Bringing isolated people into greater community life

New York City is home to over 900,000 people affected by disability. 

Lack of accessible transportation and affordable housing, unequal education, and unemployment are only some of the common issues people with disabilities face.

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We tackle the root issue of social exclusion, believing that everyone has something valuable to contribute to one another and to our communities.

Our Mission

Do For One is a relationship-building program that brings isolated people into greater community life. We selectively match one person with disabilities (‘Partner’) with another person who enjoys a more socially included life (‘Advocate’).

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Get Involved

Advocates enter a person’s life to respond to that person's needs and interests through an authentic and freely given relationship. Advocates will choose, along with their partner, the personal investments, contents, and direction of the relationship.

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Our next orientation is on Monday, May 12th, 2025 from 7:15 - 9PM in Midtown Manhattan at 109 East 31st Street. We realize that our next orientation session date is far away. If you wish to get involved sooner, email info@doforone.org and we will be in touch with you!

Note: Intro to Do For One is geared towards potential volunteers who do not have immediate plans to move out of the NYC area. If you are a person with a disability interested in learning more about our relationship building program, email info@doforone.org so we can set up a personal phone call with you.

Do For One’s Principle-Based Approach to building relationships across societal barriers.

LFO is a four-part leadership level course designed for those involved with Do For One and our affiliate organizations, offering valuable insights for integrating these concepts into relationship-building initiatives, whether developing new programs or enhancing existing ones.

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Our Media

  • YouTube

    Our YouTube channel includes all of our videos from over the years.

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  • Podcast

    An orientation to Do For One's work, guided by stories.

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