The Bronx, NY— The Doe Fund received a $50,000 donation from Sterling National Bank, which will go to supporting our computer skills classes. A key component of Ready, Willing & Able‘s career training program, these classes provide basic computer literacy training to people who have experienced homelessness and incarceration. Learning computer skills is essential to…
Isabel McDevitt has hit the ground running as our new Executive Vice President, with a full slate of exciting initiatives underway. She recently shared her thoughts on returning to The Doe Fund’s leadership team, including her goal to scale Ready, Willing & Able‘s “Work Works” reentry model nationally. Q: Tell us about your journey to The…
Harriet Karr McDonald becomes President and CEO; due to a serious health issue, Founder and Former President George McDonald becomes Chief Transition Officer. Isabel Ames McDevitt and John McDonald appointed as Executive Vice Presidents. New York, NY— The Doe Fund announces that due to a serious health issue affecting George McDonald, Harriet Karr-McDonald will…
NEW YORK, NY— On Tuesday, December 22nd, New York City-based nonprofit The Doe Fund hosted a winter clothing giveaway for the formerly homeless residents of The Bentley Hotel. This extraordinary gesture of support was organized by students and parents from the nearby PS 183, in recognition of the work these men have done to improve…
On Sunday, December 20th, Santa Claus and his Elves made an early stop for the families living at Webster Green, The Doe Fund’s award-winning affordable and supportive housing residence! Our 3rd Annual Winter Toy Giveaway was organized in partnership with Forever Sincear, Inc. During the event, Santa greeted and delivered presents to children who live in…
New York, NY— In partnership with the city’s Economic Development Corporation and Mayor de Blasio’s revitalized CleaNYC initiative, The Doe Fund expanded its cleaning crews throughout all five boroughs, predominantly in low-income neighborhoods hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the first few weeks, since the program began, crews had already picked up more than…
The nonprofit’s Webster Green affordable and supportive housing facility celebrated for Premier Residential Design. New York, NY— The Doe Fund announced its Webster Green residence has won the Best in American Living Award from the National Association of Home Builders. Award levels, including platinum, gold and silver, as well as Best in Region and…
Platinum Seal Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results New York, NY—The Doe Fund earned a 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that showcase progress toward reducing homelessness and recidivism, The Doe Fund is helping donors…
NEW YORK, NY— The Doe Fund announced that it recently celebrated a “topping off” ceremony for its latest real estate development at 1325 Jerome Avenue in the Mt. Eden neighborhood of the Bronx. The project, a $100 million joint venture with Bolivar Development, LLC, will create 255 new affordable and supportive units utilizing state, city and…
Jonathan Ben-Menachem’s article “It’s Feudalism, Pure Exploitation” is Pure Sensationalism. The Doe Fund operates three transitional homeless residences in New York City housing 637 adult men. Of those, 410 voluntarily participate in our 30 year old, award-winning Ready, Willing & Able program. Upon enrolling, they sign a contract agreeing to work, be randomly drug tested,…
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