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Doorways for Women and Families

Shelter and services for homeless families and domestic violence survivors.
    Linda Dunphy, Executive Director
    PO Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210
    703 522 8858, doorwaysVA.org
   

Headquarters: VA-Arlington County


Where They Operate: VA-Arlington County; VA-Fairfax County; VA-City of Alexandria; VA-City of Falls Church


Age Groups Served: All; Not age related


Ethnic Groups Served: African American, 47%; Asian American, 6%; Caucasian, 6%; Latino/Hispanic, 33%; Multicultural, 8%


Population(s) Served: Low- to Moderate-Income; Women/Girls


Combined Federal Campaign Number: 60586


United Way Agency Number: 8031


Awards, Citations, Honors:
2009 winner of The Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management from Center for Nonprofit Advancement

Awarded the 4-star "Exceptional" rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator for the third consecutive year in 2010.

In 2008, Linda Dunphy was awarded the Gelman, Rosenberg and Freedman 2008 Excel Award for outstanding leadership in service to our community as a result of her exceptional leadership at Doorways.

Selected as "one of the great charities" in the December 2008 by Washingtonian magazine

The Virginia Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Action Alliance credentialed our Domestic Violence Program in 2008, indicating adherence to rigorous standards