The Fortune Society
Public Policy OfficesNew York, United States501-1000 Employees
The Fortune Society, based in Long Island City, New York, is a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating successful reentry from incarceration and promoting alternatives to incarceration. It delivers service programs tailored to the needs and experiences of its participants and pursues education and advocacy to foster a fair, humane, and rehabilitative correctional system. In early 2024, Stanley Richards became president and CEO, following his prior role as deputy CEO. The organization serves individuals affected by incarceration and works within the public policy and community development space to support reintegration in New York City. A concrete recent development was a 2024 partnership with Atlas Workforce and the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development to support workforce opportunities for participants. It is described as a mid-to-large nonprofit active in its sector.