The Fortune Society’s Prepare for Release program—also known as Individualized Corrections Achievement Network (I-CAN) – provides assistance to those reentering the community.
The program facilitates skillbuilding workshops and provides discharge preparation services for individuals during incarceration and post release.
Individuals currently on Rikers and post-release can participate in Fortune’s I-CAN Program.
Individuals currently on Rikers and those recently released are eligible to enroll! I-CAN provides participants with the following:
I-CAN offers skill-building services, workshops, and trainings, provided by culturally competent staff members with life experiences similar to yours.
Access to career-building workshops, internships, networking, and other events.
Access to reentry services such as housing, employment, education, benefits enrollment, and substance use and mental health treatment.
$50.00 gift card to I-CAN participants recently released from Rikers, and other monetary incentives for program participation.
Vehicle transportation available upon release from Rikers. Metrocards for transportation are provided while in the program.
As soon as you’re released, visit our Long Island City Office (open Mon-Thurs: 8am-8pm; Fri: 8am-5pm):
The Fortune Society
29-76 Northern Boulevard, Room #123
Long Island City, NY 11101
By Subway: R, E, & M trains to Queens Plaza Stop.
Once there, ask to meet with one of our I-CAN Community staff members. They will enroll you in the program.
To learn more: call 212.691.7554 and ask to be connected to the I-CAN Department.
