Project PEACE has teamed up with Doorways, Arlington County DHS and Athleaders 360, to host a week of prevention-based learning opportunities through virtual presentations for allied professionals and community members alike! With your support, Doorways can welcome new families into our care, and care for those who are with us today. Donate Now SAAM in the Summer A Week of Prevention-Based Learning Opportunities (August 10th–14th) See Topics and Register Now SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) in the Summer is a virtual series of presentations and workshops created to continue the conversations, education and awareness that Sexual Assault Awareness Month brings each April. Project PEACE has teamed up with Doorways, Arlington County DHS and Athleaders 360, to host a week of prevention-based learning opportunities through virtual presentations for allied professionals and community members alike! Back to School Sign Up to Sponsor a Child Being prepared for the future can be reassuring and empowering. Help us prepare kids at Doorways for whatever this school year brings. Sign up to sponsor a child today! Sign Up Now Sponsors provide each student with all the tools for school: A full, brand new backpack School supplies (we'll send you a list based on age/grade) A gift card for families to purchase new school clothes In the News Digital Consent in the Age of COVID-19 "Whether you are a parent whose children and teens are no longer in school, or you yourself are adjusting to telecommuting or schooling remotely, time spent online is quickly increasing and taking on new forms." Take this opportunity to take a look at the role consent plays in our ever-evolving digital lives. Read Now Latest Data Shows Trend Toward Economic Recovery, but Black Workers and Businesses are Being Left Behind "The pandemic continues to cause economic devastation for Black Virginians, even as conditions appear to be improving for white Virginians." Learn More Minimum Wage Workers Must Clock 97 Hours a Week to Afford Housing "Many of our essential workers — grocery store employees, home health aides, custodians at hospitals — have risked their lives during the pandemic, but don't get paid enough to afford housing." Read More Arlington Summer Learning and Activities Confronting Racism: Books, Films and More Resources Arlington Public Library has compiled a list of books, movies, podcasts, articles, and organizations where you can learn more about structural racism in the United States, how to engage with and act against anti-black racism, and what you can do to eradicate systematic racism and fight for justice in your community. See List More Reading Lists Check out these additional reading lists from the Arlington Public Library. See More Summer Reading Challenge Join Arlington Public Library’s all-online Summer Reading Challenge! August 3rd is the last day to start reading. Explore tons of fun online programs and challenges, support the Arlington Food Assistance Center while you read, and get the chance to win fun prizes! Learn More Visit our Kids' Corner for more book ideas! Rec @ Home Check out these weekday virtual summer activities for kids, brought to you by Arlington Parks and Recreation! See Activities Drive-Thru Deeds How to Donate Essential Items and School Supplies Have more at home than you need? Swing by our office's Drive-Thru Deeds on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to drop off items you may have "extra" of at home. Please contact Joy Myers at [email protected] or (703) 504-9290 for donation drop-off instructions. This week's items: Hand sanitizer Cleaning supplies (spray, wipes, soap, etc.) Target gift cards 12-count packs of colored pencils 24-count boxes of crayons #2 pencils Pink erasers Spiral and composition notebooks Glue sticks Can't make it to our HQ? Give through our Amazon Wish List at bit.ly/DoorwaysUrgentNeeds. Thank you for keeping our shelters stocked with critical supplies! ‌ ‌ ‌ Doorways | P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!