News you need to know, opportunities to take action, plus more. Monthly Newsletter DVAM: Behind the Scenes Collaboration is one of Doorways' core values, shining bright during times like Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October. Behind the scenes, our team works to ensure we reach as many people as possible, especially those who are underserved. In addition to the public events listed below, on our website, and on Facebook, there are plenty more happening all around Arlington. Doorways partners with Arlington's Project PEACE, local schools, fellow service providers, faith partners, government agencies and more to coordinate and participate in efforts throughout our community. Whether we have a table of resources at an informational fair, are speaking to law enforcement officers at their roll calls, or are leading a session to help our peers in service better understand domestic violence, we never stand alone. Your support is critical to our ongoing efforts to ensure everyone in Arlington is aware of the resources available to survivors. Thank you for partnering with us to support survivors in our community, during DVAM and all year long! Want to discuss how your organization might partner with Doorways during an awareness month? Contact Linley Beckbridge at 703-504-9283 or [email protected]. 5 ways to take action during DVAM Doorways serves thousands of survivors each year with an approach designed to build on clients' strengths and make a lasting impact in their lives. But we can't do it alone. We need your help. What better time than DVAM to take action and support survivors? Take Action Urgent Needs Paper towels We are in urgent need of paper towels for our shelters and clients. Through our Amazon Wish List, you can send them to us directly! Or, if you prefer to buy at a local store and drop them off, please contact Anna MacNiven at 703-504-9291 or [email protected]. Order Now Thank you for your help! Upcoming Events Arlington Reads: Stephanie Land Wednesday, October 23rd Hear from Stephanie Land, whose best-selling debut memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive recounts her journey as a single mom navigating "the poverty trap." About the book: "At age 28, Land's dream of attending college and becoming a writer are deferred when a summer fling turns into an unplanned pregnancy. After facing domestic abuse, and lacking any form of reliable safety net, she checks into a homeless shelter with her 7-month-old daughter." Learn more. This presentation is made in partnership with Arlington's Action Plan for Ending Homelessness, a community-wide initiative committed to ending homelessness in Arlington, and the Arlington Community Foundation. Purple Thursday Thursday, October 24th Wear purple and post your pictures to social media to show your support! Join us to raise awareness, support survivors, and take a stand against domestic violence. Learn more. Access our Purple Thursday outreach kit Youth Mental Health From A to Z Tuesday, October 29th Join representatives from the Department of Human Services, Children and Family Services, Northern Virginia Family Practice, Project PEACE, and Doorways for a panel discussion and conversation about teen mental health. Recognize signs and symptoms. Understand mental health disparities for LGBTQIA+ youth. Learn how to approach mental health conversations. Learn more. Fleet Elementary School Halloween Walk (for Fleet staff, students and families) Thursday, October 31st For years, Patrick Henry Elementary School students and staff have supported our community through this special event, and in many other ways. We are thrilled to continue the tradition with you at Alice West Fleet Elementary School! Learn more. 9th Annual Gifts That Give Hope NoVA Alternative Gift Fair Saturday, December 7th Shop for a good cause! Gifts That Give Hope puts a new spin on gift-giving. The concept is simple: Make a donation to one of their select locally based nonprofits, including Doorways, personalize a GTGH greeting card for a loved one, and give that act of kindness as a gift. Thank you in advance for giving the gift of hope this season! Learn more. News and Updates Domestic Violence Awareness Hasn’t Caught Up With #MeToo. Here’s Why. "We talked to experts and survivors about why the conversation around domestic violence differs from sexual assault and what would need to change for domestic violence to have its own cultural reckoning." Read more. Read Article "#MeToo has shown the strength of multiple accusations, but domestic violence victims usually speak up alone." Chanel Miller's short film, "I Am With You," is 5 minutes long, but the message might stay with you forever While she wrote 'Know My Name: A Memoir," Chanel Miller would take breaks to draw. She made her drawings into a short film called "I Am With You." Watch it now. Doorways | P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!