Between Healing and Home
We provide lodging and support for patients and their families who need to be close to hospitals but not far from the feeling of “home.”
We strive to create an environment full of love, hope and healing for our guests in Richmond, VA.
Stay
Learn about our facility, how to request a room, and more about what to expect while you’re here. We invite you to be our guest.
Support
Each day we host approximately 150 guests from around the world. Every donation, large or small, makes a difference in our ability to serve our guests.
Volunteer
The Doorways relies on the time and talents of our volunteers to create a home away from home for patients and their families. We love our volunteers!
SAVOR 2025
Join us at SAVOR where we’ll bring together award-winning chefs for an epicurean extravaganza at an exciting new location – HeloAir! A night of fun, fabulous food, and philanthropy – what could be better? Join us March 8th at 5pm.
Make Yourself at Home
Our Doors Are Always Open
As a local non-profit, we rely on the generous support of our donors and volunteers to help individuals and families who are undergoing medical treatment far from home.
Impacting Lives
223,000+
guests served since opening our doors in 1983
Nearly 60,000
nights of lodging per year
500+
volunteers per year
$10,000
the cost to provide for our guests each day
Nearly 10,000
guests served per year
6,000+
volunteer hours per year
Did You Know?
We’re the second largest healthcare hospitality house in the country.
We’re the largest donation funded hospitality house.
We rely on our volunteers to create a place of peace for our guests.
How You Can Make a Difference
When a medical crisis hits, no one should have to worry about choosing between getting the care they need or keeping a roof over their head and food on their table. 85% of our guests tell us staying at The Doorways helps their families avoid financial distress.
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide the physical, informational, and emotional support our guests need. We rely on donations and volunteers to keep making a difference in the health of our communities.
