October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (DVAM)

Join us to raise awareness, support survivors, and create a future free of violence by preventing abuse before it starts.

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, October 6th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pets of all kinds (leashed or crated, please) are welcome at this service in the spirit of St. Francis which will be held on the Rock Spring UCC lawn. Music and readings will mark the role of pets in our lives before all pets are invited to receive individual blessings. Gift bags for dogs and cats will be provided, and you are invited to bring a donation of new and unused dog or cat supplies for Doorways. Thank you!

Purple Thursday

Thursday, October 17th

Wear purple with a purpose! Purple is the color of domestic violence awareness. Wear purple and post pictures with #PurpleThursdayArlVA to raise awareness about the issue, to show support for survivors, and to advocate for healthy relationships. Remember to tag Doorways!

Family Movie Day: The Wild Robot

Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tickets $10/adult and $5/child, including snackpack

Join us for a family movie day! Tickets are just $10/adult and $5/child, and all guests receive a free snackpack with drink, popcorn, and candy. "Wild Robot" will start at 11:00 a.m. and and run until 1:00 p.m. Join us as early as 10:00 a.m. to learn more about Doorways and resources for your family in the community.

Open Hearts, Open Doors

Wednesday, October 30th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sponsorships and tickets are available for purchase online at https://onecau.se/ohod2024. Purchase yours now to help safeguard Doorways' life-saving services for survivors and their families!

After funding cuts, nonprofits for domestic-violence survivors scale back

"This year's cut has translated into a decrease of $200,000 — or 11 percent — for Doorways, Arlington's sole provider of crisis services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Leaders say that means one less advocate to go to court with survivors; one less community advocate to help with safety planning and connecting survivors to resources; two less case managers for shelter and housing programs."

What to know about the Violence Against Women Act as the landmark law turns 30

"Thirty years ago, a new law transformed the way the United States recognizes and combats gender-based violence."

"It was the 'most critical' piece of legislation to address gender-based violence, said Pamela Jacobs, CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence."

"'It's really been life-changing for thousands and thousands of people, and has saved countless lives as well,' Jacobs said."