Photo: Julio Cobb-Hernandez & Paloma Ayala Photography for the Next Door, Inc.
Several young people next to a Sasquatch statue on a deck overlooking the Columbia River

Next Door, Inc.

The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) is the largest social service agency in the Gorge. It was founded in 1971 to address the unmet need of support services for youth. Today, TNDI‘s staff and programs continue to strive to fulfill the mission of opening doors to new possibilities by strengthening children and families and improving communities in Oregon and Washington.


With over 35 programs, The Next Door, Inc. supports and empowers people in our community. They help people build skills for loving relationships and healthy lives by:

  • Providing a safety net for children at risk of abuse and neglect and for victims of crime
  • Leadership opportunities and economic development in our communities
  • Parenting support and education
  • Health and wellness education and advocacy
  • Mentoring, education, and treatment for high-risk youth and families