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  The vision for The Door began in response to the rising rates of disconnection and disaffection in New York City. A small group of 12 professionals- medical providers, psychiatrists, lawyers, educators, social workers, and artists- came together to express...

Weather Advisory, Friday, January 7: The Door's Soho and Bronx locations will remain open today, with limited services available. Please visit our COVID updates page for information on how to connect with our programs. To keep our community as safe and healthy as...

It’s 2022! We can’t wait to find new ways to connect, heal, learn and grow, and to come together. Click here to learn more about our programs and services and get connected to our dedicated staff!

Our AHC will be closed today, December 30 and both of our Soho and Bronx locations will be closed on Friday, December 31. All in-person and virtual services will resume on Monday, January 3.   Click here to connect with our programs and services, use our TEXT LINE...

Image by Julia Kuo of The Marshall Project Rachel Davidson, Managing Attorney, Policy and Special Projects, The Door and Laila Hlass, Law Professor, Tulane Law School published a collaborative report, “Any Day They Could Deport Me”, highlighting the devastation the...

Recently, Rachel Davidson, Managing Attorney, Policy and Special Projects, The Door and Laila Hlass, Law Professor, Tulane Law School released an op-ed, published by Ms. Magazine highlighting the work of "Any Day They Could Deport Me", a collaborative project...

Help us keep our community safe and warm this winter season. When you purchase an item through The Door's Amazon Wishlist, you’re ensuring NYC’s youth stay warm, get connected, and feel supported. Click here or the image below to view our wishlist.

In this report, we illustrate the costs of the SIJS backlog to directly impacted children, child welfare agencies, as well as to legal services providers, immigration agencies and the courts. Lastly, we offer recommendations to end the backlog.

We are so humbled by the generosity of our community on Giving Tuesday 2021, and the many ways people chose to show their support—whether resharing our posts on social media, telling a friend about our work, or making a contribution.From all of us at The Door, thank...

 'Tis the season of giving! Although The Door community is unable to share collective physical space for our annual holiday gatherings this year, our staff has come together to create a community cookbook.We hope you enjoy our staff's favorite recipes and hope you...

The Door is proud to have been chosen by Optimist as the impact partner for their award-winning documentary, Five Years North, a coming-of-age story of Luis, an undocumented Guatemalan boy who arrives in New York City alone. Throughout the film, we observe Luis as he...

The Door is pleased to introduce the inaugural members of our Advisory Committee. Comprised of individuals who are passionate about social justice and youth development, The Door’s Advisory Committee will help to raise awareness and support, as well as foster...

Hey Door Community, we're experiencing some technical difficulties with our main phone line. If you would like to get in touch with our programs, you can call us directly at the numbers listed below. We appreciate your patience and will post more updates soon. Health...

Lawsuit requests data necessary to assess treatment of tens of thousands of immigrant children vulnerable under SIJS backlog. On August 18, 2021, The End SIJS Backlog Coalition, a national group of directly impacted youth and allied advocates, announced a...

An exciting new committee to help raise critical funds, awareness, and volunteer support for The Door’s social justice work. Read on to learn more.  The Door is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Advisory Committee. In close collaboration with The Door’s...

The Legal Services Center in partnership with the Center for Urban Pedagogy and designer Grace Han has created a new public information campaign seeking to expand young immigrants' access to legal representation and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). The...

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The Door will partner with Little Island, the new cultural destination at Pier 55 in Hudson River Park, on a variety of initiatives focused on activating youth voice, rebuilding community, and celebrating creativity.The partnership kicked off with Teen Night on...

The pandemic has impacted Door youth on almost every level of their lives, and we're committed to helping them recover. Join us today to ensure they succeed this summer and beyond.

Backlog for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status green cards leaves thousands of children in legal limbo for years New York, NY — May 20, 2021 — Today a group of over 400 professionals with expertise working with immigrant children who have survived abuse and neglect,...

Incoming Chief Executive Officer Brings Extensive Leadership and Strategic Planning Experience After Successfully Leading Non-Profit GMHC NEW YORK, NY – The Door and Broome Street Academy are excited to welcome Kelsey Louie as their new CEO, effective June 28th. Louie...