Doorways for Women and Families strives to end homelessness and family and intimate partner violence by offering safe shelter and housing, life changing support services and community advocacy.

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Doorways Safehouse, Family Home, and HomeStart programs sheltered over 256 individuals last year. More than half of whom were children.

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Family Homelessness in Arlington increased 25% in 2009. $2,500 provides a week of shelter and supportive services for a family of four.

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Help a Child in Need, Help a Child Succeed

Help a child succeed in school by ensuring they have:

  • - new school supplies…
  • - the chance to play sports…
  • - regular dental checkups…
  • - a safe place to be after school…
  • - and other opportunities to help them thrive in school.

Learn how $25, $50, $100, $200, or $500 can help a child in shelter succeed this school year. Help ensure a brighter school year for all the kids who come to Doorways!

Make a donation to support children at Doorways.

Doorways Receives 4-Star Charity Rating for the Third Consecutive Year

Doorways for Women and Families, Arlington’s leading provider of services to homeless and abused women and families, was awarded a 4 Star Rating—for the third year in a row—by Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator. 

Only 14% of the charities reviewed by Charity Navigator have received at least 3 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Doorways consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America.

Read more about this prestigious honor!

Help the Homeless Walkathon 2010

There are 3 ways you can get involved this year!

  1. 1. Walk with Doorways on the National Mall on Nov. 20, 2010.
  2. 2. Host a local walk with your community.
  3. 3. Become a virtual walker


Learn more about how you can raise money to help end homelessness in our community!  This is a great opportunity to get your friends, family, social groups, and work colleagues involved. Get more information and join us!

Stories of New Hope

News & Events

Nov 20
Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon

Learn how you can join us to end homelessness!

Aug 3
Volunteer Information Night

Learn more and join us!

July 30
Arlington Connection Spotlights PAWS Program

PAWS Assists Victims’ Pets Sanctuary for pets eases domestic abuse victims’ decisions.

July 8
Arlington Connection Spotlights Safehouse Volunteer

Read the story: Lone male volunteer at Doorways encourages more to get involved.

Urgent Needs

Help families in shelter by purchasing one of the many items on our Amazon registry.

Join us for a tour!

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