TODAY, join our CEO at 12 p.m. for a virtual conversation about the future of safe housing in Arlington. Register Now (Free) 5 Back-to-School Essentials We need your help to ensure every child at Doorways has the supplies they need for the 2022-2023 school year. This year, we're streamlining the process and empowering kids to choose more of their own supplies. Back-to-school sponsors will provide each child a backpack, lunch box, water bottle, umbrella, and Target or VISA gift card to shop for clothing and additional supplies. Learn More and Sign Up News Gavin Barger, Aiden Turner and their mother, Sabrina Barger-Turner, enter their hotel room in Towson, Md. They bring their own blankets and pillows to make each hotel room feel more like a home. (Maansi Srivastava/The Washington Post) Inflation is making homelessness worse "Rising housing costs, combined with persistent inflation for basic necessities such as gas and food, have left more Americans newly homeless and millions more fearing they'll soon lose their homes. Shelters across the country are reporting a sudden increase in numbers of people looking for help as they struggle to cover basics." Read More "Everywhere you turn, prices are rising, but wages aren't keeping up." Title IX became law 50 years ago. Here’s why it still matters. "Notably, Title IX was never intended to affect sports," writes Kelcey Ervick. "We continue to fight over the interpretation and application of this law, which also covers sexual assault and gender identity, and there is still much to be done. Although Title IX was conceived by a diverse group of women, it has disproportionately benefited White women, like me." "As we celebrate Title IX's 50th anniversary, we should also renew our commitment to uphold its protections and fight discrimination in all forms." Read More and See Comic Black women celebrate Jackson’s swearing in: ‘We needed this happy’ "Jackson, in standing with her hand up today, 'may be coming as one, but she stands as 10,000,' Carr said. 'And I think that sums up the moment today for me.'" Read More Partner Spotlight Reminder: 30% of proceeds go to Doorways this week! Now through July 18th, Wendy Pilch of Looks & Links will donate 30% of all proceeds from her current shop, a highly curated online boutique of on-trend clothing and accessories. Shop Now   Do you need support? Do you know someone else who might? Call Doorways to speak with an advocate any time. 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: 703-237-0881 New to Doorways? Welcome! Learn more about: Volunteering Giving Fundraising   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!