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One hundred thirty New Yorkers who overcame homelessness graduated from The Doe Fund’s Ready, Willing, and Able program — a groundbreaking initiative that helps people find housing and jobs while still in shelters. Many participants have ties to the justice system, making stable employment especially hard to achieve. The program offers hands-on support like interview coaching and supportive housing, turning lives around — like Ricky Willis, now a Brooklyn driver. It all began in the 80s when George T. McDonald, after losing his partner “Mama” to homelessness on a freezing Christmas Eve, vowed to do more than hand out food — he’d give people the tools to rebuild their lives.

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