Speak Out Against Domestic Abuse

empowering local victims of domestic abuse through resource acquirement and facilitation, organizational partnerships, community awareness and supportive outreach programs in louisa county, va. soada, a non-profit organization, aims to be the first locally available support group for victims of domestic abuse in louis county, va and the surrounding areas. in such a rural area, domestic abuse is somewhat tolerated. in these tight-knit communities, its difficult for victims to take part in offerings from local churches, because the of the social pressures and connections. as it stands today, any one in this area who needs assistance has to find a way to get to charlottesville or richmond, and if you don’t have the means, you’re stuck, hoping a friend or family member can take you in, if only temporally. soada’s ultimate goal is to be a facilitator or resources for victims in louisa county. we’re partnering with local businesses to provide support, food, clothing, shelter, etc