When you make your year-end gift to Doorways today, your donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, to double your support.

More Survivors in Crisis, Less Funding to Support Them

While more survivors are in crisis, Doorways is also grappling with a very difficult reality. As featured in this Washington Post article, substantial reductions in government funding are impacting Doorways and other victim services organizations across the country. While Doorways will continue advocating for much-needed improvements in public funding, right now, we need your support to safeguard our life-changing services, shelter, and housing programs.

In just the last few months, Doorways’ shelter has already served half the number of survivors and their children that we served in all of last year. At this critical time, we need your help more than ever.

You can be part of a brighter future

Right now, a generous group of donors will match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $75,000! Help survivors like Karen and her daughter thrive, build new lives, and achieve their goals, free from abuse. Donate now to double your gift of safe harbor, healing, and hope!

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In the D.C. region, 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.

One mother interviewed by The Washington Post said Doorways’ services helped her come to terms with the abuse she endured and find the courage to leave.

“I couldn’t see any light,” said the woman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because she was concerned for her safety. “Doorways brought me hope.”

Karen's story

Karen paced a local park with her phone in her hand, trying to find help. Home wasn’t safe for Karen or her daughter, and they had nowhere else to go.

“Where is my daughter going to sleep tonight?” she asked herself.

In that moment, Karen ran into a neighbor, who asked her what was going on. Karen told her about the abuse. “I’m going to give you a phone number,” her neighbor said. “Call them. They will help you.”

Karen called the Doorways Hotline and spoke with an advocate who immediately arranged for Karen and her daughter to come into shelter. That night, and every night thereafter, they would have a safe place to sleep.

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“Before Doorways, I was very worried. I felt very frustrated because I had no one to lean on,” Karen said. “After I was able to call Doorways, I felt their support, and I felt lighter, more relieved, calm. For my daughter, there was protection, there was friendship. She felt this place was safe.”

In the News

Home is the Most Dangerous Place for Women, Says UN Report

Of the 85,000 women killed by men in 2023, 60% died at the hands of a partner or family member, new UN figures show

"An estimated 140 women and girls across the world die at the hands of their partner or family member every day, according to new global estimates on femicide by the UN.

The report by UN Women found 85,000 women and girls were killed intentionally by men in 2023, with 60% (51,100) of these deaths committed by someone close to the victim. The organization said its figures showed that, globally, the most dangerous place for a woman to be was in her home, where the majority of women die at the hands of men.

Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, UN Women's deputy executive director, said: 'What the data is telling us is that it is the private and domestic sphere's of women's lives, where they should be safest, that so many of them are being exposed to deadly violence.'

"We see the numbers in this report as the tip of the iceberg, because we know not all women's deaths are recorded and not all causes of death are accurately recorded as femicides, and there were many communities where we couldn't access any information."

Workplace Giving

Does your employer participate?

Did you know that many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees? Ask your employer today if there are any matching opportunities available!

United Way and Combined Campaigns

Individuals participating in the United Way and Combined Campaigns may designate Doorways using the following reference numbers:

United Way #8031
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #60586
Combined Virginia Campaign (CVC) #200393

Community Connections Campaign

Now through December 19th

The Community Connections Campaign (CCC) is happening now! The CCC is the World Bank Group's staff-driven workplace giving program benefiting over 400 nonprofit organizations, including Doorways.

All World Bank Group staff, consultants, and retirees (receiving a WBG pension) may pledge to the CCC and have their pledges matched.
The World Bank Group is offering a generous match of 100% for this CCC so your contributions can grow quickly.
During the campaign, staff and retirees make their donations through the World Bank Group’s pledging system "eGive" hosted on the workplace giving platform Benevity.
Questions? Please contact [email protected].

Special thanks to our World Bank Group supporters; at least 10 World Bank Group staff and/or retirees nominated every nonprofit on the CCC list, including Doorways. We are grateful for your support and advocacy!

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