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A Reason to Run
On Sunday, our Fortune Flyers participated in the TSC NYC Marathon. They ran to raise funds for our mission and services. Since 1967, we’ve empowered individuals with justice involvement to prepare for...
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Upon his release from prison, Rodney was a “man in pain.” After serving 32 years, Sam was seeking a safe place while reentering the community. Following her incarceration, Brittany acutely felt the...
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10 Ways to Give to The Fortune Society
This year, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary. Though our organization has a rich, full history, there is still a long road ahead to ensuring that all individuals with justice involvement can thrive in...
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Novillia Beats The Odds
Novillia doesn’t hide from her past—she shares it openly, and tells it like it is. By age 16, she began using drugs. At age 18, she experienced her first overdose. For years, this pattern consumed her...
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50 Years of Hope
For 50 years, The Fortune Society has given hope to people with justice involvement. In a safe, understanding, and loving community, each of our participants can thrive in spite of their past and be...
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How Meditation and Horticulture Help People Heal After Prison
Returning to the community after incarceration can be overwhelming. In the turmoil of meeting vital needs, mental wellness is often overlooked. The Fortune Society works to address this issue through...
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How We Connect People with Justice Involvement to Health and Wellness
For many individuals reentering the community after incarceration, life is uncertain and chaotic. Accessing healthcare benefits, making and keeping doctor appointments, and keeping up with medication...
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Reimagine Freedom
“If I hadn’t come to Fortune, I would probably still be in the streets, incarcerated, or dead,” says Vladimir, a former Fortune participant and current staff member. Though individuals released from...
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10 Ways to Give to The Fortune Society
2018 was an incredible year that saw great strides in the movement to reform New York City’s criminal justice system. From Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement of Rikers Island’s closure to our...
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How Vladimir Truly Became Free
Vladimir found new direction when he came to Fortune. “Everything changed when I came here. Now, I think: What’s my career going to be? Am I going to finish school? Do I want to go to college? You...
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Reimagine Freedom for People After Prison—Like Eleanor
Eleanor was terrified when she first walked through our doors. Would this be like prison all over again? Would the programs she heard about truly help her reclaim her life? It didn’t take long for her...
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Community Support Made Gregory’s Transformation Possible
Since he was 15 years old, justice involvement was a part of Gregory’s life. It was a revolving door of despair—and he doesn’t sugar coat it: “I was a mess,” he says. During his last period of...
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Can We Count on You Next Year?
Transformation begins with imagination. It is through creativity that we can envision possibilities beyond present struggles.These tenets are at the heart of our work here at Fortune—in fact, our...
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Surviving Domestic Violence: Alisha Bailey Shares Her Story
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Many generations of children have memorized this rhyme, but is it true? Faced with barrages of insults and demeaning language,...
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Raising the Wage: Reform Through Increased Pay in Prison
Prison is big business. Billions of dollars in revenue are generated by both the private prison industry and the labor of individuals who are incarcerated. From desks to textiles, a complex web of...
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Explore The Fortune Society’s 2018 Annual Report
On the journey to build a world where individuals with justice involvement are treated with dignity and respect—and given resources to thrive—2018 saw incredible leaps forward.Because of support from...
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A Home for “People Like Us”: Carlos’ Path to Success at Fortune
“Oh, there’s this place called Fortune. It’s for people like us…,” said a friend to Carlos soon after his reentry back into the community after spending 10 years in prison. People like us. The stigma...
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Sticking With the Plan: Joseph’s Inspiring Story After 35 Years in Prison
Joseph’s eyes sparkle with dreams of the future. “I’m 67 years old right now. I guess you could say I can retire,” he notes, “but I don’t want to retire. I’m working so I’m pretty good. Since I’ve...
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After Justice Involvement, Tannia Found Empowerment at Fortune
“Before Fortune, I was really upset with the world,” Tannia shares. A stay-at-home mom prior to her experience with justice involvement, her anger stemmed from perceived powerlessness. Understanding...
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Be a Beacon of Hope for People Like Darnell
Negative behavior in the streets of Brooklyn seemed like Darnell’s ticket out of the shelter system. “There was only one way up from the shelter, so everything was a plus,” he says, “any way I could...
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