From President and CEO Diana Ortiz

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 partners, whose generosity powers Doorways’ work.

In 2025, we opened our doors to more survivors than ever before, sheltering a record-breaking number of 150 individuals out of harm’s way. The reality is, however, that even with this great milestone, the need continues to grow.

Your investment in Doorways ensures that we can continue to provide safe harbor, healing, and hope to all survivors who need us.  

January 2026 marks the twenty-second annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), a call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.

Learn more about the prevalent, dangerous, and frequently misunderstood crime of stalking:

• Read fact sheets about stalking
• Attend upcoming webinars
• Watch recorded webinars
• Explore guides, checklists, and more tools for professionals working with stalking victims

5 Movies that Normalize Stalking IRL

"Stalking. What do you think of when you hear that word? It’s often tossed around in a lighthearted way – like when you talk about combing through someone’s Instagram or jokingly said when you bump into someone one too many times.  

Stalking, when someone repeatedly harasses or threatens someone else, causing fear or safety concerns, is referred to with such carelessness in everyday life and the media that one would hardly know that it affects 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men. Where does this lax attitude stem from?"

Stalking Safety Planning

"Stalking safety planning can be done in many ways. Here are some ways to plan for your safety."

GRF CPAs & Advisors

This week, we want to highlight GRF CPAs & Advisors, who serve as Doorways' independent auditors! GRF supports Doorways in safeguarding our financial resources through strong internal controls and transparent practices and maintaining rigorous budgetary oversight and governance reviews.

GRF is a full-service professional services firm providing clients with audit and assurance, tax services, outsourced accounting, and advisory solutions. The GRF mission is Advancing Talent, Clients & Communities. They harness the power of diverse talent, industry expertise, and cutting-edge technology to drive their clients' success. Powered by purpose, they lead with impact in their communities, deliver exceptional service to their clients, and cultivate a culture where transparency, talent, and technology fuel our collective success. Learn more at www.grfcpa.com.