Both Sides of the Bar now on over 100 stations
“Both Sides of the Bars,” The Fortune Society’s television program that explores and sheds light on critical criminal justice issues, is now airing on over 100 stations around the country! Every month,...
View ArticleWomen at Work: How The Fortune Society Challenges Everyday Bias
For Women’s History Month, The Fortune Society is excited to highlight the work done every day by women. In honor of International Women’s Day’s theme, #ChooseToChallenge, we asked some of our women...
View ArticleWe Stand in Solidarity with our Asian Sisters and Brothers
The Fortune Society demands an end to the growing number of hate crimes perpetrated against Asians in our country. In our work with justice-involved individuals, we know all too well the violence and...
View ArticleSocial Workers are Essential: Mental Health and COVID-19
For Social Work Month this March, The Fortune Society is honored to celebrate our dedicated social work team. To highlight this year’s theme, Social Workers are Essential, we ask Jessica, a social...
View ArticleHow Kareem Met His Goals with Fortune’s Microsoft Imagine Academy
When Kareem first left prison after 28 years inside, he wanted to pursue a career he was passionate about. When he first came to The Fortune Society in the summer of 2019, he aspired to one day work in...
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 ArticleSecond Chance Month: Emilio and the Power to Succeed
The Fortune Society believes in the power of second chances. Every person is capable of change and growth, and through alternatives to incarceration, clients can find that power within themselves....
View ArticleJustice for All – Derek Chauvin Trial Outcome
At The Fortune Society, we understand that police reform and accountability are imperative in the fight to dismantle racism and achieve justice. The post Justice for All – Derek Chauvin Trial Outcome...
View ArticleJoining Grow with Google to Introduce Career Readiness for Reentry
As part of Second Chance Month, The Fortune Society is joining the Grow with Google Career Readiness for Reentry program, an initiative between Google and five nonprofits to provide free digital skills...
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 Black history. The guide is filled with...
View ArticleHow New Legislation Can Change Parole: Tanya and a Predatory Parole System
In honor of Fortune’s efforts to promote the rights and fair treatment of people with histories of justice involvement, Fortune launched the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy (DRCPP) in 2007....
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 ArticleQuick Guide to Ranked Choice Voting
In the NYC 2021 primaries, voters will be able to rank candidates. Learn how the new system works. The post Quick Guide to Ranked Choice Voting appeared first on The Fortune Society.
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 ArticleThe Difference in Prisons and Jails
While both jails and prisons are used for incarceration, there are important distinctions between the two, both administrative and subjective. The post The Difference in Prisons and Jails appeared...
View Article“It’s Worth It to Get Your Life Back on Track”: Annette on Presence,...
When asked about her favorite memory in her four years with The Fortune Society, Annette points to a Halloween celebration at Fortune for two reasons: her two daughters enjoyed themselves, and she saw...
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15th to coincide with the independence days of five Central American countries: Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. The team at Fortune...
View ArticleGetting Past the Label: Fortune’s General Counsel Doesn’t Let Her Justice...
Michele Weinstat holds two high-powered titles: General Counsel at the Fortune Society and author of three successful novels. The post Getting Past the Label: Fortune’s General Counsel Doesn’t Let Her...
View ArticleMarlei’s First Time as a Fortune Flyer
Marlei Buonomo is running the 2021 New York City Marathon for the first time in support of The Fortune Society. The post Marlei’s First Time as a Fortune Flyer appeared first on The Fortune Society.
View ArticleSisters Running Again as Fortune Flyers
Joanna and Sarah are sisters on the Fortune Flyers team once again, running in the New York City Marathon to support The Fortune Society. The post Sisters Running Again as Fortune Flyers appeared first...
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