Posted by Dan on November 27, 2009 under News | 
CBS 2 New York profiles The Doe Fund's Culinary Arts Program
On Thanksgiving morning, CBS 2 New York’s Jay Dow profiled The Doe Fund’s Culinary Arts Program, which each day serves nutritious meals to hundreds of Ready, Willing & Able trainees.
Two days earlier, the New York Daily News profiled trainee Canito Cintron, who was getting ready to help prepare Thanksgiving dinner for the 400 “men in blue” at our Porter Avenue facility in Brooklyn.
Posted by Calvin on November 25, 2009 under At Work |
The Doe Fund’s Executive Chef / Director of Food Services, Gino D’Alesandro, teamed up with David Malterre, a former baking instructor for our Culinary Arts class, to concoct a wonderful, yet simple pumpkin pie recipe.
Happy Thanksgiving and bon appetite!
1 9-INCH PIE SHELL
3 CUPS PUMPKIN PUREE
4 EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN
¾ CUP HEAVY CREAM
¼ CUP HONEY
¾ CUP DARK BROWN SUGAR
¾ TEASPOON CINNAMON
¾ TEASPOON ALL SPICE
¾ TEASPOON GINGER
¼ TEASPOON NUTMEG
1. In a medium size bowl, combine the pumpkin, eggs, cream, brown sugar, honey, and spices. Blend well with a whisk until smooth.
2. Pour mixture into prepared pie shell.
3. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until custard is set and crust is nicely browned.
4. Cool completely at room temperature before serving.
Posted by Dan on November 17, 2009 under Special Events |
Men in Blue marching in New York City's Veterans Day Parade
Among the “men in blue,” there number many veterans who have proudly served their country.
This year, some of these men joined with other veterans of the armed services in New York City’s Veterans Day Parade.
Read a recent Christian Science Monitor article on vets and homelessness
Posted by Dan on November 14, 2009 under Special Events |
Lorial Crowder on her way to the finish line
One of many things that makes The Doe Fund such a unique institution is the dedication and passion of its supporters.
Lorial Crowder and thirteen other runners recently took this commitment to a new level by taking on the ING New York City Marathon. Lorial, like each one of The Doe Fund’s marathoners, pledged to raise $2,500 in support of her run for the “men in blue” of Ready, Willing & Able.
Running 26.2 miles is an impressive achievement under any circumstances; but crossing the finish line to provide fresh starts for others is even more so. Â Many thanks to Lorial and all of our marathoners!
Posted by Calvin on November 11, 2009 under At Work |
Inside every Ready, Willing & Able facility you’ll find a computer lab where trainees can build their computer skills, search for jobs, and connect with family members and friends. For years, The Doe Fund has been offering an optional four-month computer course to trainees who are interested and committed to increasing their computer literacy.  Recently, however, we have made it mandatory for all trainees to attend a six-hour computer class when they first enter our program.  Now everything’s clicking.
Posted by Dan on November 10, 2009 under Special Events |
On Thursday, October 29th, hundreds gathered at Cipriani 42nd Street to celebrate The Doe Fund’s 25 years of service to New York City.
Speakers included Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Harold Dow of CBS News’ 48 Hours, the Reverend Alfonso Wyatt of the Fund for the City of New York, and Harriet and George McDonald.
One of the night’s most inspiring moments took place when Nazerine Griffin, the Director of The Doe Fund’s Harlem Center for Opportunity, was joined on stage by forty “men in blue” while he told his personal story of transition from homelessness and addiction to independence.
 More about the Gala here
Posted by Dan on November 7, 2009 under Did You Know? |
In the last 15 years, the men of Ready, Willing & Able have worked through 1,172 days of below freezing weather…
…and 255 days that were 90° or higher.
When it comes to improving communities, hard work is no sweat for the “men in blue.”
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