Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives

Our mission at Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives is to establish credible, sustainable, and life-altering relationships with at-risk youth and their families who have been affected by gang culture, violence, and recruitment by providing alternative, positive, and structured activities, family support and intervention. 

Open Door was the first agency in the Denver area to exclusively implement intervention and prevention programs. After 30+ years Open Door has become a leader in community-based programming that addresses the social consequences of gang activity. Services and programs include: In-School and After-School programming; The Parent Connection; Community Outreach; Prevention, Crisis Intervention and Mediation Services; Public Education and Community Awareness presentations and services. 

All funding for Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives is obtained from private donations and corporate/foundation giving. Although we have had a recent budget cut with funding from the state. Many major organizations are already contributors to our effort. And while we appreciate their generosity, we want you to know that we also need you to help us make a difference in a young person’s life. 

A financial contribution from you or your company can help us provide more viable alternatives to activities for member and potential member. We truly believe that the more things we can offer these kids to do and to become involved, the less violence will occur. Your financial contributions would also enable us to provide vehicles for youth transportation, tickets for special activities and outings, field trips, office equipment and supplies, gasoline and auto maintenance. We also gladly accept donations of service equipment or monthly pledges specifically designated for personnel assistance. We also have a wish list of supplies needed for the school children. All donations are accepted. 

And of course we always accept the donation of your time and your energy. Corporation or individuals are a big help to us on our phone lines, for clerical assistance or helping with activities events or our prison correspondence program.

Please consider volunteering to mentor our school aged children. Children range in age from Kindergarten through grade 8. Be a positive role model in school, out of school, and in the community. It takes a village to raise a child, and we are honored to lead the way in a positive, structured, and disciplined environment that allows for these at-risk individuals to reach their fullest potential. And be successful in life.

Visit our website to explore more ways to assist.