Fortune Society is a great program , that offers an opportunity to rehabilitate and reestablish men and woman who have been incarcerated. It gives them the tools to work for a better future. It offers a transitional housing program, to accomadate them because of their criminal backgrounds. During this transition fortune equips and educates these men and women back into society in assisting them in all their needs. Fortune Society is a great program that has return the lives of men and woman who thought their was no hope. Although I was never incarcerated I have had the privilege to join in the computer classes at fortune with Our instructor Rene Sing. I have upgraded many all of my computer skills because of this class. I am grateful and honor to be a volunteer of fortune....
Read moreJohn from the Harlem location has been a nice welcome with me returning to the world,currently I reside in a TC in the bronx and himself and an individual that works with him were kind enough to visit with me and explain all the programs that they offer as far as jails to jobs, daily classes at the Harlem facility and scatersite which will help with permanent housing when I'm ready. I just would like to thank John and fortune society for everything they do! Too many of us get locked up for a significant amount of time and don't know where to turn when we are released it's nice to know that they are there to help the transition back. THANKYOU...
Read moreThe preeminent Criminal Justice agency in America. Founder David Rothenberg, CEO and President Joanne Paige and Stan Richards Senior Vice President host a weekly community meeting for both the residents and the community at large. NYC politicians, stakeholders in the community, Social Workers, Doctors, and people in need meet here and magic happens in the reveal. It's real life unfolding before you... What A Ride...David Rothenberg is a former Publicist for stars like Elizabeth Taylor, so you never know who will show up. Wonderful vantage point on Riverside Drive overlooking the Hudson River, it's...
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