The Fortune Society currently boasts over 190 full and part-time employees, the vast majority of whom – approximately 70% – are formerly incarcerated and/or have histories of substance abuse or homelessness. Over 80% are persons of color. Fortune actively recruits staff with this life experience because we believe strongly in the concept of peer support. Our clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences with people they can relate to and emulate.

The Fortune Family is a large and diverse community that includes staff members, clients, volunteers and interns, advocates, donors, direct service providers and other non-profit organizations, the families of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons, and the wide variety of individuals and organizations – including students, higher learning institutions, faith-based organizations, theaters, civic organizations, trade schools, businesses/employers, concerned citizens, and artists of all types – with whom we collaborate in order to best serve the needs of Fortune clients.