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July 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM

Back-to-School already? Yes - so we need your help!

Email from Doorways We need your help to ensure every child in our shelter and housing programs will have what they need to start their next school year off right. Questions or concerns about your relationship? We're here to help. Doorways 24/7 Hotline: 703-237-0081 Back to School! ...Already? Yes! …
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July 14, 2026 at 8:21 PM

Join us Oct. 7th for Open Hearts, Open Doors! Sponsorships now available!

Email from Doorways We are excited to share that this year’s Open Hearts, Open Doors event will return to The Falls restaurant in Falls Church! Please join us on October 7th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for a special night benefitting Doorways. Your evening will include delightful cuisine, cocktail…
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June 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM

Summer Match Is Almost Over

Email from Doorways Our 2:1 Summer Match provides a critical opportunity for you to give and watch your gift grow! Every $1 you give = $3 with our Summer Match! Get My Match! 2:1 Match Is Almost Over! Doorways' Summer Match ends soon! Donate now to get your match and triple your gift and support for…
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June 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Gov. Spanberger helps to disarm abusers and protect survivors

Email from Doorways Plus, now's the time to donate, because your gift will go 3x as far with our Summer Match! Our Summer Match ends soon! Don't miss your chance to have your gift matched 2:1. Donate now! Governor Spanberger Signs Landmark Bills to Close Deadly Firearms Loopholes in Virginia, Fortif…
  Doorways · [email protected]
June 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM

More survivors are calling on us. We're calling on you to help.

Email from Doorways So far this year, we have already answered more hotline calls than last year (1,447), with 1,622 calls and counting. Every $1 you give = $3 with our Summer Match! Get My Match! As more survivors call on us, we're asking you for help. Doorways' 24/7 hotline is a lifeline for survi…
  Doorways · [email protected]
June 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM

Go further for the ones who need it most

Email from Doorways Every $1 you give = $3 with our Summer Match! Get My Match! TRIPLE your gift of safe harbor, healing, and hope Every donation you make to Doorways gives safe harbor, healing, and hope to survivors and their families. You help provide emergency shelter, wraparound services — inclu…
  Doorways · [email protected]
June 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM

How donuts can help you talk about consent

Email from Doorways Plus, now's the time to donate, because your gift will go 3x as far with our Summer Match! Invite Doorways to your event, group meeting, or host an educational workshop! Complete this form and we'll contact you about next steps. Triple Your Gift Today! Now's the time to give, bec…
  Doorways · [email protected]
June 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM

You're invited: Benefit concert supporting kids at Doorways

Email from Doorways Buy tickets to join us on June 24th! You're Invited to Summer Serenade Benefit Concert Supporting The Virginia McCaffrey Fund for Children at Doorways June 24th, 6-8 p.m. Join us for a backyard benefit concert by Bob McDonald! All proceeds will benefit the Virginia McCaffrey Fund…
  Doorways · [email protected]
June 2, 2026 at 8:14 PM

Doorways' Summer Match is back!

Email from Doorways Your $1 = $3! Doorways' Summer Match is back! Every $1 you give = $3 with our Summer Match! Get My Match! Join Doorways’ Summer Match and TRIPLE your gift! Now through June 30th, your new gift or pledge to Doorways will be matched $2 to $1 thanks to our Summer Match sponsors. Tri…
  Doorways · [email protected]
May 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM

Sign up as a New Chapter Champion to help welcome survivors home

Email from Doorways Invite Doorways to your event, group meeting, or host an educational workshop! Complete this form and we'll contact you about next steps. Help Welcome Survivors and their Families Home Urgent Needs for Home Goods for Clients Moving Out of Shelter into Housing We’re excited to sha…
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May 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Today: Protection Order seminar

Email from Doorways Invite Doorways to your event, group meeting, or host an educational workshop! Complete this form and we'll contact you about next steps. Upcoming Events Protective Orders / Órdenes de Protección TODAY! May 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Learn about resources and options available to help ob…
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May 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM

Rocklands Roast raises record-breaking dollars for Doorways

Email from Doorways Thank You! Rocklands' 20th Anniversary Roast was a great success, raising $40,000 for Doorways! We had a fantastic evening on the Rocklands patio celebrating 20 years of partnership and raising critical funds for Doorways! The need for Doorways' shelter and services is greater th…
  Doorways · [email protected]
May 12, 2026 at 1:46 PM

Recap: Honoring SAAPM and Celebrating 20 Years of Project PEACE

Email from Doorways Invite Doorways to your event, group meeting, or host an educational workshop! Complete this form and we'll contact you about next steps. Recap: Honoring SAAPM and Celebrating 20 Years of Project PEACE Doorways was thrilled to be part of Project PEACE's 20th Anniversary Celebrati…
  Doorways · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM

Assessing Danger in Domestic Violence Situations

Email from Doorways Ways to support someone you know who is experiencing abuse: Learn More Assessing Danger in Domestic Violence Situations "For domestic-violence experts, all of these details would have been flashing warning signs," wrote Rachel Louise Snyder in the New York Times, reflecting on th…
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April 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Celebrating the Volunteers Who Make Our Mission Possible

Email from Doorways Volunteers served a total of 11,737 hours in 2025, the equivalent of $408,300 estimated value in service. We truly couldn't do what we do without these amazing volunteers! When tragedies occur, many of us may need support. Doorways' 24/7 hotline is here for you at 703-237-0881. V…
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April 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Visit our installations at the library, the mall, and more

Email from Doorways Check out this SAAPM reading list with books for all ages, all available to check out from the Arlington Public Library! Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Events and Activities The Clothesline Project: View a moving exhibit supporting survivors. Now through Ap…
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March 31, 2026 at 2:17 PM

Celebrating 20 years, turning teal, and more!

Email from Doorways Rocklands Roast for Doorways on May 7th is SOLD OUT! To be added to the waitlist, please contact Joy Myers. Thank you! 2026 Women of Vision Awards Last week, Doorways President and CEO, Diana Ortiz, was honored to take part in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 2026 Wome…
  Doorways · [email protected]
March 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM

Only 10 seats remain! Get your Rocklands Roast sponsorship and tickets today!

Email from Doorways You're invited to join us on May 7th for a spring pig and oyster roast benefiting Doorways! Rocklands' 20th Anniversary Roast Thursday, May 7th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. You're invited to join us on Rocklands' Arlington patio for a spring pig and oyster roast benefiting Doorways! On…
  Doorways · [email protected]
March 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM

All-you-can-eat BBQ to benefit Doorways!

Email from Doorways You're invited to join us on May 7th for a spring pig and oyster roast benefiting Doorways! Rocklands' 20th Anniversary Roast Thursday, May 7th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. You're invited to join us on Rocklands' Arlington patio for a spring pig and oyster roast benefiting Doorways! Th…
  Doorways · [email protected]
March 17, 2026 at 8:17 PM

This Week at Doorways

Email from Doorways Upcoming events and the latest news! Join us at Rocklands on May 7th for an all-you-can-eat roast benefiting Doorways! Buy Sponsorships and Tickets Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) April is national Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), a tim…
  Doorways · [email protected]
March 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM

This Week at Doorways

Email from Doorways "We have never been so close to achieving gender equality, and never closer to losing it." April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). Invite Doorways to come talk with your group! Submit a Request Rocklands' 20th Anniversary Roast Sponsorships and Tickets on …
  Doorways · [email protected]
March 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Rocklands sponsorships and tickets on sale now!

Email from Doorways All-you-can eat bbq, sides, plus beer and wine, for just $45 per adult! All proceeds benefit Doorways! Rocklands' 20th Anniversary Roast Sponsorships and Tickets on Sale Now! This event sells out every year, so buy your tickets today before they're gone! Join us on Thursday, May …
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March 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM

Invite Doorways to join your group in April

Email from Doorways April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). Invite Doorways to come talk about it! Give safe harbor, healing, and hope. Donate Now Invite Doorways to Join You April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Invite Doorways to table with resource…
  Doorways · [email protected]
February 24, 2026 at 3:33 PM

The Intersection of Homelessness and Domestic Violence

Email from Doorways Nobody should have to choose between staying in an unsafe home and having no home at all. The need for safe and affordable housing is one of the most pressing concerns for survivors of violence and It's Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). 1 in 3 teens experience dating …
  Doorways · [email protected]
February 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM

What does a healthy relationship mean to you?

Email from Doorways We asked, you answered! What does a healthy relationship mean to you? February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). 1 in 3 teens experience dating abuse. Let's change that. Learn how! Healthy Relationships "Relationships may be defined in different ways depending on w…
  Doorways · [email protected]
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM

TDVAM, Black History Month partner spotlight, and more

Email from Doorways Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults. In fact, 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they're in a re In this issue: TDVAM Doorways' 2025 Annual Report Black History Month Partner S…
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January 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Doorways' 2025 Annual Report

Email from Doorways Every time our door opens, it means a survivor or family is kept safe with dignity; a life is changed; a story is rewritten, with new chapters filled with hope. We are deeply grateful to you, our part In this issue: Doorways' 2025 Annual Report Stalking Awareness Month Corporate …
  Doorways · [email protected]
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM

Join us for the MLK Day of Service, Jan. 19th

Email from Doorways Join Doorways for a mini Listen & Learn at Washington-Liberty, followed by a Welcome Home Scavenger Hunt! Concerned about a friend and their relationship? See Doorways' tips for supporting people in unhealthy and unsafe situations. Join Us for the MLK Day of Service on January 19…
  Doorways · [email protected]
December 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Our 1:1 donation match ends tomorrow!

Email from Doorways Double your gift with our year-end match! Donate Now to Double Your Gift Survivors need Doorways. Doorways needs you. The need for emergency shelter for survivors is the highest it has ever been. In just the last three months, we've answered 500 calls like Melany's. Survivors ne…
  Doorways · [email protected]
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Survivors need your help. Thank you for your support in challenging times!

Email from Doorways Donate now, and your gift will be matched, one-to-one, to double your support! Give save harbor, healing, and hope today! Donate Now to Double Your Gift One phone rings, and the caller is a survivor in crisis, needing a safe place to escape. A second phone rings, and it's a donor…
  Doorways · [email protected]
December 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Our 2025 Wrapped

Email from Doorways 150 survivors – 80 adults and 70 children – found safe harbor in Doorways' safehousing in fiscal year 2025. That's more than any previous year, and more than double the total we sheltered in 2020 Donate now to DOUBLE your gift with our year-end match! ❤️❤️ Donate Now Doorways' 20…
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December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Help address domestic violence, right here in Arlington

Email from Doorways Sam and Max were skipping on their way to the bus stop. Moments like this are possible because of you. Because the need is greater than ever, this year, our generous matching donors have doubled the total matching funds to $150,000! Your donation will be matched, dollar for dolla…
  Doorways · [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM

This Week at Doorways: Winter Wishes Come True!

Email from Doorways In just the last three months, we’ve answered 500 calls like Melany’s. Donate now to DOUBLE your gift with our year-end match! ❤️❤️ Donate Now “My family and I are now in a safe place.” Melany called our hotline late one night. She had called us for support before, but this time …
  Doorways · [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Survivors' urgent calls need an immediate answer

Email from Doorways As more survivors reach out, we're calling on you to ensure that no one has to wait. Arlington's only provider of shelter, services, and supportive housing for survivors "If it wasn't for Doorways, I don't know where or what I'd be doing right now," Melany said. Read her story. I…
  Doorways · [email protected]
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM

"My family and I are now in a safe place."

Email from Doorways Read Melany's story. Give the gift of safe harbor to families like hers today, and your gift will be matched! “My family and I are now in a safe place.” Read Melany's Story Give the gift of safe harbor to families like Melany's Donate now to double your gift! When you donate toda…
  Doorways · [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM

We give thanks for you

Email from Doorways In honor of Giving Tuesday, we want to give thanks to you, our generous community of supporters! We hope you enjoy reading these words from our clients about how Doorways' services have made a difference in their lives, thanks to your support. We are grateful to you for giving th…
  Doorways · [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM

You Make Survivors Safer. Thank You.

Email from Doorways Today and every day, we're grateful for you! We wish a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! Help our families' wishes come true this season! Learn more and sign up to become a Winter Wishes sponsor today! We're Thankful for You! Today and every day, we're grateful…
  Doorways · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Tips for the Season

Email from Doorways Survivors can find empowerment and resilience during this time. Friends and family can help. Enter to win TWO Turkey Trot registrations and this runner's swag basket! See how to enter here! 🦃 Tips for the Season How to Navigate the Holidays as a Survivor: A Guide to Self-Care and…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Thank You for Being With Survivors, Always

Email from Doorways October was Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (DVAM), and this year's theme was With Survivors, Always. Save the date — Rocklands' 20th annual roast benefitting Doorways will be on Thursday, May 7th! Thank You for Being With Survivors, Always October was Domestic V…
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November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Holiday Heroes Needed to Help Winter Wishes Come True

Email from Doorways Save the date — Rocklands' 20th annual roast benefitting Doorways will be on Thursday, May 7th! Help Our Clients' Winter Wishes Come True Holiday Heroes Needed! Here at Doorways, we're gearing up for the holiday season, and we need your help to ensure our families' winter wishes …
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October 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Open Hearts, Open Doors Success As Need Continues to Grow

Email from Doorways In this issue: Open Hearts, Open Doors In the News Corporate Spotlight Upcoming Events Open Hearts, Open Doors Success As Need Continues to Grow Doorways’ Open Hearts, Open Doors event at The Falls was a heartwarming night of friendship and team spirit! Our community came togeth…
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October 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM

The Nonprofits That Make Up Arlington’s Safety Net Are Hurting

Email from Doorways In this issue: Arlington Magazine article Corporate Spotlight In the News Arlington Turkey Trot The Nonprofits That Make Up Arlington’s Safety Net Are Hurting Arlington Magazine "While they wait for the next shoe to drop, Arlington's human services nonprofits are scrambling to m…
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October 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Wear purple this Thursday

Email from Doorways In this issue: Purple Thursday, October 16th Corporate Spotlight In the News Arlington Turkey Trot Purple Thursday, October 16th Wear purple to show your support for survivors, and to raise awareness about domestic violence and the resources available for those impacted. Share y…
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October 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Turkey Trot volunteers needed!

Email from Doorways In this issue: Arlington Turkey Trot In the News Corporate Spotlight DAF Day, October 9th Arlington Turkey Trot Volunteers Needed Opportunities before, during, and after the event The Arlington Turkey Trot is more than just a 5K—it’s a beloved Thanksgiving morning tradition that …
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October 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Thank you, Open Hearts, Open Doors supporters! We are sold out!

Email from Doorways Thank you, Open Hearts, Open Doors supporters – we are sold out! Thank you all for your incredible generosity! With two weeks to go, Open Hearts, Open Doors is sold out! We are so grateful to all of YOU for your gifts and your care and concern for everyone in our community. Becau…
  Doorways · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Get Involved during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Email from Doorways In this issue: DVAM In the News Corporate Spotlight DAF Day, October 9th October Is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (DVAM) 5 Ways to Get Involved during DVAM 1) Support survivors Give the gift of safe harbor, healing, and hope to survivors and their families. To …
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September 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Email from Doorways October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (DVAM). See 5 ways to take action! Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15 "Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures …
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September 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Tickets are now on sale for Open Hearts, Open Doors!

Email from Doorways Individual tickets are $200 and can be purchased on our event website. We can’t wait to see you on October 15th at The Falls! Tickets are now on sale for Open Hearts, Open Doors! Individual tickets are $200 and can be purchased on our event website here: onecau.se/ohod2025. We ca…
  Diana Ortiz · [email protected]
September 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Our Safehouse Is Full: We're calling on our community for lifesaving help.

Email from Doorways This past week, our headcount of survivors in Doorways' safehousing reached 40 individuals. This represents an occupancy rate of 160%. Our Safehouse Is Full We're calling on our community for lifesaving help. Dear friends, I am reaching out to ask for your help. With the need for…
  Doorways · [email protected]
September 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Open Hearts, Open Doors is on track to sell out, and we want to see you there!

Email from Doorways Hello friends! We are just six weeks from this year’s Open Hearts, Open Doors event, and we hope you can be there to celebrate with us on October 15th! We are on track to sell out, and we want to see you there! Please purchase your sponsorship today, or contact Jan to make your s…