That's even more than last year! ✨ We are so grateful to all of our Holiday Wishes sponsors for delivering the magic of the season to their neighbors at Doorways. Did you see Doorways' 2021 annual report? Read Online Now 167 Clients' Wishes Came True 'Tis the season for giving thanks! Thanks to you, 167 clients' wishes came true! (That's even more than last year!) ✨ We are so grateful to all of our Holiday Wishes sponsors for delivering the magic of the season to their neighbors at Doorways, who range in age from newborn babies to grandparents. We love our community! 💖 Visit us on social media to share this post and give yourself a pat on the back for being part of it! Go to Facebook Go to Instagram January is National Stalking Awareness Month What is stalking? What is "the use of technology to stalk"? What are some common reactions to being stalked? Get Answers Safety Planning "Stalking can be one of the most difficult abuse tactics to safety plan around." Learn More 1 in every 6 U.S. women and 1 out of every 19 U.S. men have been stalked in their lifetime 76% of women murdered by an intimate partner were stalked first  85% of women who survived murder attempts were stalked See More Stats Drive-Thru Deeds │ Fridays 11-1 Deliver urgently needed supplies Swing by our office on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to drop off items, or purchase items from our Amazon wish list and ship them directly to our offices. Tall Kitchen Trash Bags (Most Urgent) Cantu and Shea Moisture Hair Products Paper Towels Swiffer Wet Jet Refills Thank you for your support! In the News In times of crisis, violence increases. The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has created a perfect storm of risks for survivors: increased stress and isolation, limited contact with other people, and fear of COVID wherever they go. As COVID spikes again, these conditions are worsening once more. The Shadow Pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, so does the so-called "shadow pandemic" of violence. The pandemic caused a global surge in domestic violence "The global rise of the omicron variant — and with it the revival of movement restrictions, school closures and economic uncertainty — could once again intensify the conditions that allow abuse to persist and put more strain on drained safety nets." Read More Being poor alone does not make people homeless "The idea that mass homelessness is caused primarily by poverty or a lack of drug and mental health treatment is weak at best, and misleading and harmful at worst." Read More The bill for my homelessness was $54,000 "These bills are another way that American society criminalizes people experiencing homelessness," says Lori. "Being homeless is a nightmarish existence, and it was made much harder by these financial burdens." Read Lori's Story Report: Data gaps leave scope of domestic violence unknown "There is...no consistent code or flag for domestic violence cases in national and statewide databases, according to the report, among other issues." Read More Do you need support? Do you know someone else who might? Call Doorways to speak with an advocate any time. 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: 703-237-0881 ‌ ‌ ‌ Donate Now 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!