Support Us
The generosity of donors like you ensures that The Door can provide New York City youth with the services they need to reach their potential.
Ways to Give
Donate Online Now
While you’re here, please consider donating online to start making an impact today!
You might also choose to become a recurring monthly donor at a level that works for your budget. A monthly donation of any amount will help bolster The Door’s daily programming, allowing us to address the immediate and ever-changing needs of young New Yorkers.
Contributions to The Door – A Center of Alternatives, Inc. are wholly tax-deductible: EIN tax ID # 13-6127348.
For questions please contact Barbara Clapp at bclapp@door.org or (212) 453-0269.
Donate by Check
Donations via check are also welcome. To donate via check please make payable to “The Door” and mail to:
The Door
Attn: Development Office
121 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 506
New York, NY 10013
Foundation & Corporate Support
Involve your foundation or company through sponsorship, grantmaking, pro bono services, or volunteering.
Learn MorePlanned Giving
A planned gift to The Door helps to ensure the future of the vital services we provide. There are several ways to make a planned gift.
Learn MoreStock & Wire Transfers
Donating appreciated securities—such as stocks or mutual funds—is a tax-smart approach to show your support for our work.
Stock & Wire Transfer InstructionsLearn MoreNon-monetary (In-Kind) Gifts
In-kind donations help ensure that young people can enjoy useful and impactful products, professional expertise, and services they may not have access to while giving The Door flexibility to free up resources.
If you would like to make a non-monetary gift to The Door, please see below to learn more. Thank you for your interest in supporting our work!
The Door Corporate Partnerships through Pro-Bono Services and Support
If you or your company would like to partner with The Door and offer pro-bono services and apply your professional expertise, please contact Melissa Gomez, Senior Director of Events & Partnerships, at mgomez@door.org or (646) 661-7029.
Examples of pro-bono services include but are not limited to:
Legal Services
Marketing and Communications
Educational Services
Design Services
Translation and Interpretation Services
Donating products, clothing, or household goods
Please contact Melissa Gomez, Senior Director of Events & Partnerships, at mgomez@door.org or (646) 661-7029. Click the button below to find more details on donation guidelines.
Product Donations Wishlist and Guidelines
Why Donate?
Your donations make our programming stronger and more accessible to thousands New York City youth. In a recent interview for a short documentary film, Assistant Director of Youth Leadership & Engagement Justine Kahn described the uniqueness of The Door's holistic programming model and the comprehensive free services we offer to NYC young people:
"We call it a 'one-stop shop for young people.' You have access to services ranging from housing and shelter placement to food to a dance studio to an arts studio, career and education services, health services—and beyond."
Join The Door Advisory Committee
The Door Advisory Committee offers individuals passionate about social justice work and youth development the opportunity to volunteer their time and talents to further The Door’s mission. In turn, the Committee members help 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.
Candidates will be offered an interview with a member of the Membership Committee. For questions, email dac@door.org.
Apply Now
DAC members at the 2024 Door Benefit.
DAC members attending The Door's annual culinary benefit, Taste of Community.
DAC members attending The Door's annual legal services benefit, Joining in Justice.
Visit The Door
If you are interested in learning more about The Door through touring our space, please click the link below and fill out the form.
Plan your visitOur Partners, What They Support & Why
The Door is incredibly grateful for the generosity of our supporters. None of our work would be possible without their help. The Door receives contributions from hundreds of wonderful individuals, foundations, corporations, and government funders. Below are a few profiles of some of our dedicated partners.
