Disinfectant wipes, a favorite item in our shelters, are still difficult to find. Have some to spare? See the Drive-Thru Deeds section below!
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
"Dating violence is more common than people think, especially among teens and young adults: one in three teens in the US will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they're in a relationship with," Loveisrespect reports.
NEW! Doorways' Prevention Program
Doorways' emerging Prevention Program aims to change social norms and conditions so sexual and intimate partner violence is less likely to happen.

Targeting youth, programming is designed to shift attitudes, behaviors, and norms that support and perpetuate the root causes of violence by promoting healthy behavior and communities.
On Feb. 9th, go orange to raise awareness about teen dating violence
Wear orange or use our virtual background on February 9th to raise awareness about teen dating violence and the resources available to youth!

Add the image to Zoom or Teams, and use our talking points to tell your colleagues, friends, and family about it.
Black History Month
"Racism creates substantial barriers for Black survivors of violence," writes NNEDV. Doorways joins NNEDV in "uplift[ing] Black organizers and advocates who are working to dismantle these barriers and create the safer world that Black survivors deserve, including Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community."
#SpreadBlackLove
"This month, Ujima celebrates black history and black love. Show your support this month by using the hashtag #SpreadBlackLove with your posts that highlight your appreciation of black culture, black history, and black love."
Lunch & Learn with Diana Ortiz
Join us on Feb. 18th
Join us for a casual discussion to meet Diana, hear about her vision for Doorways, and ask your questions about our programs and services in the year ahead.
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:
  • Cleaning supplies, especially wipes
  • Hand soap
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Kitchen sponges
  • Dish soap

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