Do For One is a relationship-building program that brings isolated people into greater community life. We selectively match one person with developmental disabilities with another person who enjoys a more socially included life.
Cause Areas
Boroughs
About
Many people with disabilities face profound social exclusion. Do For One promotes neighborly caring by engaging volunteers (?advocates?) in one-to-one relationships and supportive communities with disabled adults (?partners?). Advocates are a bridge to the world of relationships. They walk alongside partners helping them discover their God-given purpose, create opportunities, build social networks, and prevent abuse. Do For One supports voluntary advocates through ongoing guidance, training, and community building.
How we support them
What We Help Fund
We invest grant dollars to support DFO's rental costs for program space, meals and hospitality needs for community gatherings, and training and workshop costs.
How We Equip Them
Through our Nonprofit Accelerator, DFO received training in nonprofit management essentials to ensure a strong foundation that promotes organizational effectiveness and sustainability.
Why We Love Them
Do For One selectively matches HFNY volunteers into a supportive one on one relationship with an isolated person with a disability. Most relationships have endured for two years or more.
