UPCOMING EVENTS
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COVID-19 and the Birth-To-Prison Pipeline
October 29, 2020COVID-19 has illuminated and magnified existing inequities in education in historically underserved communities of color in New York City. The pandemic has showcased the absence of support networks to assist with remote ...
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Hope & Justice: The Fortune Society’s Annual Gala
November 16, 2020REGISTER PURCHASE JOURNAL ADS If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation to support our frontline heroes. Donate...
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PAST EVENTS
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Rally to End Racist Discrimination in Housing with Fair Chance for Housing
August 26, 2020SPEAKERS: Directly impacted advocates from Exodus Transitional Community NYC Council Members Carlina Rivera, Stephen Levin and Keith Powers Deputy Public Advocate of Housing Equity at the NYC Publ...
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Namedropping
August 19, 2020In celebration of his 87th birthday, The Fortune Society's Founder David Rothenberg performed his solo show, "Namedropping," directed by Marcia Jean Kurtz. Watch the full recording from August 19th, 2020 below: ...
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Virtual Arts Showcase
August 05, 2020Celebrate Healing, Community, and the launch of Voices of Fortune 2020 at our virtual arts showcase. Artists and writers from the Fortune community will be performing and showcasing their poetry, visual art, music, and m...
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Brutality Behind Bars: Accountability for Corrections Officers, Too
July 02, 2020In the wake of protests to hold police accountable for brutality in the streets, join our panel on ending brutality inside jails and prisons—violence that occurs everyday at the hands of corrections officers, but is ra...
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Find Resources in The Fortune Society’s CARE Guide
May 28, 2020During these uncertain times, it can be challenging to maintain one’s mental, emotional and physical well-being. To help you through this, we've created The Fortune Society's CARE Guide (Community and Arts Resources fo...
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Donate to our Giving Tuesday campaign by May 5th
May 01, 2020On Tuesday, May 5th, The Fortune Society will stand in solidarity with organizations around the world on #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and giving in response to unprecedented challenges created by COVID-19. ...
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COVID-19, Rikers Island and Technical Violations: A Critical Discussion and Call to Action
April 20, 2020As many of you may know, last week Michael Tyson and Raymond Rivera died on Rikers Island due to COVID-19. They had not committed any new crimes to end up on Rikers—they were incarcerated for a minor technical violatio...
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2020 Arts Festival
March 31, 2020The seventh annual celebration of the imagination and creativity of Fortune’s participants and partners. The festival will feature an array of performances from talented artists in our creative writing, visual art, mus...
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Read the Latest Issue of The Fortune News
February 18, 2020 In the latest issue of The Fortune News, our biannual newsletter sent to people in jails and prisons across the country, we provide valuable resources on navigating medical care after incarceration. Through a rang...
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GIVE TO OUR YEAR-END CAMPAIGN
December 31, 2019Donate to The Fortune Society's year-end campaign, "Changing Lives, Building Communities." At Fortune, we proudly provide a safe space for individuals with justice involvement to start anew. Thanks to your support, ...
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A Conversation with Malachy McCourt and David Rothenberg
November 03, 2019Join a conversation with Malachy McCourt and our Founder David Rothenberg on Sunday, November 3 at 2pm at Castle Gardens. This is a benefit for The Fortune Society and WBAI. Tickets are $25 per person....
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The 2019 TCS New York City Marathon
November 03, 2019Join The Fortune Society marathon team – The Fortune Flyers – and run to help individuals with justice involvement thrive after incarceration. Guarantee your spot in this premier race and support our mission. ...
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Photos from Our Annual Hope and Justice Gala
October 29, 2019View our Facebook photo album from our annual Hope and Justice Gala held on October 29th. Thanks to the generosity of our 480 attendees, we raised nearly $1.7 million. These resources will allow us to continue providing ...
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Hope & Justice: The Fortune Society’s Annual Gala
October 29, 2019In recognition of their exceptional achievements, it is our great privilege to honor Joshua L. Steiner—and from The Fortune Society—Nancy Lopez and Stanley Richards...
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Community Open Mic
October 26, 2019In collaboration with National Book Foundation and The Art For Justice Fund, The Fortune Society and The Kite proudly present a Community Open Mic featuring original works from Fortune, The Kite, and Words ...
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The Castle Play
September 22, 2019Four formerly imprisoned New Yorkers, with a total of 70 years of incarceration, relate their journeys of crime, privation, and redemption. A breathtaking drama you will never forget....
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The 2019 TD Five Boro Bike Tour
May 05, 2019Join The Fortune Society's TD Five Boro Bike Tour team and cycle to help individuals with justice involvement thrive after incarceration. Team Fortune has 10 slots for this year’s bike tour. The application deadline ...
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Community Open Mic
April 30, 2019The Fortune Society’s Creative Arts Program and ATI Leadership Team proudly present a Community Open Mic. Featuring poets and performers from The Fortune Society and sister organizations from across New York City...
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Arts Festival 2019
April 16, 2019The sixth annual celebration of the imagination and creativity of Fortune’s participants and partners. Special thanks to our arts funders: The SHS Foundation, New York Council on the Arts, The Gould Foundation and ...
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In Loving Memory of Yolanda Morales
February 22, 2019Yolanda Morales was a mother, mentor, advocate, and beacon of positivity and hope in the Fortune community. Join us on Friday, February 22, 2019, at 4 pm as we celebrate her life and loving memory. Sign up below to ...
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The Castle Play
January 06, 2019In this play, directed by The Fortune Society founder David Rothenberg and starring members of the Fortune community, four New Yorkers who were formerly incarcerated relate their journeys of privation and redemption. ...
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Holiday Music Cafe
December 20, 2018Join our talented participants and staff for an afternoon of musical performances. For questions, contact John Runowicz, Manager of Creative Arts, at jrunowicz@fortunesociety.org or 347.510.3665. w...
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Community Open Mic Copy
December 18, 2018The Fortune Society’s Creative Arts Program and ATI Leadership Team proudly presents a Community Open Mic celebrating the release of the latest edition of Voices of Fortune. Partners include H.O.L.L.A. (How O...
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Changing Stability: Re-Envisioning Housing
November 19, 2018Everyone deserves access to affordable, safe, and suitable housing that fosters healing and growth. Housing instability as a result of incarceration uniquely impacts people living with HIV and AIDS. Changing Sta...
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Knife Skills – November Film Screening and Discussion
November 07, 2018Knife Skills, an Oscar-nominated documentary, focuses on the launch of Edwins restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio. The high-class French restaurant is staffed almost entirely by men and women just out of prison. Most have neve...
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The 2018 TCS New York City Marathon
November 04, 2018Join The Fortune Society marathon team – The Fortune Flyers – and run to help individuals with justice involvement thrive after incarceration. Guarantee your spot in this premier race and support our mission. ...
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The Academy of Horrors – The Fortune Society’s Haunted House
October 31, 2018The Academy of Horrors, our annual haunted house, will deliver frights and thrills for children and adults. RSVP below and join in the festivities. For more information, download the flyer here. window.bbox...
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Hope & Justice: The Fortune Society’s Annual Gala
October 29, 2018In recognition of their exceptional achievements, it is our great privilege to honor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University Professor, Author, and Emmy-winning Filmmaker; Tracy Morgan, Comedian and Star...
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OPEN DOORS Reality Poets – An Afternoon of Storytelling, Realness and Resilience
October 24, 2018Through poetry, hip-hop and more, OPEN DOORS Reality Poets educate about the causes and rarely considered consequences of street violence, and inspire action for safer, more just communities. This event is free and op...
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The Castle Play
September 30, 2018In this play, directed by The Fortune Society founder David Rothenberg and starring members of the Fortune community, four New Yorkers who were formerly incarcerated relate their journeys of privation and redemption. ...
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Poetry Slam
September 20, 2018Proudly presented by The Fortune Society’s Creative Arts Program & the ATI Leadership Team, this exciting event will feature poets from The Fortune Society and sister organizations from across the city. Cash pr...
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Meet Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney
August 27, 2018Sean Patrick Maloney, U.S. Representative for New York’s 18th congressional district and candidate for New York Attorney General, will visit The Fortune Society....
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Victor Rojas Family Day Block Party
August 24, 2018Celebrate health, family, and community at an exciting block party hosted by our Family Services team. Enjoy fun and games, prizes, and more. RSVP below: window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showF...
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From Prisons to College Degrees: A Conversation on Incarceration and the Importance of Higher Education
August 22, 2018In this informative event, Ronald Day led a discussion on the importance of higher education and the challenges and triumphs faced by individuals with justice histories in pursuing advanced degrees with Brittany Smith, J...
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Meet Leecia Eve
August 22, 2018Leecia Eve, candidate for New York State Attorney General, will visit The Fortune Society. ...
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Birthday Dinner With David Rothenberg
August 21, 2018Join David Rothenberg, our Founder, and the Fortune community as we celebrate his 85th birthday at a benefit dinner for The Fortune Society. A seated dinner with guest appearances from David Rothenberg’s radio show, An...
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Birthday Dinner With David Rothenberg – SOLD OUT
August 20, 2018Join David Rothenberg, our Founder, and the Fortune community as we celebrate his 85th birthday at a benefit dinner for The Fortune Society. A seated dinner with guest appearances from David Rothenberg’s radio show, An...
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Meet Cynthia Nixon
August 08, 2018Cynthia Nixon, candidate for Governor of New York, will visit The Fortune Society....
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Meet Zephyr Teachout
August 07, 2018Zephyr Teachout, candidate for New York State Attorney General, will visit The Fortune Society....
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Meet Letitia James
August 02, 2018Meet Letitia James, Public Advocate for the City of New York and candidate for New York State Attorney General, at The Fortune Society....
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Rikers: An American Jail – Film Screening and Discussion
July 18, 2018Rikers: An American Jail, a riveting documentary from Bill Moyers, brings you face to face with individuals who have endured incarceration at Rikers Island. Their stories, told direct to camera, vividly describe the ...
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Knife Skills – Film Screening and Discussion
June 27, 2018Knife Skills, an Oscar-nominated documentary, focuses on the launch of Edwins restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio. The high-class French restaurant is staffed almost entirely by men and women just out of prison. Most have ...
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African American Museum
June 15, 2018Our Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP) education program participants have launched an exhibit that showcases the rich history and contributions of African Americans on U.S. history. Our students collaborated to re...
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One Day to Protect New Yorkers
May 22, 2018The One Day to Protect New Yorkers campaign supports a bill (A.4881/S.4294) that would amend NY law to reduce the maximum sentence on class A misdemeanor offenses by one day....
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Richard Hoehler: A Live Memoir
April 15, 2018Watch the award-winning playwright and actor Richard Hoehler perform his newest work, "E." The live memoir explores the remarkable relationship between Hoehler and his longtime mentor and friend Edith (E.) Speziali thr...
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Creative Arts Festival 2018
March 21, 2018Join us for the fifth annual month-long celebration of the imagination and creativity of our participants and partners. Events will be held at The Fortune Society's main service center in Long Island City, as well as...
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African American Museum
March 07, 2018In honor of Black History Month, our Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP) education program participants have launched an exhibit that showcases the rich history and contributions of African Americans on U.S. history....
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Meet Barbara Allan, Author of “Doing Our Time on the Inside”
March 04, 2018Join us for a celebration of Barbara Allan’s new memoir, “Doing Our Time on the Outside.” Ms. Allan, founder of Prison Families Anonymous, will tell her story and sign copies of her book. #mc_embed_sig...
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Film & Discussion – Rikers: An American Jail
February 18, 2018RIKERS: AN AMERICAN JAIL, a riveting new documentary from Bill Moyers, brings you face to face with men and women who have endured incarceration at Rikers Island. Their stories, told direct to camera, vividly describe th...
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Fortune in My Eyes
February 18, 2018In this free event at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, David Rothenberg will speak about the theatre as an agent for social change and how the play he produced ("Fortune and Men's Eyes") led to the creation of t...
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Humanizing the Issue: Criminal Justice Reform
February 17, 2018In this interactive panel discussion, people directly impacted by the criminal justice system share their diverse experiences as testimonials for why criminal justice reform is desperately needed. Touching upon issues s...
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Words Matter: How to Help Social Causes by Using Humanizing Language
February 02, 2018This free workshop will feature an interactive presentation facilitated by Khalil A. Cumberbatch, AVP of Policy at The Fortune Society, followed by an engaging roundtable discussion providing opportunities for collective...
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Social Justice Champions Debate
December 19, 2017In this engaging evening of persuasive expression, members of The Fortune Society’s Debate Club teamed up with Social Justice Professionals to examine the critical issue of whether or not NY State should continue utili...
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Social Justice and Health Equity: Care for People at the Intersections
December 04, 2017Everyone deserves access to competent, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare that addresses healing from a holistic perspective. The trauma of incarceration uniquely impacts people living with HIV and AIDS, expl...
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Exposing Injustice: A Presentation by Malcolm Bell
November 16, 2017Come visit The Fortune Society as Malcolm Bell addresses Fortune clients and staff, sharing his experience exposing the injustice and inhumanity committed by law officers during the Attica prison rebellion. Malcolm Be...
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TBS PRESENTS: A TOAST TO THE O.G.’S OF COMEDY
November 09, 2017A celebration of comedy toasting trailblazing stand-ups Tracy Morgan and Cedric the Entertainer from the upcoming TBS comedy "The Last O.G." Audiences will be treated to an unfiltered night of hilarious stand-up featu...
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The 2017 TCS New York City Marathon
November 05, 2017Join us in celebrating our 50th anniversary and run to help transform lives of formerly incarcerated people The Fortune Society is proud to participate in the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon. Guarantee your spot in t...
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The Fortune Society’s 50th Anniversary Gala
October 30, 2017Online ticket sales have closed for our 50th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 30th at Tribeca 360°. If you would like to purchase tickets, please call The Fortune Society’s Benefit Office at 347.545.1981. ...
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50th Anniversary Spring Benefit
April 17, 2017We’re pleased to invite you to The Fortune Society’s 50th Anniversary Spring Benefit to be held Monday, April 17, 2017 at City Winery at 155 Varick Street NYC. Featuring a performance of The Castle play, dir...
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Fortune Flyers 2016
November 06, 2016Watch our team of runners, The Fortune Flyers, at the TCS New York City Marathon as they further our mission to support formerly incarcerated people’s successful reentry from prison and promote alternatives to incarcer...
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Excluded: A Dialogue on Safe, Supportive, and Affordable Housing for People With Justice System Involvement
October 27, 2016Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to live that supports access to opportunity. For people with justice system involvement, the doors to housing are often closed at every turn. Discrimination, scarcity, affordability...
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The Fortune Society Annual Fall Benefit
October 18, 2016We’re pleased to invite you to The Fortune Society’s Annual Fall Benefit to be held Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Three Sixty° at 10 Desbrosses Street in Tribeca, New York. 6pm Cocktails | 7pm Dinner & Program....
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Art Series 2016
May 17, 2016Our Third Annual Art Series will showcase the musical talents of our clients, staff, and special guests, made possible through our Creative Arts program. It will also explore the important role of culture and the arts in...
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