The Doe Fund Blog
For Second Chance Month, we spoke with Robert Cooper, a proud graduate of Ready, Willing & Able and Doe Fund employee. Robert’s story is a testament to the transformative power of second chances and the impact of programs like Ready, Willing & Able. His story shows that with determination and support, a brighter future is […]
Soyinka Ellis, a Clinical Supervisor at our Crystal Tower affordable and supportive housing residence, embodies the essence leadership at The Doe Fund with her dedication to assisting our tenants in overcoming significant hardships and achieving stability. In our exclusive interview with Soyinka, she offers a glimpse into the daily life of a supportive housing social […]
During Black History Month, The Doe Fund had the honor of speaking with Lamont Peyton, a proud 2012 graduate of Ready, Willing & Able, who now serves as the Program Coordinator of the Fulton Community Reentry Center. Lamont shared his remarkable journey and how The Doe Fund provided him with the opportunities to become a […]
Genaro Perez’s story serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of determination, support, and opportunity provided by The Doe Fund. Recently, the Ready, Willing & Able Workforce Development team was able to interview Genaro amidst his busy schedule to delve into his recent and rapid successes as a professional welder. When Genaro Perez […]
What does it truly mean to be saved? To unearth redemption when all hope appears to have withered away? In this guest post, Lisa, a tenant of The Doe Fund’s supportive housing, shares her story of resilience and the transformative power of opportunity. My name is Lisa Landin and I want to talk about what […]
My name is Guy Fisher, and it’s an honor to stand before you as a graduate of Ready, Willing & Able. We are here today to remember Mama, April Savino, and the countless lives lost while experiencing homelessness. But we’re also here to celebrate those who have overcome homelessness, addiction, and incarceration… who prove that […]
In the heart of every person lies the potential for transformation, no matter where they come from or what path they’ve walked. Donald Pendleton, The Doe Fund’s longtime Director of Housing and Recruitment, knows that more than most. Donald’s life began in a middle-class family with two loving parents and a sister. But what he […]
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 […]
From a trainee living at The Doe Fund’s Ready, Willing & Able Gates Avenue Facility to now serving as its director, Tim Mathews’ journey is a testament to the transformative power of opportunity. It helped him break the cycle of incarceration and homelessness and become the father he was meant to be. Today, he guides […]
Celebrate The Doe Fund’s success in empowering more than 30,000 lives, from the Men in Blue to the residents of our permanent housing at Building Blue and Beyond on October 26, 2023 at 6PM. Building Blue and Beyond means addressing not just the challenges of the moment, but of the future. Michael Owens’ life was […]