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- Participant Stories
Wed Mar 13
Miss Kim spreads messages of hope and faith to the other women in her community, and at Fortune, she
Wed Dec 20
Alia enrolled in the Women Rising program this past August, after wanting not only specific services
Wed Jul 31
Marquis connected with Fortune’s Supervised Release program in 2022.
Mon Sep 11
Many participants have had some touchpoint with technology in their lives, making the transition home
Tue Jan 11
Terry is a new graduate of the Grow with Google course. He believes the skills he’s learned in
Fri Jul 9
When Kendrick was released from incarceration in the middle of a global pandemic, he didn’t know
Wed Sep 25
The NEST, or Networking and Engagement Services Team, is the Peer Recovery Center at The Fortune Society.
Mon Sep 28
After 36 years of struggling with substance use and relapse, Sam recalls the moment when he looked
Wed Oct 30
Terrence moved into the Academy, often referred to as the Castle, earlier this year. He settled in
Wed Oct 16
Finding housing quickly after his release allowed Eddie the opportunity to prioritize healing after
Wed Nov 29
Jamel, a resident at the Castle, looks forward to his first year after coming home, including this
Fri Jul 9
When Kendrick was released from incarceration in the middle of a global pandemic, he didn’t know
Fri Apr 30
To help people impacted by incarceration gain digital skills, we are partnering with Google to launch
Tue Nov 17
As students around the country face the challenges of remote learning, historically under-resourced
Wed Feb 28
Jim Hattan, who teaches High School Equivalency courses at The Fortune Society, wants students to
Wed Feb 21
Personally and professionally, education opens endless doors. At Fortune, we strive to give each participant
Thu Jun 13
When Ubeka first enrolled in Fortune’s Fatherhood Initiative, he sought guidance and understanding.
Sun Jun 17
Felix Guzman had very few male role models growing up. When his dad passed, the number grew even smaller.
Wed Jun 13
Your helps Dads like Jose Santiago. Here’s his story: “I never heard the words ‘I love you.’
Wed May 18
Diana first came to The Fortune Society in the fall of 2021 and quickly became an integral part of
Fri Apr 9
The Fortune Society believes in the power of second chances. Every person is capable of change and
Wed Aug 5
The Fortune Society’s Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Leadership Team embodies the idea that
Wed Feb 14
The Better Living Center offers participants, like Robert, individual and group therapy, medication
Thu May 13
When Fortune’s Better Living Center (BLC) opened in 2011, it was in response to a rising need
Wed May 16
From an early age, we are taught that incarceration is intended to right the wrongs of society. In
Mon Sep 28
After 36 years of struggling with substance use and relapse, Sam recalls the moment when he looked
Fri Sep 6
To hear Roslyn speak about The Fortune Society, you’d think you were listening to a minister in
Wed May 16
From an early age, we are taught that incarceration is intended to right the wrongs of society. In
Thu Mar 4
As COVID-19 vaccines become available to more and more people, New Yorkers continue to gain access
Wed Dec 26
Housing is a fundamental necessity for all people, one that increases exponentially when a person
Tue Dec 12
Six months in jail changed Anthony. Rampant violence made personal safety precarious and, instead
Wed Feb 28
When Michael first became a Fortune participant in 2018, he was referred to the Benefits Access program
Fri May 31
Tales of redemption are central to our understanding of the human experience. Classic works like Les
Wed Aug 8
Before coming to The Fortune Society, Mario McCaa was sustaining himself but not building toward a
Wed Nov 17
Our Food and Nutrition Department is always putting together creative recipes to share with the Fortune
Wed Sep 19
As a child, Marcellus Colon remembers his mother giving him sweet bell peppers while dancing to Michael
Thu Aug 24
When Clemese first came to Fortune in 2015, she didn’t consider herself much of a performer.
Thu Mar 17
Vilma Donovan holds many titles in the Fortune community – former Castle resident, a successful
Thu Feb 17
Lionel “Doc” Limage is a beloved member of the Fortune community. Doc is also a powerful and thoughtful
Thu Jan 31
“Being a father is surreal,” says Deeazo. It changed everything for him and made him look at
Mon Mar 28
Since the launch of campaigns and petitions to end solitary confinement, there have been great strides
Wed Sep 25
The NEST, or Networking and Engagement Services Team, is the Peer Recovery Center at The Fortune Society.
Thu Jun 9
The building, owned and managed by Bronx Pro in joint partnership with the United Methodist City Society,
Wed May 18
Diana first came to The Fortune Society in the fall of 2021 and quickly became an integral part of
Thu Apr 7
April celebrates Fair Housing month, honoring the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968.
Tue Nov 17
As students around the country face the challenges of remote learning, historically under-resourced
Wed Dec 26
Housing is a fundamental necessity for all people, one that increases exponentially when a person
Thu Oct 28
Zachary Forman is joining the Fortune Flyer team once again to raise money for The Fortune Society
Wed Oct 30
Terrence moved into the Academy, often referred to as the Castle, earlier this year. He settled in
Wed Oct 16
Finding housing quickly after his release allowed Eddie the opportunity to prioritize healing after
Wed Sep 25
The NEST, or Networking and Engagement Services Team, is the Peer Recovery Center at The Fortune Society.