Behind the Bird: Reentry from the Inside Out
Our second installment of “Behind the Bird” details one of the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy’s legislative priorities for 2022, Reentry from the Inside Out (RIO). Our Policy Counsel, Lily...
View ArticleMeet One of Our Employer Partners: Nuthatch
The Fortune Society is proud to partner with local companies to provide our Employment Services participants with hands-on training that can lead to full-time careers. The post Meet One of Our Employer...
View ArticleAn Eagerness to Learn and Engage: Volunteer Josh Sapan
Josh Sapan, a Fortune Society volunteer and former Executive Vice President for AMC Network and producer behind the groundbreaking TV shows Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and Better Call Saul, shared...
View ArticleWhat Inspired Marvin to Run the NYC Marathon for Fortune
Through his work as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Marvin is no stranger to the struggles of the people he works with. Through his role, he gets to speak with those that are formerly involved with...
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 ArticleHow Fortune is Celebrating National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month and The Fortune Society has been celebrating all month long. Alisha Bailey, a Counselor in our Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) program, has taken the initiative to...
View ArticleMeet Thinh: First Time NYC Marathoner and Fortune Flyer
Thinh Tran is excited to be running his first TCS New York City Marathon in support of The Fortune Society. He has been interested in running the New York City Marathon for a while, but the opportunity...
View ArticleA Conversation with Dr. Ronald F. Day on Prison Labor
As we mark the passage of another Labor Day and honor workers in the United States, it is important to recognize an oft-exploited workforce: incarcerated individuals. Dr. Ronald F. Day, Fortune’s Vice...
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th to coincide with the independence days of five Central American countries: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. The team at...
View ArticleMarco Gives Back as a Fortune Flyer
Marco first came to Fortune in 2019 as an Employment Services participant and resident at the Castle. The post Marco Gives Back as a Fortune Flyer appeared first on The Fortune Society.
View ArticleBehind the Bird: Community Activist, Inside and Out
We are excited to share ‘Behind the Bird,’ additional content around the theme of our most recent edition of Fortune News, Digital Literacy and Equity. The post Behind the Bird: Community Activist,...
View ArticleChristina’s First Time as a Fortune Flyer
Christina Aponte is looking forward to running her first TCS New York City Marathon this Sunday, November 6th in support of The Fortune Society. The post Christina’s First Time as a Fortune Flyer...
View Article6 Ways to Give to the Fortune Society this Holiday Season
With nearly 9,000 people served this year, we look forward to another year of addressing the needs of our participants. The post 6 Ways to Give to the Fortune Society this Holiday Season appeared first...
View ArticleCelebrating Black History at The Fortune Society
For Black History Month, the staff at The Fortune Society collaborated to create a community guide for celebrating and honoring Black history. The post Celebrating Black History at The Fortune Society...
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 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 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...
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