our host!
  • Mayor Jim Kenney detailed some of the recent progress in the effort to end domestic violence in Philadelphia.
  • We were thrilled to honor Lorina Marshall-Blake, President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and Vice President of Community Affairs for Independence Blue Cross, as our 2023 Social Impact Honoree for her legacy of creating a safer and healthier Philadelphia.
  • We were grateful to hear from State Representative Stephen Kinsey and Meg Grant of Keystone First, a sponsor of the event.
  • Amanda Parks, Executive Team Leader of Assets Protection for Target, shared how her team navigated the tragic loss of two colleagues to gun violence and relationship abuse.
  • Bilal Qayyum of the Father's Day Rally Committee and Joe Santiago of Back to Basics led a group recitation of our pledge against violence to conclude the event.
  • Guests enjoyed a resource fair featuring our community partners and leaders in the movement to end gun violence in Philadelphia.
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What is iPledge?

iPledge is Women Against Abuse's public awareness campaign. The pledge is 5,000 signatures strong - and counting! Learn about the impact iPledge is making!

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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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Jamie's Story

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

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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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Lucia’s Story

Lucia* came to the Women Against Abuse emergency shelter pregnant and with five children.

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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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Alyssa’s Story

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

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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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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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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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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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