Thanks to our amazing back-to-school sponsors, every child at Doorways will receive all the tools for school this year. With your support, Doorways can welcome new families into our care, and care for those who are with us today. Donate Now Thank You! Every Child at Doorways Sponsored for Back to School 🎉 Thank you for helping us prepare kids at Doorways for whatever this school year brings! Thanks to our amazing back-to-school sponsors, every child at Doorways will receive all the tools for school this year: 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 Beyond Back to School, Gift Cards Help Families Afford the Essentials Beyond the back-to-school season, families at Doorways continue to need your support. Gift cards help families cover expenses like winter clothes, medication, and groceries year round. Gift cards can be sent to Doorways at PO Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 or dropped off at our admin offices on Fridays during Drive-Thru Deeds (see details below). Order Online Save the Date 📅 Open Hearts, Open Doors October 15th Virtual Fundraiser & Auction Sponsor and ticket information coming soon! Save the date to join us to celebrate of what our clients and community can achieve when we invest in people. Together, we can prevent violence, end homelessness, and build brighter futures for thousands of Arlington neighbors in need. Together, apart. News & Updates Mass Evictions Set to Begin – Communities of Color to Be Hardest Hit Read Now "The Black Lives Matter movement has reached widespread support, with over two-thirds of U.S. adults supporting it. However, eviction perfectly highlights the systemic racism plaguing our country, and not extending eviction protections will only move our country backward. "According to the ACLU, 'women of color, and particularly Black women, are especially vulnerable to eviction for many reasons, including staggering pay disparities and wealth gaps.'" Escaping Domestic Violence During COVID-19 "Since the beginning of the pandemic, advocates have worried about a drop-off in reports to hotlines and to the police, which could mean those in abusive situations don't feel safe to even call for help — or that they think a shelter could be worse, given the risk of the virus." Read More Portraits of Hope: A campaign to change the public's perception of who is homeless "Six women, who have faced homelessness at different stages of their lives, generously shared their personal stories for a central component to the campaign, a Family Homelessness Documentary and Photo Series." Visit Gallery "'Being a young person in the shelter makes you feel as though you can't be a young person,' said Nyomi, who as the oldest child would take care of her mother and siblings. 'You can't be a teenager and all the teenagers I know — even if their life is bad — they can go home and be by themselves in their room. I never had that." Join Doorways on TikTok! Are you or your kids on TikTok? Check out Doorways' first video and share it with a friend! Watch Video Drive-Thru Deeds How to Donate Essential Items 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 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!