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The Door is proud to partner with Optimist on their newest award-winning documentary, Five Years North. This film will be shown on PBS on October 5th at 8/7c and is a coming-of-age story of Luis, an undocumented Guatemalan boy in New York City and his struggles to...

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...

"The Race to Dismantle Trump's Immigration Policies," by Sarah Stillman, was published in the February 8, 2021 print edition of The New Yorker. The narrative follows Maria, a client of The Door's Legal Services Center, and her attorney Hannah Flamm, who leads our...

A major nor'easter will bring significant snowfall to our region for the next 24 hours. Following the lead of the City of New York, we will close our buildings while shifting our operations remotely. Contact program staff with any questions by visiting our resources...

CEO Eric Weingartner will leave in the springOrganizations will unify their CEO and Executive Director positions, recruit a new CEONew York, NY, January 11, 2021 – The Door and Broome Street Academy announced today that CEO Eric Weingartner will leave at the end of...

The holiday season is a time to give back. When you purchase an item through The Door's Amazon Wishlist, you’re helping NYC’s young people stay warm, get connected, and feel supported. Click here or the image below to view our Amazon Wishlist.

We’re adjusting our hours today and tomorrow in advance of a winter storm that should bring significant snowfall. 555 Broome Street and the Bronx Youth Center will both close at 4 pm today, and will resume service tomorrow, December 17 at 11 am. All virtual...

Today, The Door’s Legal Services Center published “Reopening Our Doors to Vulnerable Immigrant Youth: Recommendations on U.S. Immigration Policy Impacting Young People," a report addressed to the incoming Biden-Harris Administration proposing a number of immigration...

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2020 fall gala live stream last night. If you missed out on the fun, check out the video on YouTube, or click the image below.

November 6, 2020 - University Settlement and The Door have jointly agreed to end their legal partnership of twenty years and will begin operating independently from one another in 2021, the organizations’ boards announced today. “After two decades of effective...

We will never let up on pushing for a better future for our young people. With that in mind, work is underway for a virtual Fall Gala benefiting The Door and Broome Street Academy. This year we will be celebrating on Tuesday, November 17 with a unique online event...