For our current and future clients, Doorways envisions bright futures free of violence, in safe and stable housing. 10 ways you can help end violence against women, even during a pandemic Take Action Human Rights Day Today is International Human Rights Day, which concludes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Everyone has the right to security of person and to an adequate standard of living, including housing. Yet, in the United States, more than 1 in 3 women and more than 1 in 4 men experience intimate partner violence, the CDC reports. Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. 1 in 10 youth ages 18-25 experience homelessness each year, as do 1 in 30 children younger than 18. Together, families (33.3%) and youth and unaccompanied children (7.4%) comprise more than 40% of our country's homeless population. How Your Support of Doorways Helps: Harbor, Healing, and Hope For our current and future clients, Doorways envisions bright futures free of violence, in safe and stable housing. Through the generosity of our partners and supporters like you, we help our most vulnerable neighbors survive crisis, rebuild their lives, and achieve those futures. As the COVID crisis continues, the hardships experienced by low-income families and survivors in abusive relationships continue to grow. 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 Clients' Words of Thanks Did you see our clients' words of thanks for the support they have received at Doorways? If not, click here to read now. In the News Doorways Chief Program Officer provides survivors' perspective on FOX Hear from Samantha Clarke, Doorways' Chief Program Officer, on FOX 5 DC with Evan Lambert. Watch Video Community Forum December 14th: Project PEACE Community Forum on Arlington's Response to Interpersonal Violence Join Project PEACE, Arlington's coordinated community response to intimate partner and sexual violence, for a virtual community forum. The forum will showcase the efforts of Project PEACE over the past three years and provide an opportunity for community feedback on Project PEACE's strategic plan for 2021-2023. Project PEACE welcome anyone who lives or works in Arlington to attend. Featuring Samantha Clarke, Doorways' Chief Program Officer Register Drive-Thru Deeds 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: $50 grocery gift cards (Giant and Safeway preferred) for family holiday meals Cleaning supplies (spray, wipes, soap, etc.) Hand sanitizer 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! 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!