“Start where you are. Give what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe

When the world around us feels heavy, the biggest difference we can make is right here at home. This fall, The Next Door is inviting you to give where you live.

By giving locally, you're supporting:

The kids who walk into our local schools each morning with big dreams,
The tribal families along the river who carry generations of strength and tradition,
The farmworkers in our orchards who rise before the sun to grow and harvest our food,
The Latino entrepreneurs who work long hours to build a lasting legacy that will support our local economy,
Families with young children who are eager to find their village in our community,
Youth who need a safe, caring environment to become the best version of themselves,
Foster parents who open their hearts and their homes to provide one for them,
The LGBTQ+ community yearning for a safe, welcoming space to belong in the Gorge, and
The people who show up and give their heart, time, and their all every day to serve others and help fulfill our mission

Your gift doesn’t have to be big to matter. When we all give what we can, it adds up to real, lasting change right where we are.

About The Next Door

The Next Door began serving young people in 1971 when concerned citizens in Hood River worked to open a group home for "troubled" teens. We soon realized that the problems they struggled with could often be prevented. In response, TNDI began developing prevention initiatives and soon became the largest non-profit social service provider in the mid-Columbia Gorge region. Today, The Next Door has 35+ programs that serve over 10,000 people in a seven-county region throughout the Gorge.

Give Where You Live

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