Email from Doorways In this issue: Upcoming Events In the News: Growing demand for services in Arlington Corporate Spotlight: Sony Upcoming Events October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (DVAM) October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, or DVAM. Join us you to raise awareness, share resources, and help ensure all survivors have access to safety and support. See 5 ways to take action during DVAM. Lunch-and-Learn About Doorways (Virtual) October 2nd, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Join Doorways for a virtual lunch-and-learn in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (DVAM). We will discuss: What is domestic violence? Doorways' response to domestic violence The growing need in Arlington How you can help Followed by Q&A! Register now to save your spot! Register Now October 15th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of delicious eats, drinks, and great company – all to benefit Doorways. Sponsorships are open! A limited number of tickets will go on sale September 15th. Sponsor Now Kiwanis Club of Arlington Health Fair October 18th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Come see Doorways and many more community resources at our local Kiwanis Club's Health Fair at Carlin Springs Elementary School! 20th Annual Arlington Turkey Trot Thanksgiving, November 27th, 8:00 a.m. Take part in an Arlington tradition, benefitting Doorways and more! Registration is $50 for adults, $25 for children (6-17), and children under 6 participate for free​! Register Now Sign Up to Volunteer Volunteers make the Arlington Turkey Trot possible. There are opportunities both before the race and on Thanksgiving morning, and every role helps keep this community tradition running strong. Click the link below to explore all the volunteer opportunities for the 20th Annual Arlington Turkey Trot. Sign Up to Volunteer Invite Doorways! Want to invite Doorways to your event? Interested in hosting an educational workshop provided by our staff? We'd love to hear from you! Please complete our brief Community Outreach Request Form, and a member of our team will contact you shortly! Complete Form In the News Raids on D.C. homeless encampments come amid growing demand for services in Arlington Doorways "has been facing a surging need for services over the past several years. The nonprofit's safehousing program for people fleeing domestic and sexual violence sheltered a record 70 households in 2024 — a number that has more than doubled from 32 in 2018, according to Doorways' latest annual report. Meanwhile, sessions offered through Doorways' children's services increased 63% to 1,053, while the organization's HomeStart housing program supported 65 households, a 27% increase from 2023. 'We are working with partners across jurisdictions to make sure every survivor fleeing abuse has a safe place to sleep,' Ortiz said." Read More Corporate Spotlight Sony We are grateful to our friends at Sony for their amazing partnership over the last 5 years! From making safe haven toiletry bags for survivors, outfitting kids for Back-To-School, donating noise-cancelling headphones for staff, and generous grants to support Doorways’ life-saving programs, Sony’s team is always ready to meet any community need! Sony’s mission is to “fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology, and to nurture innovation to enrich and improve people’s lives.” Through their partnerships with worthy causes, in-kind product donations and employee volunteerism, they strive to make a difference in our communities and the world around us including helping their local communities. Learn more about Sony’s commitment to our community at www.sony.com. Donate to Doorways Share This Email Share This Email Doorways | P.O. Box 100185 | Arlington, VA 22210 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice