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Join Us to Celebrate the 75th Birthday of Fortune's Founder, David Rothenberg: A Benefit for The Fortune Society! Festivities are scheduled for August 19, 2008 at The Castle. To view the invitation, please click here.

The Castle: A New Theatrical Event - Now Showing Off-Broadway! Performances every Saturday at 5:00 PM

Three men and one woman tell their life stories from childhood, crime, prison, homelessness and into... The Castle. The Castle is a dramatic story of change and hope. Conceived and directed by David Rothenberg. Written in collaboration with Vilma Ortiz Donovan, Kenneth Harrigan, Angel Ramos and Casimiro Torres. Tickets are $30-$45. Proceeds benefit the Fortune Academy, our nationally-recognized residence in Harlem for homeless individuals with criminal records.
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The Castle has been reviewed by: The New York Times (July 19, 2008); Variety (April 29, 2008); The New York Times (April 28, 2008); Associated Press (April 27, 2008); Time Out New York (April 23-29 Issue).

The Fortune Society named New York Nonprofit Press's December Agency of the Month!
It began almost by chance forty years ago. It evolved in response to the overwhelming needs of formerly incarcerated men and women who came to it seeking help. Today, the Fortune Society offers a full range of services for more than 4,000 ex-offenders every year, including counseling, education, employment services, substance abuse treatment, health services and housing. Read the full article >>>

In The News

New York Times
JoAnne Page, Fortune’s Chief Executive Officer, responds to Governor Spitzer's proposed DNA database in a New York Times Letter to the Editor. Read the full article >>>

The Fortune Society Has Moved to Long Island City!

Our New Address:
The Fortune Society
29-76 Northern Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101