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Housing Press Room

The Doe Fund Breaks Ground on 200-Bed Transitional Housing Residence

The residence at 510 Gates Avenue will provide men experiencing homelessness with the opportunity to join The Doe Fund’s award-winning Ready Willing & Able reentry program. New York, NY— The Doe Fund, a homeless services organization known for its Ready, Willing & Able reentry program and its portfolio of more than one million square feet […]

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Doe Driven Press Room

The Doe Fund Makes History with Third Legal NYC Dispensary

When New York State passed legislation legalizing adult use retail cannabis dispensaries, it prioritized licenses for justice-involved individuals and the nonprofits serving them. The intent of this historic policy is restorative racial and economic justice for populations disproportionately impacted by mass incarceration and America’s failed war on drugs. The Doe Fund has served this very […]

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Leadership Press Room

Jennifer Mitchell to Become President & CEO of The Doe Fund

Mitchell will join The Doe Fund in April, bringing more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and innovative, holistic workforce development programming to the position. New York, NY— The Doe Fund, a homeless services nonprofit best known for its Ready, Willing & Able reentry program and portfolio of transitional, affordable, and supportive housing […]

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The Doe Fund Partners with Google to Give Out Thanksgiving Meals

Participants in the organization’s Ready, Willing & Able reentry program joined local public officials to give out hundreds of free Thanksgiving salads in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. New York, NY— On Wednesday, November 23rd, participants of The Doe Fund’s Ready, Willing & Able reentry program — popularly known as the Men in Blue — distributed hundreds of […]

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Gala 2022 Press Room

The Doe Fund Raises $1.4 Million at Gala, With More Gifts Coming In

Nearly 500 guests joined A Bridge to Opportunity, recognizing how The Doe Fund has been — and will continue to be — indispensable to a thriving New York City. New York, NY— The Doe Fund, a renowned nonprofit that has provided paid work, housing, and supportive services to nearly 30,000 homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals, […]

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Housing Press Room

The Doe Fund Opens New Bronx Affordable and Supportive Housing

NEW YORK, NY—  The Doe Fund has received a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for its newest residence, 980 Westchester Avenue. The $71.6 million joint venture with Bolivar Development brings 151 new affordable and supportive units to the Foxhurst neighborhood of the Bronx.  Also known as Tiffany Court Plaza, the seven-story, 150,000 square foot building features […]

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Housing Press Room

The Doe Fund to Break Ground on Bronx Residence

A joint venture with Robert Sanborn Development brings 98 affordable and supportive multi-family apartments coming to the North Bronx. New York, NY— On Wednesday, May 25 at 10am ET, The Doe Fund broke ground on its new multifamily development at 4519 White Plains Road — known as The Plains — in the Wakefield neighborhood of […]

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Leadership Policy & Opinion Press Room

The Doe Fund Appoints Robert Cornegy, Jr. Executive Vice President of External Affairs

The Doe Fund Appoints Robert Cornegy, Jr. Executive Vice President of External Affairs A crusader for racial and economic justice, the former Brooklyn City Council Member brings expertise in housing, criminal justice reform and social enterprise to the nation’s leading homeless services, reentry and workforce development nonprofit. New York, NY— The Doe Fund is pleased […]

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News Press Room

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.

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How Morgan Stanley Volunteers Helped 60 Men in Blue

Whether they’re participating in mock interviews or donating equipment highly specific to our needs, we’re proud to have corporate supporters who are far more involved than simply cutting a check to make a CSR quota. Time and time again, these companies have shown a deep, personal investment in seeing each man in Ready, Willing & […]