Published May 13, 2011 17:21
"A young man named Michael gets ready to leave a bicycle shop in the Mission District. First, white earbuds go in, to keep out the distractions of the street. He tucks a white envelope into a secure back pocket of his baggy jeans.
It is a piece of paper that is changing his life."
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Published December 07, 2010 11:06
Today, New Door Ventures was one of three organizations honored by Tipping Point Community for its work in helping at-risk youth overcome poverty and achieve economic self sufficiency. Each organization received a $50,000 award, and we plan to direct ours towards our 2011 goal of ... more
Published December 07, 2010 11:02
Tipping Point Community, the Bay Area's leading poverty-fighting organization, honored grantees Fresh Lifelines for Youth, New Door Ventures and Shelter Network at its Fourth Annual Awards Breakfast this morning. The event was held at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco.
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Published December 03, 2010 15:58
So poverty is your issue. You believe that the problems that often come with poverty — hunger, homelessness, failure to graduate from college, difficulty obtaining part time or summer jobs while in school — these all feed ... more
Published November 10, 2010 10:57
During a time of concern over double-digit unemployment, one organization is helping hundreds of local youth with the greatest barriers to employment get real jobs and succeed in the workplace.
New Door’s success in ... more
Published September 30, 2009 13:00
“It’s exciting to see what a difference the Ally program can make in people’s lives. New Door is a great organization with so much to offer.”
Soulflower is a boutique floral design shop located in Potrero Hill and a partner job site for New Door Ventures’ Ally program. Founded ... more
Published September 30, 2009 12:50
“Volunteering is always great. But a haircut is something unique I can offer that you don’t see offered very much.”
Motivated by a love of working with youth, Lacy Telles came to New Door Ventures to extend her skills as a hairstylist into helping New Door fulfill its mission of assisting San Francisco ... more
Published April 06, 2009 19:51
The San Francisco Business Times regularly features a profile of local business or nonprofit leaders. The March 27, 2009 issue featured an interview with our CEO, Tess Reynolds.
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Published November 07, 2008 15:44
Click to see the biography of one of our Youth Interns.
Published November 07, 2008 15:39
Click to see the biography of one of our Youth Interns.
Published October 23, 2008 19:30
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors, donors, event attendees and volunteers for making our fundraiser event, 'Journey Through a New Door', a success!
Together, you helped us make a difference in the lives hundreds of young people.
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Published March 27, 2008 17:51
Editor's Note: Based in the Mission District of San Francisco, community based organization New Door Ventures provides young people real work experience in their own businesses - a bike repair shop and screenprinting studio - and helps them get work experience.
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Published March 09, 2008 17:12
Bay Area teenagers are among those feeling the impact of a tightening market for jobs as competition heats up for even part-time work.
Dozens of local teens sought help this past week at the San Francisco Family Summer Resource Fair.
"Despite the fact that you don't necessarily ... more
Published October 12, 2007 19:42
Click to view our video about the youth of New Door Ventures! "Published May 31, 2007 17:00
A San Francisco nonprofit organization is celebrating 25 years of service by cutting the ribbon on a new facility in the Bayview. It's a symbol of just how successful they've been with adults and young people at risk.
Their slogan is "rebuilding lives, one t-shirt at a time." Ashbury Images is a nationally ... more