When Eric Hepner arrived at The Doe Fund’s Gates Avenue transitional residence, he didn’t know what to expect. What he found was a staff who met him with consistency, care, and structure, and a community he now calls family. “My time at Gates was one of the best experiences of my entire life,” Eric says….

Each step forward that a Ready, Willing & Able trainee takes is shaped by hard work and determination. It’s also shaped by the guidance of others who understand the challenges they face — and who offer a path to overcome them. For Andy, a 2025 Ready, Willing & Able graduate, the first step began after…