At the 2025 Doe Fund Gala, Ready, Willing & Able graduate Rodney Harris brought our theme, Forward Together, to life. As our keynote speaker, Rodney spoke openly about the years he spent moving through the world with his emotions shut down — how he survived hardship, incarceration, and loss by going numb. Ready, Willing &…
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…
Recently, we gathered with Karl whose story is a testament to the transformative power of economic opportunity, career training, and the support provided by organizations like The Doe Fund and programs like Ready, Willing & Able. Through hard work and dedication, Karl has not only transformed his own life but also continues to inspire countless…
Genaro Perez’s story serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of determination, support, and opportunity provided by The Doe Fund. Recently, the Ready, Willing & Able Workforce Development team was able to interview Genaro amidst his busy schedule to delve into his recent and rapid successes as a professional welder. When Genaro Perez…
My name is Guy Fisher, and it’s an honor to stand before you as a graduate of Ready, Willing & Able. We are here today to remember Mama, April Savino, and the countless lives lost while experiencing homelessness. But we’re also here to celebrate those who have overcome homelessness, addiction, and incarceration… who prove that…
Join us on Thursday, May 4th at 6pm for The Doe Fund’s Ready, Willing & Able Graduation Ceremony. Celebrate the incredible achievements of our trainees who have overcome immense obstacles to secure stable housing, employment, and overcome addiction. Among them is Thomas, whose inspiring journey is proof that Work Works and that we work Better…
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…
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…
For almost eight years, Joseph Calhoun has been an esteemed member of The Doe Fund family, and a role model for trainees and staff alike. With an eye on advancement, Joseph is a dynamic example of how far you can go if you let your passions and motivation guide you. Joseph entered The Harlem Center for Opportunity…
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