The Doe Fund

05/21/2026

Our RWA trainees are on the ground every day, helping keep DUMBO clean and shining. Recently, we gathered to celebrate DUMBO's 20th anniversary. We are proud to be part of these milestones and the incredible community we help maintain.
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05/15/2026

The Doe Fund proudly joined yesterday's rally to help close the pay gap between nonprofit human services workers and their City counterparts. This isn't just about wages, it's about valuing the people who make our communities stronger. Together, our voices are louder. Share this post and comment to help spread the word. 💙

05/15/2026

Save the date, NYC. 📅 On June 10th, The Doe Fund is hosting Dishes by Doe at the Museum of the City of New York — and every single dish on the menu represents a journey, a breakthrough, and a life rebuilt.

Come celebrate with us. Visit www.doe.org/dishes for tickets and sponsorship details.

05/13/2026

Something special is coming to NYC this June. 🍽️
Join us for Dishes by Doe — an evening of extraordinary food, powerful stories, and the chance to be part of something bigger than a meal.

Wednesday, June 10 | 6:00 PM | Museum of the City of New York

Visit www.doe.org/dishes to learn more, grab your tickets, or explore sponsorship opportunities.

04/29/2026

🌱 New green jobs initiative!
The Doe Fund is partnering with NYC Water, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the Gowanus Canal Conservancy to create green jobs, including for folks in Ready, Willing & Able. President and CEO Jennifer Mitchell shares how this effort supports Ready, Willing & Able graduates and contributes to the long-term care of New York City’s green infrastructure. We’re grateful to our partners for their collaboration.

04/27/2026

Did you hear? We're partnering with NYC Water, Gowanus Canal Conservancy, and Public Works Partners to provide maintenance across more than 1,000 rain gardens in Brooklyn and Queens. Best of all, the recipients of these green jobs include Ready, Willing & Able participants! https://www.amny.com/news/gowanus-earth-day-event-launches-4-5m-green-jobs-training-initiative/

04/24/2026

Proud to partner with NYC Water on this initiative, which helps build a more sustainable city while providing green jobs for folks in Ready, Willing & Able!

04/23/2026

Thank you to SOMOS, Inc., New York, for hosting a meaningful and impactful conference earlier this week that brought together leaders committed to advancing communities across the state.

We’re especially grateful to Assembly Member Hon. Karines Reyes, RN, for her leadership in creating space for important conversations and initiatives that support and uplift Latino communities across New York.

It was an inspiring evening alongside some members of the NYS Task Force, including NYS Assemblymember George Alvarez, Assemblywoman Maritza Davila, Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, , and , and we’re proud to be part of the collective effort to drive progress and opportunity.

04/22/2026

🌱 Big announcement this Earth Day

The Doe Fund is partnering with NYC DEP on a $4.5M green jobs program, expanding access to paid work and training while helping maintain a more sustainable New York City.

Learn more Brooklyn Eagle:

THE NEW YORK City DEP and The Doe Fund joined forces to reveal a $4.5 million pilot program to train New Yorkers for green jobs.

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re proud to highlight the many ways The Doe Fund’s Community Improvement Program (CIP) helps build a cleaner, more sustainable New York City.

From removing litter to planting and caring for trees, participants are making a visible impact in neighborhoods across the five boroughs every day.

These efforts don’t just improve our environment—they create pathways to stability, opportunity, and long-term success.

04/17/2026

What does it take to keep going—no matter how long the road?

Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velázquez, who was wrongfully incarcerated for over two decades, shared his story with residents at The Doe Fund’s Harlem location, speaking on resilience, perseverance, and what it means to fight for a second chance.

His message offered a powerful perspective for individuals working to rebuild their lives and move forward.

Thank you to Jon-Adrian JJ Velazquez and Leigh Tiu for joining us and sharing this important conversation.

👉 Watch the full conversation and hear JJ’s story:

Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velázquez, who was wrongfully incarcerated for over two decades, joined residents at The Doe Fund’s Harlem location for a powerful conversati...