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Doorways for Women and Families
P.O. Box 100185
Arlington, VA 22210

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Below is the latest information on Doorways and what is happening in our community on the issues of domestic violence and family homelessness.

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05/01/2012 – Code Red Radio Show Rocklands BBQ “Shed Your Coats” Yappy Hour Promo

02/21/2012 – Examiner.com Doorways Safehouse saves women, children, and pets from domestic violence

11/01/2011 – Freddie Mac and Doorways - In Partnership Together

09/15/2011 – Arlington Connection column Basic Needs for Back to School

07/28/2011 – Arlington Connection Opening a New Door for Women and Families

07/25/2011 – Arlington Connection Law Protects More Dating Partners

07/07/2011 – Press Release Dating Partners Eligible for Protective Orders in Virginia

06/27/2011 – Washington Post Behind the Career: Finding her place in the Nonprofit World

06/24/2011 – Arlington Connection column Fathers are Family - In Shelter Too

05/31/2011 – Washington Business Journal Caroline Jones: People on the Move

05/31/2011 – Sun Gazette Caroline Jones Named Executive Director

05/25/2011 – Doorways Press Release Caroline Jones Appointed as new Doorways Executive Director

05/23/2011 – Arlington Connection Keller Williams Helps Doorways

05/20/2011 – Doorways participates in conference on DV and Financial Literacy hosted by Treasury Department

04/21/2011 – Children Should Know About Homelessness

03/03/2011 – Doorways Press Release Two More Affordable Apartments to Prevent Homelessness

03/03/2011 – Buttressing the Legal Safety Net by Caroline Jones

12/20/2010 – Holiday Harmony

12/14/2010 – The Gift of Song

12/09/2010 – Singing to Support Doorways

11/11/2010 – A Shelter from Homelessness and Domestic Violence

10/27/2010 – NBC Nightside DC Women’s Group Advocates for Awareness

10/07/2010 – The Arlington Connection Shine a Light on Domestic Violence

09/27/2010 – Doorways Press Release Top 10 Tips for Teens and Parents for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

08/12/2010 – Arlington Connection Back-to-School Should Be All Smiles

07/30/2010 – Arlington Connection PAWS Assists Victims’ Pets Sanctuary for pets eases domestic abuse victims’ decisions.

07/28/2010 – Sun Gazette Doorways Picks Up Grant Funding

07/27/2010 – Doorways Press Release Private Funders Help Doorways Continue Serving Arlington’s Homeless Women and Families

07/08/2010 – Arlington Connection Role Model: Lone male volunteer at Doorways encourages more to get involved.

05/17/2010 – Channel 8 "Let's Talk Live" Scott Perkins and Jeanne Mahoney discuss dealing with domestic violence.

04/14/2010 – Channel 8 "Let's Talk Live" An expert shares things to look for if you think someone you know is being abused.

03/19/2010 – Reston Impact: Reston Community Television Doorways Impact

02/22/2010 – SexReally Blog Confronting Dating Violence

02/05/2010 – Washington Parent When Dating Becomes Dangerous

01/18/2010 – Sun Gazette Students Honored for Award Winning King Essays

12/31/2009 – News Channel 8 Homeless to be Impacted by Latest Cuts in Virginia Budget

12/21/2009 – Fox 5 News Holiday Tree to Doorways for Women and Families

12/14/2009 – WAMU 88.5 FM, Morning Edition Non-Profits Re-think Fundraising Strategy After Economic Collapse

12/02/2009 – Arlington Connection Finding Jeanne

11/25/2009 – Arlington Connection Breaking the Silence

11/15/2009 – The Washington Post Breaking Free of Bystander Culture

10/15/2009 – WUSA Channel 9 Heroes Opening Doorways for Victims…

10/01/2009 – Doorways Press Release Hotline Calls Spike at Local Women’s Shelter, Highlighting Importance of October’s Domestic Viol

09/10/2009 – Arlington Connection Volunteer for Doorways Helps Families Move Into Their Homes

08/27/2009 – Arlington Connection Shelter Seeks Donations

06/01/2009 – Sun Gazette New Domestic-Violence Initiative Aims to Protect Pets, Too

05/26/2009 – Doorways Press Release Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS)™ Program Launched by Doorways and the American Humane Associati

05/18/2009 – Washington Post “Fannie, Freddie Scale Back Gifts to Charity”

05/08/2009 – Doorways Press Release “APAH Wins Two Housing Achievement Awards”

04/22/2009 – Doorways Press Release “Celebrate Earth Day With Doorways”

03/13/2009 – Forbes Magazine “Domestic Abuse: What You Need to Know”

02/18/2009 – Arlington Connection “Freddie Mac To Resume Giving to Local Charities: Troubled mortgage giant was among largest philan

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