2022
WOAR becomes a member of the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA). WOAR elected co-chair along with the African Families Health Organization (AFHO), of the Shared Safety Coordinating Council.
Category: WOAR History
2021
WOAR launches its Survivor Advocate Initiative, giving a platform for victim/survivors to advocate to improve treatment for all survivors of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault, and to galvanize the City of Philadelphia to prevent sexual violence.
2020
WOAR transitions its services to virtual platforms in response to COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. WOAR supports victim survivors through telehelp services. Prevention and Outreach efforts are facilitated through virtual training platforms.
2019
New Name: WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence. New Logo. WOAR has 35 full and part-time staff. Bridge of Courage Awardees – Council women, Blondell Reynolds Brown and Helen Gym, Carole J Johnson Humanitarian Award – Tracey Davidson, NBC New Journalist.
2018
Increased funding opportunities. Human Trafficking Program begins, staffed by Program Coordinator and Peer Specialist. Bridge of Courage Reception & Silent Auction awardees were, Yasmine Mustafa and Anthony co-founders of Roar for Good, Shea Rhodes from Villanova. Carole J Johnson Humanitarian Award Dr. Edna Foa, University of Pennsylvania.
