DOF Saves the Games!
In December 2010, New York State eliminated funding for a treasured event – The Empire State Games for the Physically Challanged. As another example of the DOF’s innovative solutions, Nassau… READ MORE >
Article by Hammerman Published by Boston Fed Bank
The Boston Fed Reserve Bank’s recently published Winter Issue of Communities & Banking includes an article by DOF President & CEO Charles Hammerman entitled “The Disability Housing Market in New England”. Mr. Hammerman notes that although New England states have been very progressive in deinstitutionalization, especially when compared to other regions of the country, the increased demand for residential services and current economic climate threaten to undermine past accomplishments. New spending models are needed and the DOF offers one such solution.
DOF Board Member Matt Sapolin Loses Battle With Cancer
Matt Sapolin, NYC Mayor’s Office For People With Disabilities commissioner and DOF board member died Tuesday of cancer. He was 41. A statement released by Mayor Bloomberg’s office notes that “Matt was the perfect embodiment of so many essential New York traits – passionate about justice and tireless in his pursuit of equal access and opportunity for all New Yorkers.”
DOF Reaches $3,000,000 in Assets in 2011!
On November 1, 2011, the Rockefeller Foundation entered into a Program Related Investment with The DOF which provides us an additional $750,000 of investable capital and brings our total assets to over $3,000,000. Rockefeller Foundation joins Prudential Foundation, Bank of America, Mercy Partnership, Basilian Fathers of Toronto and Seton Enablement Fund as 2011 investors in The DOF.
DOF Receives Over $250,000 in Major Gift Support
As of October 31, 2011, The DOF has received over $250,000 in support from various individuals and corporations, including: Bank of America Foundation, BMO Harris Bank, Capital One, Durst Organization, F. B. Heron Foundation, JP Morgan Chase Foundation and Mutual of America Foundation.
Roundtable in Texas
Individuals living with disabilities often find it challenging to identify affordable and accessible housing with reliable transportation options. Hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and The Disability Opportunity Fund in partnership with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and OneStar Foundation, this day-and-a-half conference featured presentations and panel discussions on existing challenges, new initiatives and financing opportunities for housing solutions for people with disabilities.
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