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Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware Valley
PO Box 174
Media, PA 19063
610-565-4590
Contact: Kathleen Nadler

The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware Valley provides aid to victims of domestic abuse as well as showing a commitment to enabling people in the empowerment process.  Volunteers can help with the 24-hour hotline, counseling, legal protection and a variety of resources.

Joint Action in Community Service
Suite 810 East, The Curtis Center
170 S. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3315
215-861-5530 / 800-782-5227
Contact: Quinn Vincent

The Joint Action in Community Service works with the Job Corps division of the Department of Labor providing transitional services to Job Corps graduates.  It provides resources such as housing, transportation, child care and medical care. 

People's Emergency Center
3902 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-382-7522 ext. 314
Contact: Sandy Martin

The People's Emergency Center provides shelter, food and child care for women and children as well as transitional housing for people following an emergency. 

Victim Services of Montgomery County
18 West Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-277-0932

Victim Services of Montgomery County's mission is to provide advocacy and counseling for all who have been affected by sexual violence and other crimes, and to promote sensitivity and awareness in the community through education.  They need volunteers to work their hotline.

Women Against Abuse Inc.
PO Box 13758
Philadelphia, PA 19101
215-386-8863
Contact: Kristen Polimeni

Women Against Abuse Inc. provides 24-hour emergency shelter for women and children who are domestic violence survivors.  They also provide transitional housing.

Woman's Opportunities Resource Center
PO Box 596
113 West Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087

The Woman's Opportunities Resource  Center aides women in resource development.  They provide job training to disadvantaged females.

Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
1233 Locust Street, Suite 202
Philadelphia, PA
215-985-3315

The Women Organized Against Rape organization supports victims of sexual assault and their families.  They also work with the community to prevent violence.  Volunteers meet with rape victims at local hospitals, provide clerical work, and help with the hotline. 

Women In Transition
21 South 12th Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-564-5301
Contact: Suzannah Cole

The Women IN Transition program provides help for women dealing with domestic violence and substance abuse.  Volunteers help with the hotline as well as day care.

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