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Our 2021 Annual Report is Now Available
We’re excited to share that our new digital and mobile-friendly Annual Report is now available. This year’s report demonstrates our community’s dedication to ensuring that all programs at The Door provide relevant, reliable support for the young people we serve,...
Joining in Justice 2022
Apply to Join The Door’s Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee offers individuals who are passionate about social justice work and youth development the opportunity to volunteer their time and talents to further The Door’s mission. In turn, Advisory Committee members help to raise critical funds, awareness, and volunteer support for our comprehensive and unique programming, serving as ambassadors for the organization and the young people we support.
USCIS Announces Policies to Better Protect SIJS Backlogged Youth
Yesterday, the Biden Administration announced long-awaited regulations and policy that will ensure clarity and protection for immigrant youth who are recipients of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), protection created by Congress for abused, abandoned, or...
Virtual Membership Available Only Starting March 14-18
Membership will be available virtually only starting March 14-18. You will not be able to become a member in person that week but you can still sign-up by emailing membership@door.org or texting us at 929-357-0768. We’ll be back in person starting on the...
Listening Lab Wins an Anthem Award for Community Engagement & Outreach
We're thrilled to announce our Listening Lab was the winner of best the Community Engagement-Community Outreach category in the inaugural Anthem Awards Social Impact Celebration! The celebration took place on Monday, February 28, 2022, during the first annual Anthem...
Celebrating 50 Years of The Door
2022 marks The Door’s 50th year. Over the last half-century, the world’s population has more than doubled, collectively, we live 7 years longer than we did then, and $1 in 1972 is worth $6.65 today. Attitudes about economic and social justice, sexuality, and...
2022 Marks The Door’s 50th Year
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...
Winter Weather Advisory for Friday, January 7
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...
Happy New Year from The Door!
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!
The Health Center is closed on Thursday, December 30 and The Door will be closed on Friday, December 31
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...
TIME Magazine features The Door’s Legal Services Center
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...
The Door’s Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Backlog Report is featured in Ms. Magazine
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...
Support NYC Youth this Winter Season
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.
Any Day They Could Deport Me
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.
Giving Tuesday 2021
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...
The Door’s Community Cookbook
'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 Partners with Optimist on Five Years North Documentary
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...
Meet The Door’s Advisory Committee
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...
Build a Brighter Future With Us – Fall Gala 2021
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Stay Connected With The Door
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...
The Door and Immigration Advocacy Coalition File Lawsuit Against USCIS for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Data
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...
Announcing The Door’s Advisory Committee
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’s SIJS Public Information Campaign Featured on Univision
Recently Rachel Davidson, Managing Attorney of Policy and Special Projects, was interviewed on Univision to discuss the Legal Services Center’s new Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) public information campaign. The campaign seeks to expand access to information...