DOF Brought the Clarkins Home
The DOF and Habitat for Humanity have structured a joint venture agreement to rescue the Clarkins, seven developmentally disabled siblings who were at risk of losing their family home and… 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.
Roundtable at Philadelphia Fed
On June 14, over 80 participants gathered at the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia for a Roundtable Discussion: “The Future of the Disability Housing Market.”
New Investors!
We are honored to include the following new members to The DOF “Family”: Adrian Dominican Sisters, Basilian Fathers of Toronto, Contact Fund, Harris Bank, N.A., Mercy Partnership, Prudential Foundation, and Seton Enablement Fund.
OFN Membership Approved
The DOF has been accepted as a member of Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), the leading network of 180 private financial intermediaries. OFN has a proven expertise in lending prudently and productively in unconventional markets often overlooked by conventional financial institutions.
G9 Turf Makes Two Donations
As the official charity of G9 Turf, which manufactures, installs, and maintains high quality synthetic turf athletic fields, The DOF received two $5,000 donations commemorating the installation of fields at Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY and Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale NY.
Congratulations Sue!
Congratulations to The DOF Board member and longtime disability activist Sue Swenson! Sue was recently appointed by President Obama to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS).