NBC News reports on the disturbing trend of women using small children to panhandle in New York City streets and subways. Founder and President of The Doe Fund, George McDonald, published the following letter, urging all New Yorkers to stand up and speak out against this practice. Dear Friends, Last night, NBC4 aired an investigative report…
At The Doe Fund’s 2014 Gala on October 30th, Founder and President of The Doe Fund, George McDonald, addressed the audience of more than 500 philanthropists, civic leaders, and celebrities on the power of work and the coming crisis of incarcerated and homeless youth. A tree’s strength comes from its roots. As the tree grows taller, the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Doe Fund Raises $1.8 Million at Star-Studded Gala, Launches “Campaign for Opportunity” Celebrities, Civic Leaders, and Philanthropists Pledge Support for Formerly Homeless, Incarcerated Men in New York City NEW YORK — New York-based nonprofit organization The Doe Fund held its annual Gala Benefit Thursday, drawing more than 500 attendees and raising…
Richard Norat spent twenty years incarcerated before joining The Doe Fund’s Ready, Willing & Able program, which he credits with saving his life. On October 30th, 2014, Mr. Norat shared his story with 500 attendees at The Doe Fund’s Annual Gala. Good evening, everyone. My name is Richard Norat. A year ago tonight, I was…
The Doe Fund’s work has not only uplifted the lives of its clients, but the quality of life throughout New York City as a whole. In this video, which debuted at the organization’s 2014 gala benefit, founder and presidents George McDonald, Executive Vice President Harriet McDonald, staff from The Doe Fund, and trainees from the…
From the Research & Innovation department at The Doe Fund, this guide is a comprehensive directory of service providers for veterans in New York State. [scribd-doc doc=”243126133 ” key=”fJFIXaVmo5wzzppyxRKw” width=”600″]
Executive Vice President of The Doe Fund, Harriet McDonald, writes on the mass incarceration of young Black men in America and solutions to it. This editorial first appeared on The Huffington Post. You’re young, you’re black, and you’ve got no future. Why? Because you were arrested on drug charges. You’ve been arrested before, just like more…
The Human Resources Administration in New York City released its Biennial Employment Plan on October 1st. The plan outlines numerous reforms that will create meaningful, long-term career opportunities for some of New York’s most disadvantaged individuals and households. Our Founder and President, George T. McDonald, responds: Today the Human Resources Administration (HRA) unveiled a new…
On Sunday, the New York Post published an article critical of Mayor de Blasio and the Department of Homeless Services for continuing Project Reconnect, a voluntary program that provides one-way travel for homeless individuals and families stranded in New York City. Our president and founder, George T. McDonald, responds: Those of us who advocate for…
CBS News reports that young Black men in Ferguson, Missouri, are suffering from an unemployment rate of nearly 50%. Our founder and president George T. McDonald released the following statement in support of peace, opportunity, and prosperity for the people of Ferguson. If a man doesn’t have a job or an income, he has neither life…
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