Organizationname
The Door- A Center Of Alternatives
Description
The Door's mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. Each year over 8,000 young people, most referred by their peers, come to The Door for primary health care, prenatal care and health education, mental health counseling, legal services, GED, ESL, tutoring and homework help, college preparation and computer classes, career development services and training, job placement, daily meals, arts, sports and recreational activities.
The only criterion for Door membership is age (12-21). Of the 8,000 current members, the majority are between 17 and 20 years of age, with the average being 18. Most are African-American or Hispanic; a growing number are immigrants from China.
Anti Discrimination Human Rights
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Child Care Parent Information
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Community Service Volunteerism
N
Counseling Support Groups
Y
Employment Job Training
Y
Lesbian Gay Bisexual And Or Transgender
N
Personal Finance Financial Education
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Professional Association
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Veterans Military Families
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Faith Based Organization
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Is Registered With The Attorney General S Office
N
Other Government Organization
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Location 1
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SoHo-TriBeCa-Civic Center-Little Italy
Address1
121 Avenue of the Americas