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New Door Ventures http://www.newdoor.org
New Door Ventures
3075 21st Street
San Francisco, CA 94110Map thisNew Door helps at-risk youth in San Francisco get ready for work and life by providing jobs, job-readiness, and supportive communities Founded in 1981, New Door provides them with the skill-building and individual support that enables them to discover and use their potential. Young people want job...
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Switch Program (Social Enterprise Internships) Our Switch program(for out-of-school youth or youth enrolled part-time) employs youth part-time at one of its two mission-focused social enterprises, Ashbury Images and Pedal Revolution. During six-month internships, youth receive extensive on-the-job training, develop hard and soft job skills (such as bike repair and being on time to their work shifttime management, respectively), and receive case management support to help them achieve their goals.
Ally ProgramOut-of-school youth ages 16-21 in the Ally program will participate in job internships at community partner organizations for 12 to 15 weeks. Community partners that serve as job sites include local small businesses such as a law firm, an investment banking firm and a florist shop, as well as nonprofit organizations like Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture, Glide Memorial Church, A Living Library, and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Youth participating in the Ally Program begin with a three-week pre-employment training at New Door and then are placed at their job sites for the next 12 weeks. Interns are also required to participate in weekly meetings at New Door for peer group support and ongoing training, as well as case management meetings.
Life Skills Building and Support ProgramsNew Door offers a wide range of life skills building and support programs to address the unique challenges youth face in their life outside of work. In order to develop and improve their life skills (such as problem solving and navigating safely through an environment), youth clients receive supportive case management that is individualized to emphasize the areas where youth have most need. This may involve activities such as individual tutoring for educational support, coaching on general life skills, leadership development, and referrals to other community resources. Interns in the Social Enterprise and Work Experience Programs are assigned a case manager to provide personalized support on topics ranging from workplace issues to broader life goals to future employment
Supportive Community of Peers and AdultsNew Door offers a supportive community of peers and adults who can support youth and provide increased stability in their lives. Our positive youth development approach reflects the following tactics for a supportive community: a safe, youth-focused space; coaching and mentoring; youth-led activities, peer support, and social networking; and post-graduation involvement and support.
GED tutoringFriday, June 06, 2008 - Thursday, December 31, 2009A competent, youth-sensitive tutor bank available for 2-3 hours/week at times convenient for youth interns. Right now we’re scrambling for tutors on an ad hoc basis, but I would love to have more!
Business casual clothing for our youthSince we are teaching youth in our programs how to prepare for employment, they need appropriate clothing for professional job interviews. If you have new or almost-new business casual clothing, our youth could greatly benefit from your donation.
Couches- good conditionYoung people come to our Youth Space because it is a safe and fun warehouse where they can hang out, use our computer lab, and have fun.
We would like to make it even more appealing by getting new couches to replace our old and tattered ones. Please consider us in donating your couch that is in good condition.
Energy Efficient RefrigeratorWe need a new refrigerator to keep our Food Bank donations fresh and cool. Youth come to have a healthy snack or meal when they cannot buy food on their own.
Please consider New Door when giving away your refrigerator that is in good condition.
Lapel micWe would like a Lapel mic for our video projects with youth.
Wallets for YouthWe need wallets for youth so they can keep track of fastpasses and cash and learn how to be responsible.
Conference Room chairs, on wheelsWe are looking for 12-20 conference room chairs on wheels. Please let us know if you have some to spare that are good quality.
Thank you!
Computers (less than 3 years old)New Door Ventures has a popular computer lab for youth to come and do homework, work on a resume, or write email.
We are looking for personal computers (not older than 3 years) and flat-screen monitors; laptops and Macs welcome too.
Help make our computer lab the best it can be!
Gift Cards for a job well doneWe are looking for $25 gift cards to Safeway, as prizes for youth achieving job training milestones.
If you would like to help youth feel a sense of accomplishment, we welcome any gift cards.
Used road bikes in good conditionWe are looking for used road bikes in good, resalable condition to sell at our social enterprise, Pedal Revolution (www.pedalrevolution.org). We do not pick up, but welcome you to come by our store and check us out!
New Door Ventures Connects Youth with PaychecksEditor'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.
AMB-7 News Clip on New Door VenturesCheck out our programs on this ABC-7 news clip.
Pedal Revolution wins "Best of the Bay" bike shopBEST REVOLUTION ON WHEELS by the SF Bay Guardian.
