Programs & Services

A stable home to help you find solid ground

Finding a safe and stable home can be difficult for many reasons, particularly if you are aging out of foster care or are currently homeless.  Fortunately, The Door staff is here to help you find and apply for housing.

In December of 2010, in partnership with Common Ground, The Door opened The Lee, a supportive housing building located on the Lower East Side.  The Lee currently houses 55 young people living in their own apartments (a mix of studios and suites), often for the first time.

Like other New York City apartments, The Lee requires residents to complete an application and sign a lease.  Unlike other apartments, residents of The Lee pay rent according to their income, so they never have to worry about rising rents that they can't afford.  In addition, each resident receives support from The Door that's specific to his or her needs, whether it's job training, GED classes, health care, counseling, legal support or more.TheLee_1

Finding a stable home is an important step on the road to independence.  If you're interested in finding an apartment at The Lee, The Door can help you understand whether or not you qualify, and how you can apply. 

To learn more about The Door’s Supportive Housing services, contact Laureen Johnson at 646-600-7412.

For applications/eligibility requirements contact:

• Michelle Adams, Resident Life Coach, 646 600-7416  Tuesday-Saturday  12pm- 8PM
• Alycia Cooksey, Resident Life Coach, 646 600-7414 Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10pm
• Bridget Nock, Resident Life Coach, 646-600-7415 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm
• Stacey Saunders, Resident Life Coach, 646-600-7413 Sunday-Thursday  9am-5pm