A day trip to Beacon. A sleepover. A visit to the hospital. A baptism. These are just a few distinct moments that Do For One Advocate and Partners are sharing this year.

The word “advocate” comes from Latin and means to speak on behalf of a person or issue. Here are some “not cute, but courageous” moments shared between Advocates and Partners in the past year…

What moves a person from survival mode to feeling “fully human”? At Do For One, we often talk about the universal "Good Things Of Life.”

The life-changing benefits of “cross-class friendships” is true of Peter (Partner, left), who was matched in a Do For One relationship with Brian (Advocate, right) in early 2019.

“I don’t just love; I love going 90 MPH. When I first met them, they needed help, and I ran to their aid, and I haven’t stopped. I never took my foot off the gas pedal.”

Our one big celebration of the year is just that; one night where we celebrate what happens 365 days a year in living rooms, over weekly phone calls, birthday celebrations, Sunday worship services, and even trips out of state…

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

On July 18th 2021, when Chris (advocate, pastor) launched One Community Church in Hell's Kitchen. He asked Evan (partner) to be part of the leadership team. This enabled Evan to develop long-term relationships which are rooted within a vibrant church community.