DOORWAYS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES INC

Programs

1. Domestic and sexual violence crisis support: doorways' emergency response for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault includes community-based services and the safehouse program, an emergency shelter response comprised of congregate and non-congregate facilities serving individuals and families, plus support services. Doorways operates arlington county's only 24-hour domestic and sexual violence hotline offering 24/7 crisis counseling, safety planning, support, information, resource navigation and referrals every day of the year, along with the hospital accompaniment response program (harp) for survivors seeking forensic exams for domestic violence and/or sexual assault. In fy25, doorways will open its doors to a newly renovated safehouse, which will increase our capacity to serve families and individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence.during fy24, doorways supported clients in crisis in the following ways: - doorways' 24-hour domestic and sexual violence hotline answered 1,110 crisis calls, including 883 calls where doorways advocates provided safety planning and crisis support for adults and children experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence. - doorways'…

   $1,767,062 spentof which $235,047 as grants
   35% of program spending

2. Homestart supportive housing program: to support families in exiting shelter (safehouse and family home programs), doorways' homestart supportive housing program offers rapid rehousing and long-term supportive housing for individuals and families who need assistance to leave shelter and obtain safe housing of their own. Homestart offers residential stability (through rental subsidies), and intensive support focused on skill-building, case management, and safety planning to prevent the recurrence of homelessness and domestic violence. In fy24, homestart impacted clients in the following ways:- homestart housed and supported 191 people (78 adults and 113 children) in 65 households. - of the families exiting homestart, 92% maintained their housing at program exit and were able to meet their basic financial needs.

   $1,148,331 spentof which $367,135 as grants
   23% of program spending

3. Family home: doorways' 22-bed family home provided emergency shelter, skill-building opportunities, referrals, and supportive case management, counseling, and goal planning services for families and young adults (18-24) experiencing homelessness for reasons beyond domestic violence. In fy25, the family home will undergo renovations to reopen as a renovated new safehouse serving families and individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence.in this last year of the family home operating as an emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness, clients were impacted in the following ways:- the family home sheltered 60 people (27 adults and 33 children) in 25 families. - 90% of households (all but 2) obtained permanent housing post-shelter.- 94% of households who successfully engaged in services at the family home were able to meet basic living expenses at exit by connecting with benefits and /or by securing or maintaining employment.

   $1,030,667 spentof which $59,048 as grants
   21% of program spending

4. Revive domestic and sexual violence counseling program: revive, doorways' community-based counseling program, provides trauma-focused mental health counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy services for clients of all ages. Services are free, confidential, and offered in multiple languages. In fy24, revive impacted clients in the following ways:- revive provided supportive counseling and safety planning for 251 people (221 adult survivors and 30 children and teens). - revive therapists provided 2,315 individual therapy sessions and 87 support group sessions.- of revive clients surveyed, 98% reported increased understanding and knowledge of the impact of trauma and domestic violence/sexual assault, and 97% reported that they have learned coping skills to manage symptoms related to trauma.

   $749,283 spentof which $19,471 as grants
   15% of program spending

5. Prevention and outreach program: based on the primary prevention framework, doorways' prevention efforts aim to change the social norms that tolerate and perpetuate violence via meaningful outreach and prevention curricula developed for youth of historically oppressed and marginalized groups at individual, community, and societal levels. The goal is to create a culture where everyone has the tools to build healthy relationships based on respect, equality, and safety. By increasing protective factors in youth and future generations, and by challenging societal norms, doorways is part of creating a culture that serves to prevent sexual and intimate partner violence by ensuring everyone has the tools to build healthy relationships. During fy24, the prevention and outreach program impacted the community in the following ways:- the prevention and outreach team facilitated 74 community workshops and events, educating 457 individuals in the arlington area on topics that support the development of healthy relationships.

   $213,593 spent
   4% of program spending

6. Community engagement:in fy24, doorways engaged in virtual and in-person efforts aimed at educating our community about homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault, and doorways' response to these issues. These efforts can be categorized into a few key areas: - community outreach presentations doorways' staff reached more than 1,810 people. - general information sessions doorways hosted 14 sessions which were attended by 142 adults. - volunteer training doorways provided 544 hours of trauma-informed training on domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and service delivery. - doorways engaged an online community, including 6,516 email subscribers; 3,300 likes and 3,400 followers on facebook; 2,660 followers on x (formerly twitter); 1,743 on instagram; and 1,033 on linkedin. Doorways' content also reached additional community members across each of these platforms.

   $90,241 spent
   2% of program spending

The 6 programs described on its FY2023 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $4,999,177.