Prison Never Leaves You: A Visit from Richard Stratton
This week, The Fortune Society was grateful to have a visit from Richard Stratton, award-w...
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Empowering a Community of Artists and Creating Space to Heal
Art. Music. Poetry. Theater. These are the pillars of The Fortune Society’s Creative Art...
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How Walter Became a Judge After Justice Involvement
In the mid-1960s, Walter Strauss was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison on a drug charge. ...
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Initiating Change: How William Became a Leader
When William Whitaker first came to The Fortune Society in 1990, he was reluctant. He was ...
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The Key to Confidence: How Richard Came to Live on His Own Terms
"Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?" This is a question that many former...
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Connecting to Humanity: How Lymus Gives Back to His Community
In the midst of his 23-year-long prison sentence, Lymus Rivera decided to plan ahead. Anti...
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