Harriet and George McDonald honored by Hobart William Smith Colleges
Posted by Maire on May 20, 2010 under Partnerships | 
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On Saturday, May 15th, Doe Fund Founder and President George McDonald and Executive Vice President Harriet Karr-McDonald were awarded honorary degrees from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The degrees were given in recognition of George and Harriet’s years of public service to making New York a cleaner, safer, and more equitable place.Â
In his acceptance speech, George described how his faith in humanity inspired him to start The Doe Fund: “I knew that the homeless folks sleeping on subways and benches could lift themselves up out of poverty, but they couldn’t do it alone. They needed a real second chance at life, and they needed others to believe in them.”
Harriet spoke of the importance of living a life dedicated to helping others. “At every step of the way,” she said, “what we all need most to be is a voice for those who are not heard, and a catalyst for change to get others to listen.”
Click here to read more about this prestigious honor.
 To read more about Doe’s partnership with Hobart and William Smith Colleges, click here.
The New York City Employment & Training Coalition recognized Bonnie Holtzman, our Associate Director of Career Development, with the Workforce Staff/Bonnie Potter Award. It recognizes a front line staff member who enhances the field of workforce development in New York City by connecting participants to opportunities, exemplifying dedication and commitment, playing a pivotal role in furthering an agency’s mission, and having an impact on participants’ lives. For all of these accomplishments and more, Bonnie will be recognized at an awards reception on March 16th.
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