Faces of The Door
We pride ourselves on the diversity of our staff and members, who come to us from all walks of life and for any number of reasons. They make The Door what it is—a vibrant and encouraging place where the building blocks for strong futures begin to take shape. Here we would like to share just a few of the many faces who make up The Door.
Vaughn & the Arts: Embracing Self-Confidence
Vaughn mastered numerous styles and secured a full ride to the University for the Arts in Philadelphia. “The Door helped me to not be afraid,” he said. “Now I know I can do anything,” says Vaughn.
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Renee McConey: Expanding Health Access & Partnerships
“I grew up in Brooklyn and have spent most of my life in the city. I’ve known about The Door since I was young, actually. I had neighbors who went, classmates—it’s always been here.”
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Renika & Career Paths: Drawing A Roadmap to Success
The Door’s internships are just the starting point for young people like Renika. Here they can also find support obtaining a High School/GED Diploma, enrolling in college, and obtaining a part-time or full-time job.
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Vanessa & Legal Services: Finding a Judge-Free Zone for NYC Youth
Vanessa was initially shocked at how supportive and attentive The Door staff was, calling The Door “a judge-free zone.” To her relief, she received her green card within months, followed by a new job.
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Caroline & College Prep: Making Dreams A Reality
“The Door has such a warm and welcoming environment, and I am grateful that I had a community and a support network that encouraged me to make my dreams become a reality.”
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Doctor Bob: Advocating for Quality Health Care
The Door’s Adolescent Health Center was at the forefront of dealing with medicine’s emerging issues, sometimes before they even had a name. Dr. Bob and the Health Center have always been proponents of providing youth with accessible health care.
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Cheyne, Cam & Supportive Services: Brothers Finding Their Voices
“I learned a lot about expressing my opinion without judgment, and about doing my part to speak my mind to shed light on issues that affect me as young person that some of the others might not have known about,” Cheyne said.
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