• “No matter where you came from, you can succeed.”

    – James Fulton, graduate

  • “The only reason I’m not in prison is this program.”

    – Kellety, Harlem trainee

  • “It’s not just pushing the bucket. It’s responsibility.”

    – Michael, Harlem trainee

  • “My life has changed dramatically…beautifully.”

    – Carlos Jones, graduate

For nearly 40 years, we’ve built brighter futures for people experiencing homelessness. Become part of our life-changing community.

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The Doe Fund provides opportunity, housing, and supportive services
to break the cycles of homelessness and recidivism.

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MEET OUR GRADUATES

The Doe Fund HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF SUCCESS STORIES COME TO LIFE. Read some of them below, and view more here.

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ALBERT B.

“I was locked up so many times, it stopped bothering me. Sometimes I’d wonder if I was more comfortable being on the inside than out in society.” Read his story.

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ANTWOIN G.

Years of drug abuse and incarceration led Antwoin to Ready, Willing & Able—and the culinary training program that changed his life. Now, “Chef Fresh” is one of New York City’s hottest bakers. Read his story.

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ED W.

“It’s never too late. And one thing I never knew is that you can find hope in other people… There are people who have faith in you even if you don’t have it in yourself.” Read his story.

THE DOE FUND AT A GLANCE

MILES OF CITY STREETS CLEANED AND SERVICED BY TRAINEES EVERY WEEK

PARTICIPANTS CONNECTED TO JOBS, HOUSING, OR BOTH SINCE 1990

DOLLARS THE DOE FUND HAS PAID DIRECTLY TO TRAINEES AND GRADUATES