Doorway Project

A group of young people from and around the U District called The Youth Action Board will be hosting an open mic night on July 30th 5-9pm!

The event will feature artistic expressions and performances that create space for the voices of young people who have experience living on the street. Young people will also be showcasing and selling art pieces they have been working on.

All proceeds from event will go directly towards young people with lived experience of homelessness.

https://doorwayproject.org/open-mic-night/2022/6/23/open-mic-night

Click the link above to let us know if you will be attending the event and also if you would like to donate items for the raffle.

The 2021 Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collaborative project between the Doorway Project and Sanctuary Art Center. This four-month (October - January) training for young adults with lived experience of homelessness in and around the University District to learn storytelling, art, and job readiness skills while advocating for community and self. Participants are paid $4,250 ($250 per week) to actively engage in a process aimed at helping young adults know themselves, understand their power and use their identities as a launching point towards social consciousness and social action.

Join us this Friday from 2-6 pm at for food, art, vaccines & community!