In the News

Soulflower - An ALLY Job Site For Youth

09/30/09

“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 five years ago by Emily Dreblow, Soulflower aims to provide high-quality floral arrays f... more

Lacy - Haircuts For Youth

09/30/09

“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 youth move beyond difficult life circumstances and grow into mature, resp... more

San Francisco Business Times Profile: Tess Reynolds

04/06/09

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. Organization Milestone: We hit 1,500 youth clients served — 356 of them last year. Corporate support: Businesses can support us three ways: (1) giving grants or sponsorships; (2) buying printed appare... more

Josue's Story

11/07/08

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Arti's Story

11/07/08

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Journey Through A New Door!

10/23/08

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. How You Can Help Invest in Youth EDUCATE YOUTH $100 Pays for one youth to take the GED high school equivalency exam ... more

New Door Ventures Connects Youth with Paychecks

03/27/08

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. Chris Vargas is a content producer for YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia.   Watch the video!  http://www.youthoutlook.org/news/... more

New Door Ventures on CBS 5/KCBS: Job Market Tough On Bay Area Teens

03/09/08

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 have a resume or much experience, following up really matters. If you're able to follow up on that application,... more

Youth Video: The People

10/12/07

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ABC News, Channel 7 Story

05/31/07

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 recognized manufacturer of silk screen and embroidered t-shirts. It's ... more