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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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Mike

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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Amy

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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Sara

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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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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Candace's Story

When people consider domestic violence (DV), they often think of the adult victim/survivor. But what about the children who have seen or experienced the abuse; the boys, girls and young adults who have been afraid in their own home? Candace, who worked as a therapist at Women Against Abuse, witnessed her mother being abused for many years, is choosing to share her story to shine a light on this little told aspect of DV. These are her words.

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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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Chanda's Story

Chanda is a survivor and advocate for Women Against Abuse. She first shared her story at the 2017 iPledge Campaign press conference.

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Sheila

Sheila’s Story

Sheila arrived at the Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter after waking up in a hospital emergency room.

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Natalie's New Beginning

Entering the Women Against Abuse safe haven – really leaving for good – was the culmination of 10 years of relationship abuse; more arguments, threats and sleepless nights than Natalie* could count. They had children together, shared a life together, depended on each other financially. It wasn’t easy to break things off.

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