Do For One Principle-Based Affiliates
Our affiliates are organizations or individuals committed to leading their own relationship-building initiatives, guided by the Do For One framework: three core values, four key functions, and five foundational principles.
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bEfriend
“Do For One is paving the way for my daughter to have meaningful relationships in her life. It is a simple, yet life-changing, vision. We need each other.”
Do For One and 99 Balloons Staff
bEfriend was birthed by the many conversations had between Matt Mooney of 99 Balloons and Andrew Oliver of Do For One staring back in 2017.
Do For One’s recent collaboration with beFriend has been instrumental in supporting their shift toward one-to-one pairings in their many community sites across Northwest Arkansas and Texas. Through consulting calls, in-person and filmed training sessions, and cohort-based learning opportunities, Do For One provides tailored guidance on pairing advocates and friends, fostering freely-given relationships, and overcoming common challenges that confront relationship-building initiatives.
“(Andrew Oliver’s) words and work with Do For One have sparked a divine desire within our community to see the church love and befriend adults experiencing disability. Through many conversations and discussions with the team in New York, we feel as though we are able to start our own local work with adults with disabilities, as well as train our partner churches to begin relationship-building in their own community.
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Two-Fives
“When I heard about Do For One and its mission, it ignited this truth deep inside of me and created a spark to light my spirit on fire.
The story of Do For One is so compelling, yet simple. The fact is, simple is not always easy. It requires a lot of work to spread a message that is so pure, but life changing. ”
Lead For One 2024 Cohort with Two-Fives Staff
Two-Fives, supported by the LEL Family Foundation in Indianapolis, is a budding initiative which officially launched in 2024 and is rooted in the principles of Do For One. This program focuses on creating one-to-one matches between individuals with disabilities and volunteer advocates, fostering freely-given relationships that build community and address social isolation. With foundational guidance from Do For One, the initiative has established a core leadership team and launched training and consultation sessions to help them get started.
Key figures like Jeanne and Camille play vital roles in matchmaking, while others contribute through vision-casting, networking, and recruitment efforts. By focusing on intentional, gradual growth and strategic planning, Two-Fives is setting a foundation for enduring relationships and vibrant community inclusion in Indianapolis.
“As an affiliate organization of Do For One, we have benefited immensely through Lead For One and the tailored support they are offering us. It has provided us with invaluable access to Do For One’s team, connections with other like-minded individuals, and ongoing mentorship from Andrew as we develop our program. These combined opportunities have equipped us to start creating matches within our own community.”