How to Honor and Celebrate Juneteenth
On Juneteenth, the Fortune Society is continuing our commitment to education, celebration, reflection and action.
View ArticleFortune’s Volunteer Barber Builds Confidence in the Community
Karriem has been cutting hair for 33 years since he was just 19 years old, and it remains one of his greatest passions. After starting his position at The Fortune Society last year as a Supervised...
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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 Joins the Fortune Flyers for his Second TCS NYC Marathon
Marco first came to Fortune in 2019 as an Employment Services participant and resident at the Castle. After running his first marathon spontaneously last year, he decided to participate again as a...
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Native American Heritage Month
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, our staff at Fortune compiled a list of events happening in NYC, books, movies and TV shows and curated a Spotify playlist for you to...
View ArticleBehind the Bird: Time and Being Productive
We are excited to share ‘Behind the Bird’ additional content around the theme of our most recent edition of Fortune News, Time.
View ArticleBehind the Bird: Time Reflections
We are excited to share ‘Behind the Bird’ additional content around the theme of our most recent edition of Fortune News, Time.
View ArticleLily Finds Her Path at the Sky Garden
Lily began volunteering at the garden in June, after completing a spring internship with Employment Services. She discovered a passion for urban agriculture while volunteering at the Sky Garden.
View ArticleHow You Can Support Fortune in 2024
This holiday season, we are grateful for your continued support. Here are some of the ways you can support us in the new year.
View ArticleMeet Fortune’s New President and CEO
As of January 1, former Deputy CEO Stanley Richards stepped into his new role as the President and CEO of The Fortune Society.
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.
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 ArticleDiversity, Equity and Inclusion at Fortune
The Fortune Society’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee strives to create a culture of belonging at Fortune. They directly address issues that impact the organization’s commitment to...
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...
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 ArticleFortune’s 2nd Annual Parent’s Day Celebrates Parents
Last Wednesday, we hosted the second annual Parent’s Day at our Long Island City service center, providing participants the opportunity to learn more about family services and resources available in...
View ArticleSteve’s Journey of Personal Growth and Advocacy
Since connecting with The Fortune Society in 2022, Steve has become a fearless advocate for criminal legal reform. The post Steve’s Journey of Personal Growth and Advocacy appeared first on The Fortune...
View ArticleJust Released: Our Spring Fortune News
The Spring edition of our bi-annual publication the Fortune News is out now! The post Just Released: Our Spring Fortune News appeared first on The Fortune Society.
View ArticleFortune Joins Public Works for Participatory Dance Project
On August 12, The Fortune Society will join Public Works to collaborate on an unforgettable dance experience titled Let’s Hear it for New York! The post Fortune Joins Public Works for Participatory...
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