To her, in that moment, it was a decision without much hope: choose to stay with her abusive partner, or escape in the night to the hospital, with the looming fear of COVID. Give the gift of hope from harm and homelessness. Donate Now What It's Like to Escape Abuse during the COVID Crisis To her, in that moment, it was a decision without much hope: choose to stay with her abusive partner, or escape in the night to the hospital, with the looming fear of COVID. Nathalie bravely chose to leave her home, all her belongings, and her life as she had known it—and put her faith in Doorways. Read Nathalie's Story "With support from Doorways, I finally overcame the barriers that had prevented me from escaping abuse before. Now, I know I can make lasting change, achieve my goals, and make it on my own." Gift the Gift of Hope from Harm and Homelessness Your investment in Doorways means we can be a place of safety, healing, peace, and prosperity. Your gift gives harbor, healing, and hope. Donate Now PS — Already made your year-end gift to Doorways? Please forward this email to a friend. As current and future clients face increasing abuse, an upcoming wave of evictions, and other COVID-related challenges, Doorways is depending on our community to ensure we can meet the rising demand for support. 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!