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With your support, Doorways can welcome new families into our care, and care for those who are with us today. |
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From Surviving to Thriving: Rachael's Story |
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When Rachael determined that staying in her home was a matter of life and death, she had nowhere to go. She found a lifeline with Doorways. |
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Open Hearts, Open Doors
Virtual Fundraiser & Auction
October 15th
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COVID-19 has had an extraordinary impact on our clients and our community. An increasing number of adults, youth, and children are experiencing violence and need our safe harbor. As eviction moratoriums are lifted, even more families need our housing and our help.
Save the date to join us on October 15th to celebrate of what our clients and community can achieve when we invest in people. Sponsor and ticket information coming soon!
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Together, we can build brighter futures for thousands of Arlington neighbors in need. |
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The COVID-19 Eviction Crisis: An estimated 30-40 million people in America are at risk |
"While methodologies differ, these analyses converge on a dire prediction: If conditions do not change, 29-43% of renter households could be at risk of eviction by the end of the year." |
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"Globally, even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, 1 in 3 women experienced physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner."
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The Shadow Pandemic: Violence against women during COVID-19 |
"Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified." |
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Black Women's Equal Pay Day |
"Black women have been essential during the pandemic and are essential as the economy struggles to reopen. Equal pay for Black women workers is long overdue." |
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How to Donate Essential Items |
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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. |
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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!
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