Email from Doorways In this issue: DVAM In the News Corporate Spotlight DAF Day, October 9th October Is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (DVAM) 5 Ways to Get Involved during DVAM 1) Support survivors Give the gift of safe harbor, healing, and hope to survivors and their families. To help sustain our ongoing services all year round, make your gift monthly! Donate Now 2) Attend an event See our event calendar for upcoming opportunities, and see more ways to get involved this month! See Calendar See More In the News Doorways Asks Community for Urgent Assistance The need for Doorway’s services has not slowed down since Covid. Ortiz says Covid infection numbers are higher again right now, and this makes things worse. “People are having a really hard time making a living which puts additional pressure on people who may already be prone to violence.” Ortiz says she wants to emphasize that although it is very expensive to house the survivors, “I don’t want anyone to hesitate to call. We don’t have a waiting list because we take everyone who needs us.” She says, “My worry is that people will think it is very expensive for us and we will run out of money but we don’t want anyone to focus on this and feel that they don’t have a space. So please call.” The 24-hour hotline is 703-237-0881. Continue Reading Corporate Spotlight Deloitte This week’s shout-out is to our friends at Deloitte! Since 2012, Deloitte team members have served in so many ways, from beautification at the Family Home to making care kits on Impact Day, from sponsoring events to currently serving on our Board of Directors! We’re grateful for their years of support! At Deloitte, their Purpose is to make an impact that matters for their clients, their people and the communities where they live and work. Learn more at: www.deloitte.com. Nothing in Between Please join us in thanking our friends at Nothing In Between! Since 2019, Founder and CEO Jade Kim Trusso and her team have done everything from donating products, hosting fundraisers and awareness events for their clients, and sponsoring our events, culminating in Jade joining our board of directors in 2023. We are so grateful to have them as community partners! Jade (middle) with Nothing In Between Studio team members at Open Hearts, Open Doors 2024. Nothing In Between Studio is a modern self-care sanctuary that provides non-toxic nail care, facial and holistic massage services with the community and planet in mind. Nothing in Between is not just their name, it's their mantra. Visit them online at www.nothinginbetweenstudio.com. DAF Day October 9th Is DAF Day, a Day of Community Giving from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) The Day your Generosity Multiplies — with DAFs Join 1,000s of others making Thursday, October 9th the shared moment for bigger, better giving — with Donor Advised Funds. Learn More Why give to Doorways now? Doorways' Safehouse is full. At the same time, our hotline continues to receive new requests for shelter, reflecting the sustained urgency of need in the community. We do not turn survivors away when our shelter is full, and we do not have a waitlist, because survivors cannot wait. But this is only possible with your support. Donate Now We need your help now to sustain our lifesaving shelter and services, because every survivor deserves safe harbor, healing, and hope. Need help donating to Doorways through your DAF? Contact Joy Myers, Chief Development and Strategy Officer, at 703-504-9290 or [email protected]. What is a DAF? A Donor Advised Fund is a tax-advantaged charitable giving account. DAFs are often compared to a 401(k) for retirement savings or a Health Savings Account (HSA) for healthcare expenses. Any person, couple, family–or even company–can open a DAF account at more than 1,000 providers around the country. DAFs have surged in popularity in recent years because they are incredibly effective at increasing giving capacity and streamlining philanthropy. How DAFs Work The power of DAFs lies in their simplicity and flexibility. Contribute Make a tax deductible contribution of cash, securities or illiquid assets. Invest Keep the account balance invested in the market, which grows tax-free. Distribute Recommend cash gifts to eligible charities any time. Learn More Donate to Doorways Share This Email Share This Email Doorways | P.O. Box 100185 | Arlington, VA 22210 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice