The Fortune Society

The Fortune Society Founded in 1967, The Fortune Society’s mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration.

Founded in 1967, The Fortune Society’s vision is to foster a world where all who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated will thrive as positive, contributing members of society. We do this through a holistic, one-stop model of service provision. Our continuum of care, informed and implemented by professionals with cultural backgrounds and life experiences similar to those of our clients, helps

ensure their success. Fortune serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually via three New York City locations: our service center in Long Island City, Queens, and both the Fortune Academy (“the Castle”) and Castle Gardens in West Harlem. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation.

06/10/2026

🚨Attention New York🚨 New York's Primary Election is June 23! The deadline to register is June 13.

Did you know:
🗳️ As long as you are not currently incarcerated for a felony and are a resident of NY for at least 30 days before an election, you can register to vote.
🗳️ Your county board of elections just needs your registration 10 days before the election for you to vote in that election.
🗳️ Once you leave a correctional facility, you should be given the opportunity to register.

Check your voter registration now. If you need more more information about registering online or in-person, visit: https://elections.ny.gov/voter-registration-process

Experience the extraordinary life of our founder, David Rothenberg, in his captivating autobiographical play, “Namedropp...
06/10/2026

Experience the extraordinary life of our founder, David Rothenberg, in his captivating autobiographical play, “Namedropping,” about his journey through the theater business. Join us for this special performance!

Support The Fortune Society and experience this incredible event. Get your tickets now for the June 28 performance at Theater 555!

Join us for a special performance of founder of The Fortune Society David Rothenberg’s autobiographical play about his life in the theater business, Namedropping: ‘NAMEDROPPING, Rothenberg’s collection of experiences with names above titles gives us the pleasure of entering a world of glamour....

If you receive SNAP, you may be subject to new Federal work requirements that could impact your SNAP benefits. You can m...
05/28/2026

If you receive SNAP, you may be subject to new Federal work requirements that could impact your SNAP benefits. You can meet the work requirements and keep your SNAP benefits if you:

✔️ Earn at least $943 a month, or $217.50 per week
✔️ Do community service or volunteer work
✔️ Learn skills to help you get a job

Visit our website to review the updated eligibility information: http://otda.ny.gov/abawd

05/28/2026
SNAP provides food assistance for low-income New Yorkers, supplementing the cost of their diet with healthy foods.Learn ...
05/22/2026

SNAP provides food assistance for low-income New Yorkers, supplementing the cost of their diet with healthy foods.

Learn about eligibility and how to apply in our flyers below, in English, Spanish and Mandarin.

Click here to learn more: http://on.nyc.gov/3gtjkS9

05/20/2026

Stanley Richards brings faith in reform and his own experience of incarceration to an ongoing crisis.

Through  , all New Yorkers 11 and older, regardless of immigration status, get to decide how millions of dollars of the ...
05/14/2026

Through , all New Yorkers 11 and older, regardless of immigration status, get to decide how millions of dollars of the city budget will be spent in their communities.

From workforce development programs to affordable housing, food access, and more, every project you get to vote on was thought of by and for New Yorkers.

Cast your vote today at on.nyc.gov/pb to decide which projects will be implemented in your community!

05/12/2026

Host David Rothenberg spoke with Tiffany Vulcain and Lymus Rivera about their experiences as parents involved in the criminal legal system.

The Reentry Reality Check is available to listen to on all major platforms, as well as at fortunesociety.org/podcast. Listen today!

Address

29-76 Northern Boulevard
Long Island City, NY
11101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12126917554

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