Domestic and sexual violence impact everyone. People of all genders, ages, races, religions, and abilities face threats of violence, and Doorways is here to help them all. Through our domestic and sexual violence counseling programs, our hotline, our safehouse, and our advocacy programs, Doorways provides pathways to healing.

Data shows that intimate partner violence increases during every type of emergency, including outbreaks like COVID-19. It is more important than ever to ensure that everyone in need of help has access to support.

We have created a collection of posters that you can easily print on your home printer, on standard-size office paper. Please print these posters and ask your local businesses and grocery stores to hang them where they can be seen. It's especially important that these resources are available in places that survivors are permitted to go during this period of isolation.

Consider using your social media to keep families safe. Here's a sample post for you to cut and paste, or even read aloud:

Free and confidential crisis support, information, and referrals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Doorways' 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline at 703-237-0881. Whether you need emergency shelter, support from a mobile advocate, counseling, or court advocacy, call Doorways to discuss your situation or that of a loved one. Learn more at www.DoorwaysVA.org/get-help.

Have more at home than you need? Swing by our office's Drive-Thru Deeds on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to drop off items you may have "extra" of at home. Please contact Joy Myers at [email protected] or (703) 504-9290 for donation drop-off instructions.

This week's items: Thermometers, Disinfectant Spray, Disinfectant Wipes, and/or Paper Products (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.). Call (703) 504-9290 when you're out front and a staff person will welcome you and accept your donation!

The CDC is advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus. If you sew, we need your help! Create covers like the one shown here with step-by-step instructions from the CDC. Mail your completed covers to Doorways at P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210, or deliver them in person during Drive-Thru Deeds on Fridays.

Doorways is so grateful to each and every generous member of our community who has stepped up to support our clients during this time. From donating to advocating, we thank you for all you do!

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For more ways to get involved this month, follow Doorways and Project PEACE on social media!