In this issue: We've Moved! Happening Now: Black History Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, V-Day We've Moved! Doorways' New Community Service Center in Ballston Tower We have officially moved the home base of our community-based programs, as well as our administrative offices, to Doorways' new Community Services Center in Ballston Tower! We look forward to sharing more about the space with you as we get settled in. In the meantime, here are 5 FAQs about how our move may impact you. 5 FAQs About How the Move Impacts You 1: What address do I send mail to? Our mailing address is still the same! You can send mail to Doorways at P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210. 2: Can I donate this item to Doorways? Currently, we are only accepting donations through our Amazon Wish List. Our new offices have significantly less storage space than our old offices, so we can only accept limited, specific items. 3: Why is/was the wish list empty? While we were moving from one location to the other, we were unable to accept donated items. Now that we are in our new space, we will add items to the wish list as needed. 4: Where else can I donate? Please check out our list of community partners on our website. There are lots of great places to donate! 5: Is the hotline number the same? Yes! Our programs, including our 24-hour hotline (703-237-0881), have continued operating as usual throughout the move, and all of the contact information is the same. Please reach out any time. Have another question? Please contact us at 703-504-9400, [email protected]. Happening Now Black History Month 12 Ways to Commemorate Black History Month Visit the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, which houses exhibits and artifacts relating to key figures, important milestones and the evolution of Arlington's historically Black communities. Learn about a unit of African American women who secretly worked as code breakers in Arlington during World War II. And much more! Learn More Feel the Heritage Festival, February 24th The 2024 Feel the Heritage Festival will be held on Sat., Feb. 24, 12:00-5:00 p.m. at Charles Drew Community Center. Learn about the Arlington's historically Black neighborhoods while enjoying live entertainment, delicious food, and dozens of vendors. Learn More More Events Celebrate Black History Month with the Arlington Public Library! Check out their calendar for events and activities for all ages, all month long. See More Learn About Arlington's Black History Expand your knowledge of Black history in Arlington, including historically Black neighborhoods and Black historical sites, and honor the work and contributions of Black Americans in our community. Learn More Watch Videos From live performances, to community dialogues, to visits to historic sites, explore video recordings highlighting the Black experience in Arlington. See Videos Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month "Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors. Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts." Learn More   “Love is more than a feeling; no matter how you define it, it’s essential to ensure you’re on the same page with your partner about the definitions and boundaries of your relationship.” V-Day (February 14) V-Day began on February 14, 1998, when the very first V-Day benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues took place "V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against all women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence), girls and the Earth." V-Day believes that when art and activism come together, they have the power to transform systems and change culture. Founded by V (formerly Eve Ensler), activist and author of The Vagina Monologues, V-Day has inspired women all over the world and raised collective consciousness about how violence and gender intersect. V-Day is a movement and an example of how the power of art can be used as a liberating tool for transformational holistic education and social justice."   “V-Day works at the intersection of art and activism to shatter taboos, create space for women and the most marginalized, and initiate community led culture and system change.” Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email 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!