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“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

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Since 1990, we have helped over 28,000 homeless and formerly incarcerated men rebuild their lives.

Donate Today

The Doe Fund was founded on a simple premise: work works.

Our mission is to break the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and recidivism through economic opportunity, housing, and comprehensive supportive services.

MEET OUR GRADUATES

Since 1985, The Doe Fund has helped bring 30,000 success stories to life. Read some of them below, and view more here.

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.

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.

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

221

out of 540 Doe Fund employees are graduates of Ready, Willing & Able

cents of every dollar donated is spent on our programs

230,000,000

dollars The Doe Fund has paid directly to the Men in Blue and graduates