Doorways Ambassador Toolkit

This toolkit is intended for use by Doorways’ supporters. It is designed to empower you in communicating about Doorways, raising funds to support our mission, and advocating for changes that benefit survivors.

Step 1: Get Connected

First, (if you’re not already,) get connected with Doorways today! Stay tuned for news, events, and opportunities to get involved.

Follow us on social media

Subscribe to our email list

Communications

Guidelines

Commonly Shared Links

Sample Messages

  • At least 1 in 3 people experience intimate partner violence. Doorways is here to help. Visit www.doorwaysva.org/services to learn more, and call their 24-hour hotline at 703-237-0881 for additional information, support, safety planning, and referrals. You are not alone.
  • As a nonprofit, Doorways – Arlington’s only provider of emergency shelter, community-based services, and supportive housing for survivors – relies on the support of donors to accomplish their mission. Join me in supporting Doorways by donating now at www.doorwaysva.org/donate. Thank you for giving the gift of safe harbor, healing, and hope!
  • Doorways relies on volunteers to accomplish their mission. In fact, Doorways has almost twice as many volunteers as staff! Join me in volunteering at Doorways. Visit www.doorwaysva.org/volunteer to learn more and get started today!
  • Everyone deserves healthy relationships and a safe home. That’s why I’m proud to support Doorways, which works to prevent violence, and supports survivors of abuse. Learn more and join me today at www.doorwaysva.org/join-our-cause.

Fundraising

Host a Fundraising Event or Activity

Please submit this form if you would like to coordinate a fundraiser or donation drive, request Doorways representation at your upcoming events, and/or to host a free educational prevention workshop for your group.

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Promote Your Fundraiser

See sample messages to personalize and share to encourage your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors to donate to your fundraiser! Also see images you can use in social media posts, flyers, and emails to promote your efforts.

Online Fundraisers

Item Collection Drives

Please contact us if you are interested in hosting a drive. Due to limited storage space, Doorways accepts item donations from our Amazon Wishlist and gift cards (VISA gift cards preferred).

Commonly Shared Links

Advocacy

Questions about advocacy? Please contact Linley Beckbridge, Director of Communications and Advocacy, at lbeckbridge@doorwaysva.org or 703-504-9283.

Legislative Advocacy

Visit the following national organizations’ action centers to sign up for email action alerts, learn about policies and legislation, submit policy ideas and requests, and more:

Local Advocacy

Project PEACE

Arlington County’s Project PEACE (Partnering to End Abuse in the Community for Everyone), is a coordinated community response dedicated to advancing the most effective and efficient array of education, prevention, protection, and support services to end domestic and sexual violence in the community. Learn more.

Continuum of Care

The Arlington Continuum of Care works to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring by providing affordable and sustainable housing, tailored services, and by centering the voices and expertise of people with lived experience of homelessness. In those efforts, the CoC values Accountability, Collaboration, Dignity, Equity, Innovation, and Integrity. Read the plan, A Way Home For All, and learn about how you can participate in the Continuum of Care here: Continuum of Care Governance – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government (arlingtonva.us).

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