“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-
“[Through ATI] I've learned to appreciate life and my family and freedom.”
Jamile
ATI participant -
“I really thank Fortune for giving me knowledge as it relates to interviewing.”
Nkrumah
Fortune participant
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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 -
“People...are coming out with nothing and no opportunity. Fortune gives people a little more hope that they can continue.”
Paul
Fortune Participant
of Fortune Academy participants successfully moved to more stable housing
“Everybody [at the Castle] welcomed me. People seemed to be genuinely happy to see me and willing to help me readjust.”
