PHOTO BY DAVID Y. LEE FOR THE FORTUNE SOCIETY & PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION

The Single Stop Benefits Assessment and Referral Program is an integral part of Fortune’s admissions and intake process.

In 15 minutes, we help clients find out if they are eligible to receive benefits from any of the 34 earmarked government programs available to low-income individuals. We then work with eligible clients to navigate the application process so that they can secure critical benefits such as Food Stamps and Medicaid and stabilize themselves financially.

Clients also get the opportunity to meet with a financial adviser and/or legal representative to assist with issues that might include: rap sheet clean-up, outstanding debt collections, housing/eviction prevention, fair hearings, and much more.