The Door
Need a place to stay tonight?
Are you a youth in need? Call 374-5678 to learn more or talk to an advocate.
Come to The Door, 138 10th Ave. Open 24/7.
What we provide
Safe shelter
Food
Clothing/Hygiene Items
Education/Career Coaching
Resources
Mediation & Life Skills
About
Origins
For many years, Fairbanks lacked shelter for teens needing a safe place. Because of this, we began the construction of a brand new shelter building in 2012. It was a happy day in April 2014, when The Door, a 24/7 emergency shelter for youth finally opened. The Door is a Residential Child Care Facility with the State of Alaska.
Today
Located at 138 10th Avenue in Fairbanks, The Door provides kids aged 12-18 a safe place to sleep, home cooked meals, clothing, supplies, and connections to community resources to help youth find stability. We are licensed by the State of Alaska as an Emergency Shelter for runaway and homeless youth. We can house up to 12 kids. We serve nutritional meals that meet national guidelines and we are committed to promoting health in all its forms.
Where do our kids come from?
Youth come to us from throughout Alaska and they come for many different reasons. Some have families who are unable to care for them due to poverty, mental health issues, or personal struggles that make parenting especially difficult. Some youth are experiencing a personal crisis in the form of serious conflict with their parents, pregnancy, or mental health struggles of their own. These youth need extra support and guidance and a place to regain their footing.
Community
The journey of Fairbanks Youth Advocates and specifically The Door is largely a product of our generous Fairbanks and Interior community. Since our beginning, volunteers have served alongside paid staff at The Door to maintain the shelter programs, numerous groups have donated labor and skill in the development of our property, and donations from the community help us provide for the kids' immediate needs.
Thank you for sustaining our services.
We wouldn't be able to do this without you!
Needed Items at The Door
We greatly appreciate all of your contributions, large or small
Basic Needs
- 18-24" Snowblower (gas powered)
- 22' reach Little Giant ladder
- Soft bristle broom
- Coffee / Creamer
- Toilet Paper
- OTC meds (dayquil, benadryl, ibuprofen, melatonin)
- Vitamins
- Pillows
- Underwear (all sizes)
- Gift cards
Delivery
The Door at 138 10th Ave
Preferred drop off times are from 8am to 5pm, but our front door is always open and items can be placed just inside the door. If you have other items to donate, please:
- Call (907) 374-5678
- Email The Door
Amazon Wishlist
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Shelter Wishlist
Christmas Wishlist
*Please note that occasionally donated goods are re-gifted to other local nonprofits, saved for our garage sale, or our Closet Door. We take all cash proceeds from these and purchase current needs. Thank you for understanding.
Thank you for thinking of us – especially during these crazy times.