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Doorways for Women and Families Launches Mother’s Day Card Campaign
to Help Homeless Women, Families and Children Build a Bright Future
The Third Annual Campaign Raises Funds to
Benefit Homeless and Abused Women and their Families
Arlington, VA — There are many women that you admire and from whom you draw inspiration — mothers, aunts, sisters, friends or others. Doorways for Women and Families, the only shelter for victims of domestic violence and homeless women and families, is offering a unique way to honor the special women in your life this Mother’s Day through its greeting card campaign. For each purchase, a specially inscribed card will be sent to the woman you hold in high regard and one hundred percent of the proceeds from the purchase will benefit programs and services for women, children and families experiencing domestic violence or homelessness.
WHO: Each contribution for a Mother’s Day card will increase the revenue needed for shelter, support groups
and educational services to help guide women and families to self-sufficiency.
“Each day, we are inspired by the courage that it takes for women to leave abusive or difficult situations and who are courageous enough to tell their personal stories,” said Linda Dunphy, Executive Director for Doorways for Women and Families. “The Mother’s Day card campaign is a way to distinctively honor these courageous women while paying tribute to a significant woman in your life.”
WHAT: For a minimum of $15 per card, Doorways will send a personalized greeting to the women you choose to
honor. Orders can be completed online or checks can be sent to Doorways for Women and Families.
WHERE: Visit www.doorwaysva.org or call (703) 522-8858, ext. 14 to order your card today.
WHEN: All orders must be postmarked by Monday, April 28, 2008.
CONTACT:
Rachel Henderson, Pro-bono media liaison
Tel. (570) 259-2205
E-mail. Henderson.rachela@gmail.com
Patricia Pincus, Pro-bono media liaison
Tel. (703) 786-6053
E-mail. PincusPatricia@gmail.com
ABOUT DOORWAYS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES
For almost 30 years, Doorways for Women and Families, (formerly The Arlington Temporary Shelter or TACTS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers women and families who are abused, homeless or at-risk to live safe, secure and self-sufficient lives, has provided shelter and services and educated the larger community about violence and homelessness. Doorways is the 2006 recipient of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Best Business Award (ABBIE) in the nonprofit category. Doorways was selected as a featured charity in the 2005 issue of The Catalogue of Philanthropy, and s the winner of the 2006 Arlington County’s Community Hero Award for Volunteers. Doorways is also the 2006 recipient of the James B. Hunter Community Hero Award and the 2005 James B. Hunter Human Rights Award. Doorways is the 2006-2008 nonprofit pro-bono client for Washington Women in PR (WWPR).
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DOORWAYS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES AND MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
PARTNER FOR THE RED FLAG CAMPAIGN
Doorways Joins Marymount to Prevent Dating Violence on College Campuses
Arlington, Va. (April 7, 2008) - Research indicates that in 21 percent of college dating relationships, one partner is being abused. That is one in five relationships. Who is likely to witness this type of abuse? The answer could be one of your closest friends.
During the week of April 7, Marymount University in collaboration with Doorways for Women and Families will participate in a week-long effort, “Healthy Relationships Week,” aimed at stopping dating violence on college campuses in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April). Both groups will be increasing awareness about The Red Flag Campaign, a statewide initiative to help students identify “red flags” for dating violence in their friends’ relationships.
College students are at an extremely high risk of either acting as the perpetrator or being a victim of physical or sexual violence while dating or in a relationship. Through a series of posters that illustrate relationship violence, the campaign will give students the necessary resources to speak up when they identify red flags for dating violence occurring in their friends’ relationships.
“Friends have an influential role in intervening in dating violence not only with the victim, but also with the abusive partner,” says Linda Dunphy, Executive Director of Doorways for Women and Families. “Doorways is working with Marymount to provide students with resources and information so they can harness their power to change the cultural tolerance of violence in relationships.”
Marymount University was chosen to be one of eighteen colleges and universities statewide to participate in the campaign. Throughout the week, informational tables will be set up from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Students will also be participating in the Handprint Project as well as the Clothesline Project to learn about dating violence.
There are many red flags that indicate dating violence is occurring in relationships. Name-calling, excessive jealousy, blaming, isolation, and physical and/or sexual abuse are all indicators of violence. Many times, these behaviors are subtle and/or kept hidden away from friends or family. But over time these behaviors become increasingly dangerous and noticeable.
“Peer groups have the ability to provide safety and support and can also dictate what behaviors are unacceptable,” continues Dunphy.
The Red Flag Campaign is a project of the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance, and is generously supported with funding from the Verizon Foundation. For more information on what constitutes dating violence, how to help, or how to get help for a friend, visit www.TheRedFlagCampaign.org.
For more information about The Red Flag Campaign, contact Candice Lopez, Community Resources Manager, at clopez@doorwaysva.org.
CONTACT:
Rachel Henderson, Pro-bono media liaison
Tel. (570) 259-2205
E-mail. Henderson.rachela@gmail.com
Patricia Pincus, Pro-bono media liaison
Tel. (703) 786-6053
E-mail. PincusPatricia@gmail.com
ABOUT DOORWAYS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES
For almost 30 years, Doorways for Women and Families, (formerly The Arlington Temporary Shelter or TACTS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers women and families who are abused, homeless or at-risk to live safe, secure and self-sufficient lives, has provided shelter and services and educated the larger community about violence and homelessness. Doorways is the 2006 recipient of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Best Business Award (ABBIE) in the nonprofit category. Doorways was selected as a featured charity in the 2005 issue of The Catalogue of Philanthropy, and s the winner of the 2006 Arlington County’s Community Hero Award for Volunteers. Doorways is also the 2006 recipient of the James B. Hunter Community Hero Award and the 2005 James B. Hunter Human Rights Award. Doorways is the 2006-2008 nonprofit pro-bono client for Washington Women in PR (WWPR).
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Doorways’ for Women and Families Provides “Keys to the Future”
18th Annual Benefit Auction Draws Awareness to
Arlington’s Women and Families in Need
Arlington, VA (March 27, 2008) —Doorways for Women and Families, Arlington’s only shelter for homeless and abused women and their families, is hosting its 18th Annual Benefit Auction on Sunday, April 6th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel.
As part of this year’s “Keys to the Future” theme, every guest will receive a key and one lucky person will win a wonderful prize.
The benefit features an afternoon tea and silent auction. It also includes a short program emceed by Maureen Bunyan, ABC-7 News, with an address from Executive Director, Linda Dunphy, client stories and a live auction, run by local auctioneer, Sherry Truhlar, one of only six auctioneers in the United States. The silent auction features over 100 items from local retailers and organizations and all funds raised will help support the services that Doorways offers to women and their families in the community.
Some of the auction items include:
- Lunch with Tony Snow
- 42” Plasma TV (donated by Costco)
- Weekend use of a 2008 Jaguar from Rosenthal Jaguar
- Four seats to a 2008 Washington Nationals home game in the Beers & Cutler Lincoln suite
- Winery Tour for 10 to Basignani Winery
- Four Viewing Passes for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade - November 27, 2008
When: Sunday, April 6, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel
801 N. Glebe Street
RSVP: For more information about Doorways for Women and Families, or to purchase tickets to attend, visit: http://www.doorwaysva.org.
CONTACT:
Rachel Henderson, Pro-bono media liaison
Tel. (570) 259-2205
E-mail. Henderson.rachela@gmail.com
Patricia Pincus, Pro-bono media liaison
Tel. (703) 786-6053
E-mail. PincusPatricia@gmail.com
ABOUT DOORWAYS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES
For almost 30 years, Doorways for Women and Families, (formerly The Arlington Temporary Shelter or TACTS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers women and families who are abused, homeless or at-risk to live safe, secure and self-sufficient lives, has provided shelter and services and educated the larger community about violence and homelessness. Doorways is the 2006 recipient of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Best Business Award (ABBIE) in the nonprofit category. Doorways was selected as a featured charity in the 2005 issue of The Catalogue of Philanthropy, and s the winner of the 2006 Arlington County’s Community Hero Award for Volunteers. Doorways is also the 2006 recipient of the James B. Hunter Community Hero Award and the 2005 James B. Hunter Human Rights Award. Doorways is the 2006-2008 nonprofit pro-bono client for Washington Women in PR (WWPR).
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