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Together, Arlington's Safety-Net Nonprofits Do More 24/7/365

Serving Our Community through Effective Collaboration


Doorways creates pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault leading to safe, stable, and empowered lives. Our mission is made possible every day by supporters like you and our community partners.


By working together, Arlington's safety net nonprofits are able to do more than any one of us could do alone.


Today and every day, we are grateful for our partners, our collaboration, and our shared dedication to serving this community!

Learn More About Arlington's Safety Net
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In honor of Do More 24 tomorrow, we invite you to learn more about and support some of our partner organizations:


The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is a community-based non-profit that provides supplemental groceries to our Arlington neighbors in need.


Arlington Free Clinic provides free, high-quality health care to low-income, uninsured Arlington County adults through the generosity of donors and volunteers.


AHC Inc. develops affordable housing and helps communities thrive in the Northern VA, Washington DC and Baltimore region.


Arlington Thrive is the only nonprofit organization in our county that provides rapid financial help to our neighbors in dire need.


Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) develops, preserves, and owns quality, affordable places to live; promotes stability and opportunity for our residents; and advocates with the people and communities we serve.


Arm & Arm empowers individuals returning home from traumatic experiences with tools that will enable them to make rational evaluations of themselves, their situations, and their circumstances, and subsequently make healthy and proactive decisions, as they navigate their way back into society.


Aspire! Afterschool expands learning opportunities that help young people fulfill their potential through afterschool and summer learning programs that support and connect families, schools, and communities.


Bridges to Independence leads individuals and families out of homelessness and into stable, independent futures. 


BU-GATA is a community-based organization that serves the Arlington youth and adults through education and leadership development programs focused on education, housing attainment, and civic engagement in low-income immigrant communities.


Culpepper Garden is owned by nonprofit Arlington Retirement Housing Corporation, whose mission is to provide housing and services that allow lower-income older people to thrive.


ECDC resettles refugees and immigrants and promotes the education, health, culture, and socio-economic development needs of the refugee community.


Edu-Futuro empowers under-resourced Latino and other immigrant youth through education, leadership development, and family engagement to become the next generation of professionals who transform their communities.


Friends of Guest House provides formerly incarcerated women the structure, supervision, support, and assistance they need to move beyond who they were to become who they want to be.


Just Neighbors provides immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees of all faiths and nationalities, especially those who are most vulnerable. 


National Capital Treatment & Recovery (Formerly Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic) save lives and heal communities touched by substance use disorders.


Neighborhood Health improves health and advances health equity in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax by providing high quality primary care regardless of ability to pay. 


The NVDECS Foundation partners with the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter (NoVAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service organization, to deliver and support educational scholarships, youth development, programs for senior citizens, healthy lifestyle initiatives, and community forums.


Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) ensures everyone, at every life stage, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. 


OAR is a community-based nonprofit which envisions a safe and thriving community where those impacted by the legal system enjoy equal civil and human rights.


PathForward transforms lives by delivering housing solutions and pathways to stability. 


The Shirlington Employment And Education Centre (SEEC) helps day laborer find employment and provides them additional support services.


The Women's Home, Inc. is a private, non-profit program, providing affordable long-term residential treatment for women recovering from substance abuse. 

Thank you for supporting Arlington's safety net!

Do you need support? Do you know someone else who might? Call Doorways to speak with an advocate any time.
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