The Door is a youth development organization in New York City providing a range of integrated services to young people ages 12–24. It offers comprehensive support including education, health services, and career guidance.

The Door

The Door - A Center of Alternatives | 6,778 followers on LinkedIn. Supporting NYC youth to become successful in school, work and life, in a diverse and caring environment since 1972. | The Door provides a full range of youth development services to New York City teens and young adults aged 12-24, including reproductive health care and education; mental health counseling and crisis assistance; legal assistance; GED and ESOL classes; tutoring and homework help; college preparation services; career development, job training, and placement; supportive housing; arts, sports and recreational activities; and nutritious meals, all under one roof.

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High School Equivalency Instructor at The Door - A Center of Alternatives

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Admissions Consultant

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The Door - A Center of Alternatives

🏳️⚧️ Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives and memories of the transgender individuals whose lives were cut short as a result of anti-transgender violence and systemic modalities of oppression, and we continue to fight for trans rights and trans justice. Join us today, Wednesday, November 20th, from 3:30-5pm at 555 Broome Street to honor and celebrate loved ones we've lost—including community activists like Sylvia Rivera, Marsha P. Johnson, Infernational Chrysis, and Cecilia Gentili—and to honor, validate, and affirm our trans community. A Dia De Los Muertos-inspired altar will be created in Center Space on the 1st Floor, followed by a screening in the 2nd-Floor dance studio of the documentary “Disclosure,” hosted by our own HSE participant SORA. 🏳️⚧️ #TransLivesMatter #TDOR #TransGenderDayOfRemembrance #DoorNYC #NYCyouth #Youth

Thank you to @JTrainWellness for hosting an outstanding and special comedy show to benefit The Door! We're so grateful to all who attended and made a contribution. A special shout out to @joetrainer1 and @CiphaSounds for their support and a very fun evening. Didn’t get a chance to donate? Click here to make a gift: https://lnkd.in/eCv5dMpg . #DoorNYC #NYCyouth #Comedy #CommunityParnerships

Join us for our annual Giving Thanks Dinner at 555 Broome Street THIS THURSDAY. There will be activities from 2pm-4:30pm and dinner from 4:30pm-5:30pm. #DoorNYC

A special thank you to #TeamEnDOORphins for participating in the 2024 @nycmarathon. The team ran on behalf of The Door, and all proceeds raised directly support vital programming for NYC youth ages 12-24. Swipe left to learn more about our team. If you haven't already done so, there's still an opportunity to donate! Visit door.org/donate . #DoorNYC

With tumultuous change on the horizon and volatile public discourse that is mired in divisive rhetoric and intolerance, much about the imminent future remains unknown. What is certain: Especially at times of heightened chaos, uncertainty, and crisis, The Door remains a safe, inclusive, caring, and welcoming beacon for New York City young people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Our first priority is and will always be to provide NYC youth with the free services and support they need to expand possibilities and pursue their dreams. NYC young people, ages 12 to 24: WE SEE YOU. Our doors, dedicated staff, our multitude of free, holistic programs and services, and our hearts are open to you. Whether you need immigration help, reproductive health care, mental health services, gender-affirming care, housing, or access to food and other basic, daily needs, we are here for you. No matter what. To learn more, visit door.org . #DoorNYC #NYC #youth #NYCyouth

Not sure what to do after high school? We've got you covered! Join us at our Future Pathways Fair next Wednesday, 11/20, from 11am-2pm at 555 Broome Street. @broomestreetacademy Attendees will have a unique opportunity to explore various colleges, universities, and other post-secondary opportunities, gain insights into the admissions processes, and connect directly with representatives from across the region. For questions, email Stacey at SLandis@door.org #DoorNYC #BSA #NYCyouth #CareerDevelopment #Education

We're incredibly proud of Youth Arts Council Member and Mental Health Advocate Dimez for being invited to be interviewed by The Ally Coalition while tabling at Kings Theatre during the Remi Wolf concert! Dimez spoke about The Door and the many programs and services offered to NYC youth. Visit door.org to learn more about what we offer and to become a member. #DoorNYC #Arts #YouthDevelopment

We’re so grateful to our friends at Miznon NYC for partnering with us to kick off World Kindness Day yesterday. Through Sunday, 11/17, a Lavan Pita & Green Beans Kindness Meal will support The Door and our free programs for NYC young people. Available online and at all NYC Miznon locations. Visit miznon.getsauce.com to order or find a location! For more about The Door, visit door.org .

IT'S ELECTION DAY & there's still time to vote! YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! ELECTION 2024 NYC VOTING INFO: When to Vote: • New York polls are open on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 6am-9pm. How to Vote: • Visit findmypollsite.vote.nyc to find your polling site for early voting and Election Day. • Research the candidates, and make a list of your choices. • Cast your vote. Visit vote.nyc for more NYC voting information. #Election2024 #DoorNYC #NYC #VoteNYC #TheDoorVotes #youth #NYCvotes

A big Friday shoutout of gratitude to NYS Assembly Member Chantel Jackson , who recently awarded The Door a $25,000 grant to support expanded food and nutrition services at The Door's Bronx Youth Center. We had the pleasure of having AM Jackson visit us last week at our South Bronx facility in her district. She toured the beautiful space and talked with our staff about the range of expanded services now being offered at BYC, including food, arts, legal help, and a 24-hour drop-in center where youth members can access basic needs services, shelter support, benefits navigation, financial counseling. We also discussed the dual mental health crisis—the skyrocketing need for youth mental health services, along with a shortage of NYC providers to meet that demand—as well The Door’s recent initiatives to build systemic solutions that address these crises: expanded mental health offerings and a new, innovative pilot program for Door staff, in partnership with NYU Silver School of Social Work , that will make acquiring a Master’s of Social Work degree more accessible. Thank you again, AM Jackson, for the thoughtful discussion and for your support! We look forward to more partnership opportunities and collaborations with you in the future. To learn more about our new hybrid MSW program, visit https://lnkd.in/e_HkfYj7 . To learn more about our Bronx Youth Center, visit door.org/locations . Slide 1 (L to R): Chief Advancement Officer Kirkley Strand ; Managing Director, Culinary Initiatives and Community Wellness, Sunetra Rangraj, RDN , Director, Foster Care Programming & Supportive Services; NYS Assembly Member Chantel Jackson ; Director, Foster Care Programming & Supportive Services Shavaughn Stewart , and Director of Government Relations & Strategy Angie Toribio. #food #NYC #Bronx #youth #DoorBYC #DoorNYC

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