NEW YORK, NY— The Doe Fund has received a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for its newest residence, 980 Westchester Avenue. The $71.6 million joint venture with Bolivar Development brings 151 new affordable and supportive units to the Foxhurst neighborhood of the Bronx. Also known as Tiffany Court Plaza, the seven-story, 150,000 square foot building features…
There are so many reasons to be proud of our Ready, Willing & Able graduates, who overcome incredible obstacles to achieve a better future for themselves and their families. One of our favorites is when graduates pay it forward by becoming leaders in their communities. Omar, who now devotes himself to at-risk youth, is a stellar…
Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “A true leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.” At The Doe Fund, we are committed to uplifting leaders with lived experience. The proof is in the numbers: 70% of The Doe Fund’s Programs staff are Ready, Willing & Able graduates. After all, who would…
Ready, Willing & Able serves the majority of people who experience homelessness: single adults who are not considered “chronically homeless,” do not have mental illnesses that prevent them from working, and are ineligible for permanent supportive housing. The Doe Fund’s expansive portfolio of supportive housing serves the remaining 27%, underscoring our commitment to formerly homeless…
As the Men in Blue, our Ready, Willing & Able trainees clean over 115 miles of NYC streets. This work is just the first step of our program, but it’s where so much of the transformation occurs. It’s the first job many trainees have ever had, and it instills soft skills essential to the modern…
Growing up in the Bronx wasn’t easy for Ricardo. He only ever knew his father behind bars; when he was four years old, his dad was imprisoned for armed robbery. “I grew up in a very dysfunctional household in one of the worst neighborhoods in New York City,” Ricardo told us. “I was influenced by…
When people think of The Doe Fund, the first thing that comes to mind is often the Men in Blue. After all, as part of our Community Improvement Project (CIP) social enterprise, they keep over 115 miles of NYC streets clean and safe. Their vibrant uniforms and enduring presence have made the Men in Blue…
In 1998, William walked through the doors of The Doe Fund’s Gates Avenue transitional residence in search of a better life for himself and his two sons. One year later, he would be a Ready, Willing & Able graduate, walking out of those same doors with a job that he would still have to this…
At The Doe Fund, we know our best leaders are the people we serve. That is why we are excited to start forming our first Ready, Willing & Able Advocacy Committee — a platform for and by trainees to share their experiences. Ron is one of our first members. Ron had it all: a house…
A joint venture with Robert Sanborn Development brings 98 affordable and supportive multi-family apartments coming to the North Bronx. New York, NY— On Wednesday, May 25 at 10am ET, The Doe Fund broke ground on its new multifamily development at 4519 White Plains Road — known as The Plains — in the Wakefield neighborhood of…
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