The Door

Empowering young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse & caring environment.

[The Door @Door_NYC]

X

A recent piece in @NewYorker features insights from Meena Shah, our Managing Director of Legal Services, on how a rapidly shifting immigration system is impacting our youth.

At The Door, we’re proud to stand with young people. Read the article here: https://t.co/SNy6snUmDd

[The Door @Door_NYC]

Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of The Door's expanded facilities at the Bronx Drop-In Center for young people experiencing housing instability. Thank you to @NYCYouth for their support, and @CMAmandaFarias @chantelj79 @cmjustinsanchez for joining us & being our partners!

[The Door @Door_NYC]

Join us for Taste of Community on Tuesday, May 19, at 6pm! 🥘🥂

Hosted by The Door's Advisory Committee, the evening will feature craft cocktails, tasting stations from New York’s finest restaurants, and more.

Learn more: https://t.co/5q8RPrVKwn

#TheDoorNYC #TasteOfCommunity

[The Door @Door_NYC]

Some of our incredible staff members are up in Albany today with @HSCNY advocating for #JustPay - all nonprofit workers deserve a living wage for their hard work keeping NYC communities happy, healthy, and thriving.

[The Door @Door_NYC]

Grateful to everyone who came to our CEO Breakfast today to explore how we're standing up for immigrant youth. Special thanks to @bradlander @chrismartenyc @RitaJosephNYC & staff from @bradhoylman @LiuNewYork for joining us & supporting our work! #TheDoorNYC #immigration

[End SIJS Backlog Coalition @EndSIJSBacklog]

📢 LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS JÓVENES CON SIJS

El Consejo de Liderazgo Juvenil SIJS de la coalición te invita a una conferencia virtual gratis para los jóvenes con SIJS

👤 Quién: solo para jóvenes con SIJS
🗓️ Cuándo: domingo, 8 de marzo a partir de 12 pm ET | 11 am CT | 9 am PT

[The Door @Door_NYC]

With bad weather on the way, make sure you get an opportunity for a delicious, hot meal today - dinner is served at 5pm. If you'll miss it or need some additional supplies, make sure to check out some pantries in your neighborhood. https://t.co/oC0H9jEzoD

[The Door @Door_NYC]

On Saturday, we joined NEW Pride Agenda, PFLAG NYC, Trans formative schools, & @actupny to show our support for trans youth at the Together We Win rally. Shout out to @NewYorkStateAG & @tiffany_caban for speaking up for #transyouth. #translivesmatter #transrightsarehumanrights

[The Door @Door_NYC]

This #GivingTuesday, show up for the young people who come to The Door seeking safety and support. Your gift can provide a meal, a counselor, an attorney, an educator, and a path to a bright future.

Give today: https://t.co/8yGsVgENSw

#DoorNYC #NYCYouth #ThrivingTogether

[Rep. Dan Goldman @RepDanGoldman]

The court’s ruling makes one thing clear: you can’t bypass the law to punish vulnerable kids. These SIJS recipients escaped abuse and neglect in their home countries and deserve protection while they build their lives here.

The Trump admin's unlawful rollback was a moral and legal failure. We must protect vulnerable youth.

[The Door @Door_NYC]

Thank you to @bradlander, who joined Joel and Beth Baltimore, Joel's attorney from The Door's Legal Services Center, at his check-in.

[The Door @Door_NYC]

16-year-old Bronx student Joel Camas arrived at his ICE check-in with his lawyer, paperwork, and a backpack for school.

He followed the rules. He was detained anyway.
We’re fighting for Joel’s release with @NYCLU. Read @nytimes’ coverage.

https://t.co/eVygAMlyrW #DoorNYC

[The Door @Door_NYC]

Tricia McLaughlin, a DHS spokeswoman, said ICE is not targeting kids. But as so often, she is lying.

More on Joel, and ICE’s crackdown on kids here:

https://t.co/iAP7BBLbE6

[The Door @Door_NYC]

Joel Camas is a 16-year-old NYC high-school junior in the Bronx. He loves soccer & pepperoni pizza.

We accompanied him to an ICE check-in yesterday. He has Special Immigrant Juvenile Status—it should have been fine.

But it was not.💔

https://t.co/iAP7BBLbE6

[The Door @Door_NYC]

His lawyer, the indomitable @BethBaltimore from @Door_NYC, is preparing a habeas petition with @NYCLU. I pray it works, and soon. He was eager to get back to class. 

But Bronx HS student Dylan Contreras is still in ICE detention, after he was taken back in May.

[The Door @Door_NYC]

We proudly stand together with our partners to ensure that no young person faces these challenges alone. Learn more about The Door at https://t.co/pi6IiFvXji. #DoorNYC

[The Door @Door_NYC]

We stand beside Joel, Mouctar, and Dylan—young people navigating fear, uncertainty, and systems that too often overlook their humanity.

As the @nytimes reports, schools and community orgs across NYC have become lifelines for immigrant youth.
Read more: https://t.co/iAP7BBLbE6

[The Door @Door_NYC]

We’re honored to be part of that circle of care—offering legal advocacy, mental health support, education, and belonging so no young person faces these challenges alone. #DoorNYC

[The Door @Door_NYC]

@lowereast2014 Thanks for the support, Maria! We're happy to still be here supporting NYC youth many years later! We'd love to hear more about your story at The Door.

[The Door @Door_NYC]

Join us on Wed., Oct. 15, where we’ll come together for Together We Thrive: 2025 Benefit for NYC Youth, supporting The Door and #BSA.

It'll be an unforgettable evening dedicated to empowering young people across New York City.

Learn more at https://t.co/mFZUr0wFNs. #DoorNYC