Open Door Youth Services
2524 Corydon Pike Ste. 108
New Albany, IN 47150
Business Phone: (812) 948–5481
Website: www.opendooryouthservices.com
Contact Person: Augie Jones, Communications Manager
Contact Email: augie.jones@opendooryouthservices.com
Agency Mission Statement or Description: Open Door Youth Services exists to respond to the needs and promote the healthy development of vulnerable children and youth. It has been helping our community for 40 years through residential, prevention, and outreach programs that add positive influences to the lives of our young people.
Year established: 1982 (40 years).
Counties/regions serviced: We serve the entire state of Indiana through the Indiana Department of Child Services where we house over 200 residents in our residential facility each year. We also serve Floyd County elementary schools with afterschool programming where we provide prevention education, teaching them age-appropriate lessons that will help them to avoid potentially abusive situations.
Focus areas: Youth Development / Social Services
Impact in community: We have been helping our community through residential, prevention, and outreach programs that add positive influences to the lives of our young people. Open Door Youth Services reach as many as 4,000 children a year.
Volunteer Opportunities: 1si members are invited to volunteer at our annual Vince Klein “Run Like a Super Hero” Memorial 5k on September 23rd, 2023 or visit our website’s “Volunteer” page for more opportunities. These opportunities range from youth mentorship, grounds maintenance, or taking our youth on outings. Volunteers must be 21 years or older. If a 1si business has a specific area of expertise that they think can benefit Open Door Youth Services (i.e landscaping, information technology, ect.) and would be interested in providing their services for free, please reach out on our website or at augie.jones@opendooryouthservices.com.
How 1si members can help your organization: 1si members can support our organization by donating on our website or participating in our annual Vince Klein “Run Like a Super Hero” Memorial 5k on September 23rd, 2023. All proceeds raised will go towards our residential program. Members can run in the 5k or become a sponsor of the event. If sponsored, members of your organization will be allotted free tickets for the 5k.
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