'Teach a man to fish' in NYC?

The Doe Fund

Have you ever wondered who those people are walking around the streets in the all blue jumpsuits with the "Ready, Willing, and Able" slogan?

These people are members of the Doe Fund, an organization in NYC which strives to give homeless and previously incarcerated individuals opportunities to become self sufficient.

I am a huge admirer of the strategy and goal of the Doe Fund because I believe it is a proactive attempt at improving the well being of the individuals involved and bettering the community that these individuals call home.

We all know the story of Michael Vick getting a second chance; I think it is even more important that we recognize the individuals of the Doe Fund who are working for their second chance.

The Doe Fund's strategy gets individuals out of the path of violence, repeat offenses, and dependancy by teaching life skills and professional skills.

You can find more information about this organization at http://www.doe.org/ .

"Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he'll eat for life."