The nonprofit’s next visionary leader will build on thirty years of innovative, award-winning programming while advancing The Doe Fund as the most successful solution to homelessness, recidivism and dirty streets. New York, NY— Harriet Karr-McDonald, who became President of The Doe Fund after the passing of its Founder George McDonald last year, will transition to […]
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The Doe Fund Raises Over $1M at Gala
Didn’t get the chance to attend our Gala? Find out how The Doe Fund is leading a Sweeping Recovery and furthering resilience, opportunity, and innovation.
This time last year, predictions were dire for NYC. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken over 53,000 lives in the city alone, also unleashed an economic crisis as scores of businesses shuttered and unemployment reached the highest levels since the Great Depression. The financial hardship led to funding cuts to the Department of Sanitation, and […]
The Bronx, NY— The Doe Fund received a $50,000 donation from Sterling National Bank, which will go to supporting our computer skills classes. A key component of Ready, Willing & Able‘s career training program, these classes provide basic computer literacy training to people who have experienced homelessness and incarceration. Learning computer skills is essential to […]
This obituary by Alex Traub was first published in The New York Times on February 4, 2021. George McDonald, who walked away from a corporate career and spent 700 lonely nights feeding mendicants, crack addicts and runaways in Grand Central Terminal, laying the foundation for a second act as the founder of the Doe […]
Isabel McDevitt has hit the ground running as our new Executive Vice President, with a full slate of exciting initiatives underway. She recently shared her thoughts on returning to The Doe Fund’s leadership team, including her goal to scale Ready, Willing & Able‘s “Work Works” reentry model nationally. Q: Tell us about your journey to The […]
Harriet Karr McDonald becomes President and CEO; due to a serious health issue, Founder and Former President George McDonald becomes Chief Transition Officer. Isabel Ames McDevitt and John McDonald appointed as Executive Vice Presidents. New York, NY— The Doe Fund announces that due to a serious health issue affecting George McDonald, Harriet Karr-McDonald will […]
NEW YORK, NY— On Tuesday, December 22nd, New York City-based nonprofit The Doe Fund hosted a winter clothing giveaway for the formerly homeless residents of The Bentley Hotel. This extraordinary gesture of support was organized by students and parents from the nearby PS 183, in recognition of the work these men have done to improve […]
The Doe Fund Hosts Holiday Toy Giveaway
On Sunday, December 20th, Santa Claus and his Elves made an early stop for the families living at Webster Green, The Doe Fund’s award-winning affordable and supportive housing residence! Our 3rd Annual Winter Toy Giveaway was organized in partnership with Forever Sincear, Inc. During the event, Santa greeted and delivered presents to children who live in […]
New York, NY— In partnership with the city’s Economic Development Corporation and Mayor de Blasio’s revitalized CleaNYC initiative, The Doe Fund expanded its cleaning crews throughout all five boroughs, predominantly in low-income neighborhoods hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the first few weeks, since the program began, crews had already picked up more than […]