"I was worried and fearful for everyone but myself until I literally felt my life was on the line." "I was worried and fearful for everyone but myself until I literally felt my life was on the line." Read Margot's Story Your Support Saves Lives In times of crisis, domestic and sexual violence increase. During the pandemic, survivors worldwide have experienced more, and more lethal, abuse. Here in Arlington, survivors like Margot have been reaching out with their lives on the line. Doorways' Safehouse has operated up to and above 120% capacity, utilizing hotels when our shelter was inadequate to meet the need. Now, we need your help to ensure we can continue to give shelter and support to every survivor and family who needs us. Donate Now Read Margot's Story How Your Support Helps Survivors Like Margot At Doorways, advocates are available to answer the call every hour of every day. Our advocates have offices in the Arlington courthouse to support clients onsite. Our shelters provide safe harbor 24/7. Last year alone, Doorways: Answered 1,067 crisis calls from adults and children experiencing violence Assisted 165 adults and 128 children seeking protective orders, child support, custody petitions, and other court judgements to safeguard their wellbeing Provided lifesaving emergency shelter for 80 survivors and their children at the Safehouse, Safe Apartments, and hotels — a record high in Doorways' history — as intimate partner violence increased in frequency and lethality Give hope against harm and homelessness. Give Now PS — Already made your year-end gift to Doorways? Please share this email or forward it to a friend. We need your help to ensure Doorways can provide immediate support, safe harbor, healing, and hope to our neighbors in crisis. ‌ ‌ ‌ Do you need support? Do you know someone else who might? Call Doorways to speak with an advocate anytime. 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: 703-237-0881 Doorways | P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!