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.

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

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