The Doe Fund Blog
Genaro Perez’s story serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of determination, support, and opportunity provided by The Doe Fund. Recently, the Ready, Willing & Able Workforce Development team was able to interview Genaro amidst his busy schedule to delve into his recent and rapid successes as a professional welder. When Genaro Perez […]
My name is Guy Fisher, and it’s an honor to stand before you as a graduate of Ready, Willing & Able. We are here today to remember Mama, April Savino, and the countless lives lost while experiencing homelessness. But we’re also here to celebrate those who have overcome homelessness, addiction, and incarceration… who prove that […]
Join us on Thursday, May 4th at 6pm for The Doe Fund’s Ready, Willing & Able Graduation Ceremony. Celebrate the incredible achievements of our trainees who have overcome immense obstacles to secure stable housing, employment, and overcome addiction. Among them is Thomas, whose inspiring journey is proof that Work Works and that we work Better […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “A true leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.” At The Doe Fund, we are committed to uplifting leaders with lived experience. The proof is in the numbers: 70% of The Doe Fund’s Programs staff are Ready, Willing & Able graduates. After all, who would […]
In 1998, William walked through the doors of The Doe Fund’s Gates Avenue transitional residence in search of a better life for himself and his two sons. One year later, he would be a Ready, Willing & Able graduate, walking out of those same doors with a job that he would still have to this […]
For almost eight years, Joseph Calhoun has been an esteemed member of The Doe Fund family, and a role model for trainees and staff alike. With an eye on advancement, Joseph is a dynamic example of how far you can go if you let your passions and motivation guide you. Joseph entered The Harlem Center for Opportunity […]