“The Fortune Society made me realize a lot of good things about myself. I can love myself, I can care about myself. And it gave me the opportunity to live my life a little differently than [when] I was on Rikers Island.”
Raymond
Fortune participant and resident at the Castle-
“I’m a totally different person, and it’s a blessing that Fortune has done this for me.”
Emilio
Former ATI participant and the Castle Residential Aid -
“I'm happy with what I learned. I'm constantly going out every day trying to learn more and that's my mindset.”
Kareem
Former participant and Bloomberg Fortune Fellow
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“The food program at Fortune is a godsend. They give good nutritious food items—vegetables, eggs, butter—all kinds of wonderful things.”
Thabbit
Fortune participant and resident at Castle Gardens -
“It doesn’t matter what you did. It’s about what you’re going to do. So, I love Fortune.”
Annette
Fortune Participant
Of Fortune Academy participants in transitional housing successfully moved to more stable housing
“I was accepted into the Fortune family and moved into [the Castle]. I was able to find family, friendship and guidance in a safe, secure place.”
