Blog - New Door Ventures

January 15, 2019

Meet Claire

Claire is well known around New Door for her confidence, strong work ethic, and willingness to always lend a helping hand. She’s a strong believer in giving back to those who have helped her…… Read more

December 4, 2018

Meet Jacqueline

Last year, Jacqueline immigrated to the United States from El Salvador to be with her family and to pursue a career in pharmacy. As grateful as she was for the opportunity to move, she felt disoriented in a new country and was unsure where to start when applying… Read more

September 15, 2018

Why I Volunteer: Charlotte Johnson

Charlotte Johnson tutors students who are looking to get their high school equivalency in English and writing in New Door’s Education Program She is a dedicated volunteer, taking the time to get to know her students inside and outside of the classroom. Charlotte has lived in San Francisco… Read more

August 22, 2018

Why I Volunteer: Liz Vanderburgh

Liz Vanderburgh began volunteering at New Door as a tutor for our Education Program three years ago, and in that time she has helped more than 20 young people gain confidence and improve their literacy skills. Read more

July 25, 2018

Overcoming Obstacles: Meet Tiffany

Tiffany graduated from New Door Ventures’ Employment Program in 2016, but she still takes the hour-long BART ride to the San Francisco office, so she can participate in extracurricular activities like Tech Club and public speaking workshops. Her determination to succeed and passion for learning allow her to her overcome… Read more

June 25, 2018

Why I Volunteer: A Q&A with New Door Volunteer Reid Koster

About: For the last two years Reid has been tutoring students in New Door’s Education Program in everything from English to Geometry and participates in the Employment Program’s volunteer-powered workshops, conducting mock interviews and sharing his professional journey. Reid was born in Mountain View California and works as a Customer Success… Read more