Email from Doorways In this issue: Arlington Turkey Trot In the News Corporate Spotlight DAF Day, October 9th Arlington Turkey Trot Volunteers Needed Opportunities before, during, and after the event The Arlington Turkey Trot is more than just a 5K—it’s a beloved Thanksgiving morning tradition that brings our community together. Now in its 20th year, the Trot supports local nonprofits including Doorways. Volunteers are needed Pre-Race and Race Day! Sign Up to Volunteer Register to Race In the News Holding Space: Three Ways to Support Domestic Violence Survivors "The act of holding space for others can be profoundly healing in a chaotic and isolating world. Holding space means being physically, mentally, and emotionally present. This allows others to express themselves without fear of judgment. This act of care can be life-changing for survivors of domestic violence. It is rooted in compassion and understanding, offering a powerful antidote to invisibility and isolation. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), here are three ways to hold space for survivors." See Ways to Hold Space How Firearm Access Fuels Domestic Violence Tragedies "Roughly 19 women are killed with a firearm in domestic violence homicide-suicides each month, according to a new report released Thursday from Everytown for Gun Safety shared exclusively with The 19th. 'When we look at the public discourse on gun violence or on gun violence prevention, it tends to surround very public mass shootings,' said Sonali Rajan, senior director of research at the gun violence prevention nonprofit that advocates for gun control. The type of violence covered in the new report is a 'conflation of two public health and public safety crises' — intimate partner violence and suicide." Read More Corporate Spotlight Dominion Energy Dominion Energy provides more than electricity! Since 2007, our friends at DE and the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation have funded repairs to our Family Home, helped upgrade our computer systems, supported our Revive Counseling Program, and sponsored our Rocklands Roast! We’re grateful for their partnership! Doorways CEO, Diana Ortiz, pictured here with Gaston Araoz, External Affairs Representative at Dominion Energy, at 2025 Rocklands Roast event. Driven by a straightforward mission to provide reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy, Dominion Energy seeks solutions that exceed expectations and keep communities thriving. Learn more about Dominion Energy and the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation online here: www.dominionenergy.com/about/our-company/customers-and-community. DAF Day October 9th Is DAF Day, a Day of Community Giving from Donor Advised Funds (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