NEW YORK, November 30, 2016–The Doe Fund announced today receipt of a $10,000 grant from DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. The grant will be used to ensure high quality services and accommodations for residents of A Better Place, a permanent supportive residence in Manhattan for people living with HIV/AIDS. Since 1996, […]
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On June 6, our president and founder George McDonald gave the closing remarks at the 2016 Doe Fund Gala at Cipriani. Thank you, everyone, for being part of such a special night. I’d especially like to thank our guest of honor, Arthur Brooks. And a very special thank you to our former Chairman, Richard Schaps. […]
On October 27th, Doe Fund graduate Angel Lopez delivered the keynote speech to 500 guests at the 2016 Doe Fund gala at Cipriani. Angel reflected on the rough childhood he had while growing up in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, and how he found himself, and his passion for cooking, in The Doe Fund’s Culinary Arts Program. Hello, everyone. My […]
On October 27th, Doe Fund graduate Michael Trent welcomed a crowd of 500 guests to the 2016 Doe Fund gala at Cipriani. Michael spoke about the incredible transformation he experienced while being a trainee in our Ready, Willing and Able program as he stood with his daughter and mother at his side. My name is Michael […]
On June 6, our president and founder George McDonald was honored by sister organization The Bridge with their Partners in Caring Inspiration Award. He delivered the following remarks about the early days of New York’s homelessness crisis and The Bridge’s role in saving a life nearly lost on the city’s streets. Susan and I go […]
Ready, Willing & Able graduate Lawrence spent thirty-two years incarcerated in New York State. In his stirring remarks at The Doe Fund’s 30th Anniversary Gala, he describes his journey home and the role Ready, Willing & Able played in it. Not long ago, I was coming home late at night after my shift when I […]
Angel joined the Young Men’s Program at Ready, Willing & Able after a lifetime of hardships. In his speech, delivered at The Doe Fund’s 30th Anniversary Gala, he spoke of embracing the best parts of himself and how the Young Men’s Program helped him leave the rest– and the past– behind. No one wants to admit […]
Fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his powerful “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom While progress has been made, we have not come close to realizing this dream. New York City’s poverty rate is up to 21% percent in the poorest communities of every […]
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A kind note from a neighbor
“I want to compliment The Doe Fund on keeping our streets clean with your “men in blue” who I truly admire for improving their lives. I live on the Upper East Side and I commend when commendations are due. I want to commend you on your program participant Robert, who I took note of the other day, […]
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A reflection on fatherhood
In honor of Father’s Day, we are thrilled to share a piece recently written by Ready, Willing & Able Graduate Terrance Coffie. Now a Doe Fund staff member, Terrance penned the following as a submission for IGNITE, a new ‘zine published by the Harlem Center for Opportunity. Crying for Daddy by Terrance Coffie “I want […]