
The Fortune Society is a nonprofit dedicated to facilitating successful reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals and promoting alternatives to incarceration. Through a comprehensive suite of services—including employment, housing, health, education, and substance‑abuse treatment—the organization addresses the diverse needs of participants while empowering them to rebuild their lives. Its participant‑driven model ensures programs are tailored to real experiences, fostering personal transformation and community resilience. In addition, the Society actively advocates for policy reform, aiming to create a fairer, more humane correctional system. By combining direct support with systemic change, Fortune Society stands out as a holistic, community‑focused leader in criminal‑justice rehabilitation.
This exciting new position builds upon Fortune’s decades-long partnership with the NYC Department of Correction (DOC) and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services to offer vital services to persons in custody (PICs) on Rikers Island, and facilitating referrals to community supports post-release.
The Fortune Society is a nonprofit dedicated to facilitating successful reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals and promoting alternatives to incarceration. Through a comprehensive suite of services—including employment, housing, health, education, and substance‑abuse treatment—the organization addresses the diverse needs of participants while empowering them to rebuild their lives. Its participant‑driven model ensures programs are tailored to real experiences, fostering personal transformation and community resilience. In addition, the Society actively advocates for policy reform, aiming to create a fairer, more humane correctional system. By combining direct support with systemic change, Fortune Society stands out as a holistic, community‑focused leader in criminal‑justice rehabilitation.