Zachary Runs for Second Chances
Zachary Forman is joining the Fortune Flyer team once again to raise money for The Fortune Society as he runs in the upcoming New York City Marathon. The post Zachary Runs for Second Chances appeared...
View ArticleFortune Flyer to Run in First Marathon
Hrishi is new to both The Fortune Society and running, and yet, he has committed to run the New York City Marathon as a Fortune Flyer. The post Fortune Flyer to Run in First Marathon appeared first on...
View ArticleMake Fortune a Part of Your Holiday Table
Our Food and Nutrition Department is always putting together creative recipes to share with the Fortune community. The post Make Fortune a Part of Your Holiday Table appeared first on The Fortune...
View ArticleGenerous 2021 Tax Benefits for Charitable Giving
In 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Recovery (CARES) Act in order to protect citizens from the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Generous 2021 Tax...
View Article“Google is the Gateway”: Terry’s Grow with Google Experience
Terry is a new graduate of the Grow with Google course. He believes the skills he’s learned in class have opened the world up to him. The post “Google is the Gateway”: Terry’s Grow with Google...
View ArticleIntroducing Fortune’s New Creative Arts Portal
In celebration of the Creative Arts program, Fortune is thrilled to announce the launch of Art Portal. The post Introducing Fortune’s New Creative Arts Portal appeared first on The Fortune Society.
View ArticleRead Our Latest Edition of The Fortune News
In the latest issue of The Fortune News, our biannual newsletter sent to people in jails and prisons across the country, we explored how to best support justice-involved people through housing. The...
View ArticleDoc and Black History Month: “My Life is Colorful”
Lionel “Doc” Limage is a beloved member of the Fortune community. Doc is also a powerful and thoughtful poet and spoke about his personal experience with Black History Month. The post Doc and Black...
View ArticleCelebrating Women’s History at The Fortune Society
For Women’s History Month, the staff at The Fortune Society collaborated to create a community guide for celebrating and honoring Women’s history. The guide includes events, policy actions, resources,...
View ArticlePrepping for Tax Season: VITA at Fortune
As Tax Day in the United States on April 18th approaches, The Fortune Society is proud to share our partnership with the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The...
View Article“Free: Two Years, Six Lives and the Long Journey Home” by Lauren Kessler
In the new book, “Free: Two Years, Six Lives and the Long Journey Home,” Lauren Kessler sets out to answer the question of what happens to the 95% of American women and men who eventually are released...
View ArticleCelebrate Mother’s Day at Fortune
The Fortune Society is celebrating Mothers’ Day by sharing the stories of mothers in our community. Denisha and Christina are both staff members at Fortune and have experienced the impacts that justice...
View ArticleCelebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
For Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month, the staff at The Fortune Society collaborated to create a community guide for celebrating and honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage...
View Article#Vax4Community: Jamile Torres’ Story
Jamile Torres is a mother, Community Health Worker at The Fortune Society, and recently, an advocate for those in her community getting vaccinated. The post #Vax4Community: Jamile Torres’ Story...
View ArticleThe Fortune Society’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
The mission of The Fortune Society’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is to nurture a culture of belonging and directly address issues that impact the organization’s commitment to...
View ArticleWelcome to Fortune: Diana at Reception
Diana first came to The Fortune Society in the fall of 2021 and quickly became an integral part of the Fortune community. The post Welcome to Fortune: Diana at Reception appeared first on The Fortune...
View ArticleCelebrate PRIDE Month
For Pride Month, the staff at The Fortune Society collaborated to create a community guide for celebrating and honoring LGBTQ+ history. The guide is filled with events, policy actions, resources, book...
View ArticleFortune’s Newest Service Center Opens in the Bronx
The building, owned and managed by Bronx Pro in joint partnership with the United Methodist City Society, includes a new service center run by Fortune. The post Fortune’s Newest Service Center Opens in...
View ArticleHow to Honor and Celebrate Juneteenth
On Juneteenth, the Fortune Society is continuing our commitment to education, celebration, reflection and action. The post How to Honor and Celebrate Juneteenth appeared first on The Fortune Society.
View ArticleBehind the Bird: Extended Stanley Richards Q&A
Our first installment of ‘Behind the Bird’ is the extended Q&A with our Deputy CEO, Stanley Richards, on solitary confinement. Stanley shares more about his own experience in solitary and some of...
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