“At The Door I have opportunities that didn’t exist before.”
Donya was undocumented and ready to start college when a teacher referred her to The Door. More >
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.
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 "It's great; anything I need help with, I know they have it downstairs at The Door."Hector was lost when it came to finding a High School until he was referred to Broome Street Academy. More >
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 "The Door provided me with leadership skills and a full-time job."Joel is The Door's first ever Health Center Activity Specialist. More >
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 Luis was living in a shelter when he came here initially seeking counseling, and he stayed for the art. More >
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 “It’s nice to have a place where you can relax and work on your life.”Ninoska was living in a shelter. Now she has her own apartment and a career she loves. More >
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 “My coaches gave me the confidence I needed to go to school."Priscilla was in danger of not graduating. Now, with her GED in hand and an internship under her belt, she's off to college. More > |
 "You get what you put in. I strive to put in as much as I can at The Door."Renika was homeless when she first came to The Door. More > |
 "The Door was a judge-free zone that welcomed me with open arms."Vanessa used The Door to get her green card, apply for college, and start a career. More > |
 “Being able to edit and design materials helped me realize my true passion.”Will came to The Door when he was 14. Now he's in college pursuing a degree in advertising. More >
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