Striving to End Domestic Violence and Family Homelessness in Northern Virginia.
50% of the people Doorways serves every year are children under the age of 18
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Doorways Combined Federal Campaign Number: CFC # 60586
Doorways United Way Number: United Way #8031
Check out Doorways most recent annual report!
DOORWAYS IN THE NEWS
6/1/2009 - Sun Gazette New Domestic-Violence Initiative Aims to Protect Pets, Too
5/26/2009 - Press Release Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS)™ Program Launched by Doorways and the American Humane Association
5/18/2009 - Washington Post “Fannie, Freddie Scale Back Gifts to Charity”
5/08/2009 - Press Release “APAH Wins Two Housing Achievement Awards”
04/22/2009 - Doorways Release Celebrate Earth Day With Doorways
03/13/2009 - Forbes Magazine “Domestic Abuse: What You Need to Know”
02/18/2009 - Arlington Connection “Freddie Mac To Resume Giving to Local Charities: Troubled mortgage giant was among largest philanthropic givers in D.C. area.”
02/16/2009 - NOVA fortnightly “Domestic Violence Subject of Women's Center Forum”
02/16/2009 – WAMU 88.5 “Local Non-Profits Rely On Funds From Freddie, Fannie”
02/16/2009 – Washington Post “Homelessness: The Family Portrait Across Region, Economy Pulls Rug From Under More and More 2-Parent Households”
For archived news and newsletters, please check visit our Media Center.
Doorways Updates
Doorways Wins 2009 Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management
On June 15th, Doorways was awarded the 2009 Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management!
Linda Dunphy, Doorways Executive Director:
“Every day, our staff strives for excellence in all we do, as we manage our current programs and the needs of our clients as well as develop new services, all while raising funds in this new economic environment and winning this award certainly validates our efforts and abilities.”
Click here to learn more about this prestigious honor!
2009 Back to School Drive
We are seeking individuals and groups to sponsor children at Doorways and ensure they have all of the school supplies they'll need to be successful. This year, we have over 50 children to supply items to.
To request more information about sponsoring a family or donating gift cards click here.
Watch Doorways Interview on Channel 8 about Teen Dating Violence
Doorways Executive Director, Linda Dunphy, during a channel 8 interview about teen dating violence.
Learn more about Teen Dating Violence here.
Stories of Pet and Family Abuse from Doorways Hotline
In the past month, the Doorways Domestic Violence Hotline has received three calls detailing pet abuse in addition to the violence against their owner. Stories from Doorways hotline:
“The father (Abuser) harmed the entire family for years with threats, intimidation, and physical aggression. It escalated to the point that he killed the dog in front of the woman and their child. He then made the 10 year old son bury the dog in the backyard.”
Doorways new PAWS program offers safe shelter for owners in abusive relationships and their pets. To support this program or for more information, click here.
Events Supporting Doorways this Summer
Help Doorways and relax and have fun at the same time! Check out these third party events to support Doorways.
RiRa Golf Tournament
August 10, 2009
Reston National Golf Club
Time: 1:00 pm Shotgun Start
Click here to sign up!
Doorways is Vitalia MedSpa's Charity of the Month in July!
Portions of Vitalia's MedSpa's proceeds will benefit Doorways - treat yourself
Click here to find out more about MedSpa!
Why Should You Care?
Did you Know…homeless families have been found sleeping in Arlington parks?
Click here to see about how Doorways is helping homeless families at the family home.
“This ‘exceptional’ designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Doorways for Women and Families from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”
—Michael Smith, President and COO, Charity Navigator
- Domestic Violence Programs and Hotline: 703-237-0881
- Freddie Mac Foundation Family Home: 703-907-0022
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Doorways for Women and Families,
formerly The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (TACTS)
PO Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 | Ph: 703-522-8858 | Fax: 703-522-4338
Copyright © 2004 - Doorways for Women and Families. All rights reserved.
Created by Matrix Group International Inc. ®
formerly The Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (TACTS)
PO Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 | Ph: 703-522-8858 | Fax: 703-522-4338
Copyright © 2004 - Doorways for Women and Families. All rights reserved.
Created by Matrix Group International Inc. ®