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The Doe Fund hosts Second Chance Forum on finding success after incarceration

  Retired New York Supreme Court Judge Milton A. Tingling looked out at the crowd gathered in The Doe Fund’s Harlem cafeteria. “The fact that you’re here means you don’t want to go back to prison—that you’re trying to better yourself,” he said. This was the empowering message throughout the Second Chance Forum, presented on […]

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The Doe Fund to open 82 units of affordable housing in The Bronx

One of the largest barriers to economic independence in New York City is the notorious shortage of affordable housing. And yet, access to safe, stable housing is critical to keep New York’s most vulnerable populations from becoming homeless. In 2018, The Doe Fund is on track to dramatically expand its network of permanent affordable and […]

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RELEASE: New Bronx Affordable and Supportive Development Receives Community Board Approval

JANUARY 23, 2018, NEW YORK—Bronx Community Board 7 unanimously approved a letter of support for “Villa House,” an affordable and supportive housing development by The Doe Fund. The approval, granted on January 16, 2018, marks an important milestone in the development of the residence which will be reserved for extremely low-income individuals and families. The […]

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RELEASE: The Doe Fund and partners hold ribbon cutting for Crotona Park affordable housing development

  NOVEMBER 17, 2017, THE BRONX—The Doe Fund was joined by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), and development partners today for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Crotona Park, an affordable and […]

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RELEASE: The Doe Fund Receives Occupational Training Grant from State Street

September 19, 2017, NEW YORK—The Doe Fund announced today receipt of a $30,000 grant from the State Street Foundation, the charitable arm of State Street, in support of the organization’s occupational training programs. State Street has supported The Doe Fund’s work since 2006. Occupational training is an integral component of Ready, Willing & Able, The […]

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RELEASE: The Doe Fund Announces Topping Out of Brooklyn Affordable & Supportive Housing Development

September 12, 2017, BROOKLYN, NY—The Doe Fund and Crystal Ball, LLC announced today the topping out of Crystal Tower, an affordable and supportive housing development in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. An American flag was erected on the top of the building to mark the milestone. Located at 1355 Rogers Avenue, Crystal Tower will provide […]

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Joslyn Carter named Administrator of the Department of Homeless Services

On behalf of everyone at The Doe Fund, we congratulate Joslyn Carter on her appointment as Administrator of the Department of Homeless Services. For more than twenty years, Ms. Carter has stood up for New York’s most vulnerable citizens, working on their behalf in the private and nonprofit sectors, alike. In her new role, the […]

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RELEASE: The Doe Fund Announces Topping Out of Bronx Affordable and Supportive Development

  July 12, 2017, BRONX, NY—The Doe Fund announced today the topping out of Webster Green, an affordable and supportive housing development in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx. An American flag was erected on the top of the building to mark the milestone. Webster Green, located at 3100 Webster Avenue, will provide 82 affordable […]

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RELEASE: The Doe Fund Receives TD Charitable Foundation Grant

June 15, 2017, NEW YORK—The Doe Fund announced today receipt of a $5,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®. The grant was awarded for The Doe Fund’s Ready, Willing & Able transitional work program, which provides economic opportunity for formerly incarcerated and homeless men, […]

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RELEASE: Annual Graduation Ceremony Marks Next Chapter for the Men in Blue

NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 24, 2017–The Doe Fund held its annual graduation ceremony on March 23 at Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan. More than 150 formerly incarcerated and homeless men celebrated their completion of Ready, Willing & Able, The Doe Fund’s year-long program of job training, personal development, and paid work.   Family […]