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Remembering Attica: Words from David Rothenberg
David Rothenberg Founder The Fortune Society Forty-five years ago, I was a member of the Attica Observers Committee during the historic uprisings at Attica State Prison. These riots were organized by...
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Applauding SUNY’s Decision to #BanTheBox
Ronald Day Associate Vice President David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy In a major step forward for formerly incarcerated people, the State University of New York (SUNY) recently voted to remove...
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Reflections From a Fortune ATI Counselor
Carlos Flores Former ATI Counselor The Fortune Society Fortune’s ATI (Alternative to Incarceration) program is a path to radical transformation. As an ATI Counselor, I’ve experienced it firsthand, in...
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Inspiring Voices as a Fortune Teacher
Brittany Smith Teacher, Education Services The Fortune Society Picture this: It’s the first day of class. Some students are scrolling through their phones and others are just sitting and waiting. I...
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From Fortune Client to Education Counselor
Osi Gerald Education Counselor The Fortune Society I was first introduced to the importance of education for justice-involved people at the age of 18, as a Fortune client. During my time in our...
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Korrine’s Recipe for Success
Korrine Granton Chef The Fortune Society I developed a passion for the culinary arts at a young age, when my mother used to teach my sister and me how to cook. My entire family has always loved...
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Give to New Paths Forward
Meet Damon Rodriguez, Alisa Morrison, and Otis Johnson. Together, they spent a combined 57.8 years in prison. When they came home, Fortune helped them find new paths forward. Damon shares: “Coming to...
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10 Ways to Support The Fortune Society
Since 1967, we’ve held true to our mission of supporting successful reentry from incarceration and promoting alternatives to incarceration. Each year, over 6,000 individuals enter our doors to receive...
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Rodney’s Road to Self Love
Rodney Taylor Residential Aide The Fortune Society I first came into contact with the criminal justice system at age seven, and never spent a whole year free until I was 29. But after a degrading...
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Invest in Life-Changing Opportunities
Damon Rodriguez Former Client The Fortune Society After 17 years in prison, Damon Rodriguez was homeless and unemployed upon release. It was a situation he was all too familiar with: “I was in the...
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An Unbreakable Bond
William Johnson Client The Fortune Society It’s often difficult for justice-involved individuals to stay connected to their loved ones. Incarceration can tear families apart. As a result, many...
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The Impact You’ve Made, by the Numbers
This year, individual contributions to The Fortune Society provided life-changing services to over 6,000 individuals. These investments also fueled our policy, advocacy, research, and community...
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A Place to Call Home
Fortune client Vertell Dunham has been out of the criminal justice system for five years. Through the help of The Fortune Society, he’s successfully found a path to success. “Fortune has afforded me a...
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Balanced Diets, Balanced Lives
Jaime McBeth Food and Nutrition Manager The Fortune Society From family gatherings to first dates, shared meals are perfect complements to deep conversations, inside jokes and unforgettable memories....
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Hot off the Press
In our latest issue of The Fortune News, see how individual support like yours: provides nearly 30,000 hot meals to our clients; distributes over 22,000 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce to...
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Tears of joy, From a new High School Graduate
Jamil went to seven different schools before coming to The Fortune Society. For six years, he struggled to pass basic math. During that time, he also became involved with the criminal justice system....
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Creative Possibilities with Guy Woodard
Guy Woodard Art Instructor The Fortune Society Step into the creative world of Guy Woodard. As a masterful illustrator, Guy teaches Fortune clients how to render their hopes and dreams through art....
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The Road Ahead
2016 was challenging for all of us. There are many uncertainties about the future, but one thing is certain: The Fortune Society will be here. For almost 50 years, we’ve given hope to thousands of...
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Jose’s Fresh Start
Fortune client Jose Jordan has been involved in the criminal justice system since 1989. Released in 2014 and now employed, Jose recently secured his first one-bedroom apartment with our help. When...
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Beginning Again After 31 Years
Harry Cruz Client The Fortune Society After thirty-one years in prison, I was released in October 2016 with few resources. I had to quickly adjust to a society that was drastically different from what...
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