The Next Door is preparing to open a youth drop-in center at its office in The Dalles once pandemic conditions allow it. Heather Howard of The Next Door explains the concept behind the drop-in center for ages 14 to 23 is to provide a place for kids in need to be able to go. The drop-in center will offer a place for youth to access basic hygiene supplies, food, clothes, showers, laundry, computers, and services. Howard says they are planning a “pop-up drop-in” at The Next Door on 1311 Kelly Avenue in The Dalles on November 20.