The Fortune Society | Building People, Not Prisons

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BUILDING PEOPLE, NOT PRISONS.

We believe in the power of people to change. We help individuals with justice involvement rebuild their lives through innovative services and advocacy.

TRANSFORMING LIVES AND ADVANCING SYSTEMIC CHANGE.

We employ a “one-stop-shop” model of service provision, offering in-house services to over 7,000 individuals with justice involvement and advocate for alternatives to incarceration.

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You can help promote successful reentry from incarceration and promote a fair, humane, and truly rehabilitative justice system.

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The Fortune Society’s mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.

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1 day ago

.@Stan_Fortune, our Executive Vice President, joined @CardinalDolan and other religious leaders in … their press conference advocating for the closing of Rikers. #CloseRikers

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What can NYC learn from Europe as it seeks to #CloseRikers? @Stan_Fortune, our Executive VP, is part… of a delegation touring European jails to gain perspective on how NYC’s facilities can rehabilitate—not punish. https://t.co/UYl9mBCrXc

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With the right services and a welcoming environment, it’s never too late for justice involved … people to rebuild their lives.

Read Tannia’s story here: https://t.co/6CDSnqtRL0

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3 days ago

.@DietitianJaime McBeth, @TeachersCollege Program in Nutrition alum + @thefortunesoc testifies on … food equity today

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We have admired the work of @thefortunesoc and the determination and discipline of the people they … serve. We underscore the importance of providing resources, support and care to all. We wish the participants of Headshot Day a fruitful and healthy future! https://t.co/WKQDW7zXf3

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3 days ago

No one should be held behind bars because they can’t afford bail. It’s time for New York to pass… real #BailReform to help break the cycle of poverty and justice involvement. https://t.co/Qw8Aa6d9ct

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3 days ago

Build people, not prisons. #SecondChance #CJReform https://t.co/epcbA7WvK7

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3 days ago

Awesome Event
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@CountessLuann https://t.co/mC5fPaA4UH

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