How to Navigate the Holidays as a Survivor: A Guide to Self-Care and Empowerment

"Navigating family gatherings, festivities, and potential triggers may seem daunting, but with proactive strategies and a supportive mindset, survivors can not only endure but find empowerment and resilience during this time."

Safety Planning for Holidays and Weekends

"Holidays are often a time of joy and community, but for people with an abusive partner, the holidays (or even a long weekend) can be stressful and dangerous. Spending time with family and friends, dealing with extra stress, and traveling can challenge safety planning during any holiday or long weekend. Family and friends may struggle to help or support the survivor during this time. We suggest safety planning for holidays and weekends to help families and survivors feel safer during these moments."

For Friends and Family: Supporting Survivors During the Holiday Season

"What can be done to increase your safety or the safety of your loved ones? An important first step everyone can take is to learn about the signs and forms of abuse. Here are some things to look out for during the holidays."

The Wynhurst Group

All of us at Doorways are grateful to The Wynhurst Group for being a “Home of Their Own” sponsor for this year’s Open Hearts, Open Doors event, and for helping us raise critical funds needed for our emergency shelter.

The Wynhurst Group is a boutique, woman-owned executive coaching and consulting firm based in the D.C. area. Founding principal (and Doorways Board Member!), Ilona Birenbaum, has a unique combination of knowledge and experience covering a broad range of leadership and organizational development principles.  

Learn more about The Wynhurst Group: thewynhurstgroup.com.

Sponsors Needed! Support Survivors and their Families this Holiday Season

Help our families' winter wishes come true! For each client, we need 1 gift and a $100 Visa gift card. Every family wants to spread the love this time of year, and your gift cards enable them to do so! Learn more and sign up to become a Winter Wishes sponsor today!

The Dominion Guild's Merry Market, November 18th-19th

Shop at the Dominion Guild’s Merry Market at the Knights of Columbus to support local nonprofits including Doorways!

Arlington Turkey Trot, November 27th

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!