Comments for Fortune Society http://fortunesociety.org Fortune Society Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:56:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 Comment on Faces of Fortune: James Judd, Admissions Entitlement Specialist @ Fortune by Lysette Pereira http://fortunesociety.org/2010/07/30/faces-of-fortune-james-judd-admissions-entitlement-specialist-fortune/comment-page-1/#comment-668 Lysette Pereira Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:56:37 +0000 http://clients.wearemodology.com/Fortune/dev/?p=1321#comment-668 I am touched by James story aka Jimmy Judd. James has recently communicated with me and it was nice to hear from him. I have not seen or heard from him for over 20 years and to know he is alive and doing well it's a true blessing. I am so very proud of him and look forward to reaching out to him as often as I can. Jimmy you made it happen. GOD BLESS YOU..xox I am touched by James story aka Jimmy Judd. James has recently communicated with me and it was nice to hear from him. I have not seen or heard from him for over 20 years and to know he is alive and doing well it’s a true blessing. I am so very proud of him and look forward to reaching out to him as often as I can. Jimmy you made it happen. GOD BLESS YOU..xox

]]> Comment on A Neat Article Honoring Barbara Allan: Founder, Prison Families Anonymous by Carole http://fortunesociety.org/2011/02/25/a-neat-article-honoring-barbara-allan-founder-prison-families-anonymous/comment-page-1/#comment-631 Carole Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:31:34 +0000 http://fortunesociety.org/?p=2721#comment-631 I love the family at PFA. I just love Barbara & Sue. They are two of the most wonderful people. I love the family at PFA. I just love Barbara & Sue. They are two of the most wonderful people.

]]> Comment on The Inside Perspective: Parole is a Privilege by Julia http://fortunesociety.org/2011/03/04/the-inside-perspective-parole-is-a-privilege/comment-page-1/#comment-608 Julia Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:53:42 +0000 http://fortunesociety.org/?p=2735#comment-608 Thank you for your blog and to everyone at Fortune. I am going through a Masters of Social Work program with hopes to work with those during and after incarceration. I am interested in learning the stories of others so that I will be able to understand those with whom I work. A very close friend of mine has recently been arrested and in jail. He hasn't been sentenced yet so I don't know how long he will go to prison for. I was wondering what you might tell someone who is just starting that phase of life and what opportunities he will have in prison that will assist him when he is ready to get out. Thanks very much, Julia Thank you for your blog and to everyone at Fortune. I am going through a Masters of Social Work program with hopes to work with those during and after incarceration. I am interested in learning the stories of others so that I will be able to understand those with whom I work.

A very close friend of mine has recently been arrested and in jail. He hasn’t been sentenced yet so I don’t know how long he will go to prison for. I was wondering what you might tell someone who is just starting that phase of life and what opportunities he will have in prison that will assist him when he is ready to get out.

Thanks very much,

Julia

]]> Comment on All About Erika Loseman, Fortune’s Amazing Art Therapist! by Miguel Torres-Castro http://fortunesociety.org/2011/02/14/all-about-erika-loseman-fortunes-amazing-art-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-489 Miguel Torres-Castro Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:16:10 +0000 http://fortunesociety.org/?p=2691#comment-489 Erika, This is wonderful. Keep up the amazing work at Fortune and Mercy Home. Your talent continues to inspire and motivate all that come across your methods. I wish you continued success and more of these amazing stories! Best Regards, MTC Erika,

This is wonderful. Keep up the amazing work at Fortune and Mercy Home. Your talent continues to inspire and motivate all that come across your methods. I wish you continued success and more of these amazing stories!

Best Regards,

MTC

]]> Comment on All About Erika Loseman, Fortune’s Amazing Art Therapist! by Delano Isaac http://fortunesociety.org/2011/02/14/all-about-erika-loseman-fortunes-amazing-art-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-487 Delano Isaac Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:57:57 +0000 http://fortunesociety.org/?p=2691#comment-487 Erika: I witnessed the work and the results from your creative art therapy and kids always leave with a smile and were eagerly looking forward to come to the next class. You had adults wanting to come into the class too but I will speak for my self. I'm proud of the work that you do and keep sharing. Thanks, Delano Erika: I witnessed the work and the results from your creative art therapy and kids always leave with a smile and were eagerly looking forward to come to the next class. You had adults wanting to come into the class too but I will speak for my self. I’m proud of the work that you do and keep sharing.

Thanks,

Delano

]]> Comment on Fault Lines – Dying Inside: Elderly in prison (VIDEO) by Gary Dimitris http://fortunesociety.org/2011/01/25/fault-lines-dying-inside-elderly-in-prison-video/comment-page-1/#comment-453 Gary Dimitris Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:05:57 +0000 http://fortunesociety.org/?p=2654#comment-453 I cried as I often do when I watch videos like this. Larry is an inspiration, and I say to him,"carry on good and faithful servant". Like Larry I am a former prisoner who left with a desire to just be "normal" and live with others without hurting them, Well...Almost 9 years into it I now live a normal and peaceful life. But, I promised myself that one day I going to go back there with an army, a army of good and great man...saying let my people go"! 8 years ago..I was a bad man...but my badness was the result of 20 years of drinking and drugging. As I said in the belly of the beast, I promise my God that I would first learn to live among others, and he told me..live..and in time I will fulfill the desire of your heart. I left there will shame an guilt. While I should have been doing life...my comrades were, and for much less than what I had done. One of my desire...is to change these draconian laws we have and give the millions of men and women new hope...hope to truly rehabilitate themselves and go home...never to return. Well that dream is beginning to take shape...visit my blog and tell me what you think. prisonersnetwork.blogspot.com It at much now...but you wait...Good luck Larry and God please the production team that put this film together. I cried as I often do when I watch videos like this. Larry is an inspiration, and I say to him,”carry on good and faithful servant”.

Like Larry I am a former prisoner who left with a desire to just be “normal” and live with others without hurting them, Well…Almost 9 years into it I now live a normal and peaceful life. But, I promised myself that one day I going to go back there with an army, a army of good and great man…saying let my people go”!

8 years ago..I was a bad man…but my badness was the result of 20 years of drinking and drugging. As I said in the belly of the beast, I promise my God that I would first learn to live among others, and he told me..live..and in time I will fulfill the desire of your heart. I left there will shame an guilt. While I should have been doing life…my comrades were, and for much less than what I had done. One of my desire…is to change these draconian laws we have and give the millions of men and women new hope…hope to truly rehabilitate themselves and go home…never to return. Well that dream is beginning to take shape…visit my blog and tell me what you think. prisonersnetwork.blogspot.com It at much now…but you wait…Good luck Larry and God please the production team that put this film together.

]]> Comment on Available Positions by Tweets that mention Available Positions « Fortune Society -- Topsy.com http://fortunesociety.org/get-involved/apply-for-a-job/available-positions/comment-page-1/#comment-427 Tweets that mention Available Positions « Fortune Society -- Topsy.com Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:42:14 +0000 http://clients.wearemodology.com/Fortune/dev/#comment-427 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Kevin Powell, MsLady and June Moses, ... (^,^). ... (^,^) said: RT @kevin_powell: JOB OPPORTUNITIES at The Fortune Society in New York City:... http://fb.me/yVy0oGHD [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Kevin Powell, MsLady and June Moses, … (^,^). … (^,^) said: RT @kevin_powell: JOB OPPORTUNITIES at The Fortune Society in New York City:… http://fb.me/yVy0oGHD [...]

]]> Comment on “Your Rights, Your Future: Preparing for Reentry” – Informational Video from the Legal Action Center (LAC) by Frank Sasso http://fortunesociety.org/2011/01/11/your-rights-your-future-preparing-for-reentry-informational-video-from-the-legal-action-center-lac/comment-page-1/#comment-416 Frank Sasso Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:36:39 +0000 http://fortunesociety.org/?p=2604#comment-416 Does anyone know of any trucking companies that hire convicted felons, either in N.J. or N.Y.? Does anyone know of any trucking companies that hire convicted felons, either in N.J. or N.Y.?

]]> Comment on Governor Cuomo Talks Juvenile Justice in Today’s “State of the State Address” (01/05/11) by lourdes hunter http://fortunesociety.org/2011/01/07/governor-cuomo-talks-juvenile-justice-in-todays-state-of-the-state-address-010711/comment-page-1/#comment-347 lourdes hunter Sat, 15 Jan 2011 04:17:10 +0000 http://fortunesociety.org/?p=2583#comment-347 An awesome statement from our Governor Elect. This business of corrections with its octopus grip decimating social structures within communities of color like family, community and livelihood,the capitalistic interests of big business including cheap labor and of course the millions of jobs created all on the backs of our seeds. I agree with John, more of our youth are incarcerated annually than graduate from college, educational funding is suffering and tax payers are carrying the load. An awesome statement from our Governor Elect. This business of corrections with its octopus grip decimating social structures within communities of color like family, community and livelihood,the capitalistic interests of big business including cheap labor and of course the millions of jobs created all on the backs of our seeds. I agree with John, more of our youth are incarcerated annually than graduate from college, educational funding is suffering and tax payers are carrying the load.

]]> Comment on Governor Cuomo Talks Juvenile Justice in Today’s “State of the State Address” (01/05/11) by John http://fortunesociety.org/2011/01/07/governor-cuomo-talks-juvenile-justice-in-todays-state-of-the-state-address-010711/comment-page-1/#comment-320 John Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:51:19 +0000 http://fortunesociety.org/?p=2583#comment-320 What is most interesting is the lack of comments about an apparent truth that also applies to adult corrections. The admission that corrections has become an employment program is courageous. Too many people are incarcerated in the U.S. Mass incarceration has become an employment and profit making business for many interests at the expense of educational funding. ethic minority communities and families. What is most interesting is the lack of comments about an apparent truth that also applies to adult corrections. The admission that corrections has become an employment program is courageous. Too many people are incarcerated in the U.S.
Mass incarceration has become an employment and profit making business for many interests at the expense of educational funding. ethic minority communities and families.

]]> Comment on ACTION ALERT! Please contact Governor Paterson & ask him to sign an important HUMAN RIGHTS Bill! by Schedule http://fortunesociety.org/2010/07/29/action-alert-please-contact-governor-paterson-ask-him-to-sign-an-important-human-rights-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Schedule Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:29:09 +0000 http://clients.wearemodology.com/Fortune/dev/?p=1249#comment-16 Maybe you could change the blog subject title ACTION ALERT! Please contact Governor Paterson & ask him to sign an important HUMAN RIGHTS Bill! Fortune Society to more better for your blog post you make. I liked the post all the same. Maybe you could change the blog subject title ACTION ALERT! Please contact Governor Paterson & ask him to sign an important HUMAN RIGHTS Bill! Fortune Society to more better for your blog post you make. I liked the post all the same.

]]> Comment on On Record: Musings from Fortune’s Founder by Starlene Patterson http://fortunesociety.org/2010/10/28/on-record-musings-from-fortunes-founder/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Starlene Patterson Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:37:28 +0000 http://fortunesociety.org/?p=2012#comment-14 Very weel spoken Dave. iI love your perspective on the issue Very weel spoken Dave. iI love your perspective on the issue

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