First and foremost, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and remain safe in the coming weeks. Along with sharing our news in This Week at Doorways, we want to acknowledge the recent violence, and threats of future violence, in the D.C. area. This violence impacts all of us, and can be particularly frightening for survivors who may be triggered by these events.

If you need support, we encourage you contact the Crisis Text Line. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor and access free support 24/7.

"With her extensive experience and knowledge of the services we provide, the complex dynamics of this work, and the essential role Doorways plays in the lives of so many, Diana is poised to lead the agency in growing and adapting to the changing world around us," said Carmen Oviedo, Doorways' Board President.

"LIVE Center is Virginia's first and only agency that provides cultural and linguistic-specific services to Latino families affected by violence and injustice. While the organization caters to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, the scope of trauma reaches other areas like hate crime, harassment and human trafficking."

"Not long after Liby checked into Doorways, the pandemic cost her a job waiting tables at a restaurant in downtown D.C.," Hannah Natanson reported in The Washington Post. "Then her son began learning online, and Liby's efforts to find new employment came to a complete halt."

"Younger people experiencing homelessness must be connected to housing and employment now, despite the economic recession. Without these connections, their likelihood of prolonged detachment from the workforce will directly impact their risk of homelessness over the long term."