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Black History Month
Ida B. Wells (pictured). Rosa Parks. Harriet Jacobs.

You likely recognize their names. But do you know how they helped lead the sexual and domestic violence movement?
"Without Black women, there is no movement to end sexual and domestic violence."
Rosa Parks
"More than a decade before Parks took a stand for African Americans by refusing to give up her seat on that bus, she provided legal aid to Recy Taylor, who was raped by white men in Abbeville, Alabama."
Frederick Douglass
"Abolitionists worked tirelessly in the mid-19th century to bring public attention to the plight of the sexually assaulted on plantations."
Stormé DeLarverie
"After Stonewall, DeLarverie remained prominent in activist circles," and "was known to lend her singing voice to fundraisers for victims of domestic violence."
Marsha P. Johnson
"Following the events at Stonewall, [an uprising that fueled the LGBTQIA+ rights movement,] Johnson and her friend Sylvia Rivera co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) and they became fixtures in the community, helping homeless transgender youth."
In the News
We Commend the U.S. Senate Introduction of a Bipartisan Bill Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
"NNEDV commends the Senate for introducing a bipartisan VAWA reauthorization bill, calls on Senators to strengthen provisions advancing access to housing, and urges swift passage of a strong bill."
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) Delivers PPE to Social-Safety-Net Groups
"Doorways and PathForward continue to do such great work in and for our community during these difficult times. I'm so thankful the donation from a caring constituent was made and thrilled to have played a role coordinating the delivery," Congressman Beyer said. "I truly value the character and compassion of our fellow residents serving those in need."
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.
Here are our most urgent needs this week:
  • Laundry Detergent Pods
  • Tall Kitchen Trash Bags
  • Solid White Linens (Bath Towel Sets, Comforters, Pillows)
  • Vacuums
  • Kitchen Sponges
  • Ziplocs (Gallon and Sandwich Sizes)

Thank you for your support!
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
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