"How do you choose between working and providing for your family, and your child's education? I mean, what is your priority?" With your support, Doorways can welcome new families into our care, and care for those who are with us today. Donate Now As COVID Crisis Continues, We Need You Now Homeless Families Struggle With Impossible Choices As School Closures Continue "How do you choose between working and providing for your family, and your child's education?" Read Story on NPR With schools and many daycares still closed, families at Doorways are struggling to answer these same questions. Your support offers families a safe harbor to weather this storm. The ‘Triple Tsunami’ of COVID-19, Economic Collapse, and Domestic Violence More than ever before, survivors need safe harbors like Doorways. "As the global pandemic wears on into its eighth month — Domestic Violence Awareness Month — the impact on those experiencing domestic violence has continued to intensify. The combination of the COVID-19 crisis, the economic downturn, and stay-at-home orders has meant that 'we are in the midst of a triple tsunami, and then you add in the many examples of racist policing and you have a quadruple threat to domestic violence survivors.'" Read More You Can Help: Open Hearts, Open Doors We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, October 15th, at our Open Hearts, Open Doors virtual event and fundraiser. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, your support is essential to our ongoing response to families in need. Not joining us? Make your gift online now. Your generosity changes lives! Donate Now Drive-Thru Deeds Please Note: We will not be hosting Drive-Thru Deeds this Friday, October 16th. We look forward to seeing you again next week! Have more at home than you need? Swing by our office 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: Cleaning supplies (spray, wipes, soap, etc.) Hand sanitizer 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! DVAM October 22nd is Purple Thursday! Raise awareness. Show your support for survivors. Mark your calendar to wear purple and post a selfie on Purple Thursday! In the meantime, check out ongoing free virtual events from our Project PEACE partners. See More Events Do you need support? Do you know someone else who might? Call Doorways to speak with an advocate now. 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: 703-237-0881 ‌ ‌ ‌ 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!