The Door's New Bronx Youth Center Space Opens to Provide More Holistic Support for Bronx Youth

THE DOOR’S NEW BRONX YOUTH CENTER SPACE OPENS TO PROVIDE MORE HOLISTIC SUPPORT & MORE PATHS TO THRIVING FUTURES FOR BRONX YOUTH

Bronx, NY — In June 2023, The Door, whose mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services to young people between ages 12 and 24, moved its Bronx Youth Center (BYC) to a newly renovated space on Third Avenue and 154th Street in the South Bronx. BYC is now housed in a newly designed and renovated 18,000-square-foot facility that spans four floors. The new space will catalyze improved access to the growing community need for BYC programs and services. In addition to continuing to offer employment and education programming, BYC will provide additional programs and services, including mental health supports, arts programming, legal assistance, culinary services, and more.

The Door’s expanded programming vision in the Bronx is being made possible through a transformative gift by philanthropists Lynne and Richard Pasculano, in support of the BYC and its new suite of service offerings. For many years, the Pasculanos have thoughtfully and meaningfully invested in vital non-profit institutions across New York City and beyond, and The Door is honored to be among the organizations they have chosen to partner with. 

About the Bronx Youth Center, Its New Facility, and Expanded Programming

Since opening in the South Bronx in 2015, the BYC has served as a safety net and gateway to career advancement for young people living and working in one of New York City’s most under-resourced communities. Through the BYC, The Door provides critical career and education programming to over 600 young people per year—including targeted support for systems-involved youth, and young parents.

The new BYC location and increased space will enable The Door to provide additional programming that more closely replicates the full suite of offerings at its SoHo location. Under this more holistic approach, The Door will be better equipped to amplify its mission and implement its vision for better serving the Bronx youth community—by ensuring that more young people in the Bronx have access to all the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to overcome obstacles and succeed in adulthood.

Celebrating the New Bronx Youth Center Space

On Monday, September 18, at 10:00am, government officials, community partners, donors, volunteers, and other supporters will gather at the new Bronx Youth Center for a ribbon-cutting celebration to mark this momentous occasion and hear about, see, and tour the new facility and its program expansions.

The event at the new BYC facility will begin with a press conference—with brief remarks by: The Door CEO Kelsey Louie • philanthropists Richard and Lynne Pasculano • Vanessa L. Gibson, Bronx Borough President • Leonardo Coello, Bronx Borough Director from the Mayor’s Office Community Affairs Unit, speaking on behalf of NYC Mayor Eric Adams • BYC Managing Director Alex-Ann Espeut • and other supporters.

The press conference will be followed by a festive gathering with refreshments and small-group guided tours of the new space.

WHAT: Ribbon-cutting celebration at The Door’s new Bronx Youth Center space, including press conference, festive gathering, and guided tours. Refreshments will be served.

WHEN: Monday, September 18, 2023, 10:00am. NOTE: Press should plan to arrive onsite between 9:45 and 10:00am. The speaking program will begin at 10:20am.

WHERE: Bronx Youth Center, 2999 Third Avenue (between 154th & 155th Streets), Bronx, NYC*

TRANSPORTATION: 2 & 5 trains to 3rd Avenue–149th Street; Bx15, Bx22, and other bus lines

* Please note: Plugging our 2999 Third Avenue address into Google maps for directions incorrectly leads people to the back entrance of building on Elton Avenue. To enter the BYC building, please use the front entrance on Third Avenue near 154th Street around the corner.

ABOUT THE DOOR:

The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services to 11,000 New York City youth annually across our four New York City locations, including our lower Manhattan and South Bronx youth centers and two supportive housing sites on the Lower East Side. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, high school equivalency and college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals.  

The Door’s on-site charter high school, Broome Street Academy (BSA), has 330 students and prioritizes applicants who are experiencing housing instability or have been involved in the child welfare system.

Learn more at www.door.org.