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"Because of Doorways, my family and I are now in a safe place."

Melany called our hotline late one night. She had called us for support before, but this time was different: she was ready to leave and needed somewhere safe to go. Our shelter was full, so we immediately secured a room with one of our hotel partners. Our team met Melany, her 5-year-old twins, Sam and Max, and their little dog, Cookie, there.

That room became the family's temporary refuge: a safe place where the twins could sleep, with Cookie curled up at their feet.

Melany felt like she could finally breathe.

Finding safe harbor at Doorways can be the difference between life and death: "Months ago, I wasn't sure if I would make it out of my domestic violence situation alive," Melany said, "but because of Doorways, my family and I are now in a safe place."

More survivors than ever before are in need of Doorways' emergency shelter, and calls to our hotline have increased. Meanwhile, government funding for victim services continues to be cut, and many donors are having to reduce their giving due to their own financial situations.

"Doorways has always been there for me," said Melany. We're able to be there for survivors like Melany and her family because you're here for Doorways. Thank you for being part of our community's safety net!