National report indicates tremendous need for increased funding to ensure programs can provide comprehensive services to all survivors seeking help while working toward preventing violence in their communities. Are you following Doorways on Instagram? See Profile The State of Domestic Violence Response Nationwide 16th Annual Domestic Violence Counts 1,536 domestic violence programs—including Doorways—participated in this national count of domestic violence services as frontline advocates continued to navigate unforeseen challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises. The resulting report describes survivors' needs and services these organizations provided during the 24-hour survey period. Learn More See Virginia Summary "There is a tremendous need for increased funding to ensure programs can provide comprehensive services to all survivors seeking help while working toward preventing violence in their communities." Upcoming Events Learn More Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Stay tuned as we confirm more events on our calendar! National Day of Action: Wear Teal on April 5th April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). Wear teal (or download our teal virtual background) and use this kit to raise awareness through the SAAPM National Day of Action, the first Tuesday in April. Get Action Kit Start By Believing Day, April 6th Join Doorways in this global message of support for survivors. Download and print the Start By Believing placard, add your name, take a picture and share it! Get Action Kit Poetry Share, April 25th Interested in sharing your work? Please register by Monday, April 18th Register today to join us for Embrace Your Voice 2022, the eighth annual poetry share hosted in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) by Doorways, Friends of Guest House, and the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center. This year's poetry share will be a hybrid in-person and virtual event, with attendees and poets participating from the Lee Center in Alexandria or online via Zoom. Register to Share Your Work or Attend the Event Washington-Liberty Girls Soccer Pink Games for Doorways, April 20th and 28th W-L girls' soccer is turning PINK for Doorways! Join the players in supporting survivors and families and youth experiencing homelessness. Give the gift of safe harbor, healing, and hope in honor of the amazing ladies of the W-L Generals! #GeneralsLead Learn More Denim Day, April 27th In this sexual violence prevention and education campaign we ask you to make a social statement with your fashion statement! Wear jeans on this day as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual violence. Get Action Kit Drive-Thru Deeds │ Fridays 11-1 Deliver urgently needed supplies for clients 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. Our most urgent needs this week: Paper Towels Swiffer Wet Jet Pad Refills Tall Kitchen Trash Bags Ziploc Bags Order Online 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 New to Doorways? Welcome! Learn more about: Volunteering Giving Fundraising 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!