Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Fortune Society in Long Island City
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Long Island City, Queens County, New York, US
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Phone: +1 212-691-7554
Site: http://www.fortunesociety.org/
Site: http://www.fortunesociety.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:8AM–6PM
- Wednesday:8AM–6PM
- Thursday:8AM–6PM
- Friday:8AM–6PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
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Comments (171)
You call them tell them your problem and they put you on hold and it cuts off
So far good..their employment training is the best Ive seen..I used to lie when asked if I ever been convicted of a felony.They showed how how to answer that question with confidence.i walk out an interview with my head high.
It felt great to be a part of the Fortune family. The services provided are like no other. Ali therapist was an amazing therapist. I look forward to volunteering with Fortune.
It a places wheres your life can change if you want it
Love the place. The Career Councillors are very resourceful and patient. Marilyn my career councillor is GREAT Person shes approachable and comfortable to work with. Ive taken there employment workshop. There Instructor Donald is absolutely the BEST And Ridiculously FUNNY. Hes help me in more ways than just doing mock interview. His examples on how to look at yourself and life in general has me questioning my own attitude & behaviors. And the old Eileen can change and be productive in all areas in my life. IF YOU CAN SEE IT, YOU CAN BE IT.If your thinking of coming to Fortune Society. You are making a very wise decision.THANK YOU FORTUNE SOCIETY. FOR SHOWING ME HOW TO LOOK AT THINGS DIFFERENTLY TODAY AND KNOWING THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, WHEN YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT.
Having to start over in a city you have no family in after lost time from choices in life can be a ultimate challenge.What Fortune has provided over the years in many different ways and fashions impacting formerly incarcerated, recovery and disadvantaged are deserving of acknowledgement. Thank You.
These people are here to help you get services to get your life back in order thanks to Liz Christie
Its a foundation of a great story when someone is coming home and there are people that are willing to give you a helping hand to get you on your feet, while you or we were so lost in our own faculties. There are always real & positive individuals who are willing to give us a second chance & aHand to get us back on our feets. Fortune is that face & rock for those who had a low self-esteem in their characters, and fortune is that place for second chances. That is why I personally chosen fortune for my opportunity & future for a better way of living & remaining free...
Organization to help people who have been incarcerated or with any legal history. They provide so many services that are essential to anyone looking for employment, they have groups , parenting courses, and vocational trades. The staff. Is awesome
Best of best place to find help you need and I got ..
Great program, upset about the hol shut down because I cant even continue building like that with those who I met there, dont even have there number... But you can still attend your classes and or etc via cellphone+zoom..
Tried setting initial appointment on June 25 2021 was told someone will follow up with me within 10 business days and nobody followed up with me. I tried calling several times and still no follow up. Very unprofessional.
If you ask the secretary to be transferred the person you want never picks up the phone and here I am 2 months later after leaving a voice-mail for someone to call me back 🙃. They never called me back
Thank You for answering my call and making me feel like I was a friend. Im in California and Im trying to make things happen. Maybe a temporary job so I can get the money together for airfare. Im 51 and have yet to enjoy my freedom in a jubilant manner. I suffer from some anger issues directed at myself for failing and enveloping myself in addiction and I feel in my heart I have to make this particular problem a priority in my life. Ill keep in touch
Its a very nice experience
This was a place that saved my family members life. The staff was so caring and in looking back, Fortune was my treasure. I wish my child would reach out to those in the C.I.R.T. team because he could benefit from those folks more than the “help” he is getting now. They not only got him out of what was for our family a foreign issue, but they gave him hope. HOPE is everything.
Ive been to them twice. Once in 2004 and I found MYSELF employment while they kept promising to find me employment. Then in 2015, I returned to them in their new location. They helped me get assistance for food but NOT housing.After 2 months of fruitless job interviews they put me in a program for how to interview and build a resume, skills that I already had. Still I went with an open mind. From there I was to intern for the Legal Aid Society and possible turn over into a permanent placement. They provided me with a weekly train pass and $9.00/hr salary but I was to work less than 20 hours per week.My supervisor at Legal Aid Society (Alan Fox) raved about my work to the Fortune Society. At the end of my trial employment, which ended around the end of December, Mr. Fox, informed me that they needed to go over their budget and that then he would be getting back to me for my return to Legal Aid as a temporary hire. He explained that this was how they hired people, first as temporary then permanent.THAT WAS THE LAST TIME I HEARD FROM ANYBODY!!! CALLS WENT UNANSWERED OR RETURNED AS DID REPEATED EMAILS TO MY CASE WORKER AT FORTUNE!!! NO REASON AT ALL FROM ANYBODY ABOUT WHAT WENT WRONG AS IF I NEVER EXISTED!They talk about how to tell employers how hiring an ex-con could give them a tax break... But I believe thats exactly what they did. Used me for a tax break and then kicked me to the curb.
Number One. Check them our. Will meet 100% of all you needs & wants.
This is home for us ex offenders. Great place friendly staff members. They currently offer many different educational opportunity, job training, psychiatry, early college intuition,cdl many more welcome Home.
Just happened to stop in this very good re-entry and transition program for people with challenging lives, and who should be visiting too, none other than the incredibly talented Tracy Morgan..Tracy Morgan is one of The Fortune Society believers who lend his talents, skills and experiences to the day-to-day operations when he can. His fundraising event prowess is well known, with a Comedy Show recently on The New York University Campus at Washington Square..While not a near perfect program opportunity, The Fortune Society believers show themselves to be a cut above and a significant asset to the community..
Great organization working to create better outcomes for those touched by the criminal justice system..
Staff at times are unprofessional rude and patronizing like there above u even though they claim to come from the same circumstances and have a degree of empathy the program can work it has worked for me but communicating with staff can be difficult and deterring at times
Facility was beautifully clean oh, and everyone is properly socially distancing
Worthless, In seven months my case manager has done nothing. My employment consoler has done nothing. She said that I didnt show her respec I still dont know what she was talking about. Im blatantly treated differently and not helped because Im white. they are shamelessly biased. I tried and wasted a lot of time sitting there being ignored and stayed positive. I have to accept that they will not help me. I tried Osborne, its the same thing.
I got out of fed prison on 12-02-2014, I first attended the Osborne Association in the Bronx, NY. which was good. However, it wasnt until I did the Fortune Societys Program that I got a Brooklyn job at Elite Connect RE in October of 2015. I thank Fortune Society. Im still on the job in February of 2019 with 2 raises and promotions in that time. With my help, Elite Connect went from $14 million to $154 million last year. However, due to my record, I cant be a broker there. I was once a banker who went to jail for crimes done by my hires for which I as CEO take full responsibility. Starting out at over 63 years old at $10 dollars an hour is hard were it not for the training on re-prioritizing my life goals. I recently called Fortune to say thanks but some folks there moved on elsewhere. Im almost 66 years old and will retire soon from full time. I pray to give back part time to the Fortune Society since giving back is part of my healing. Bless you all. Abd Taaala Ibn Ali Al-Ishtari, or just AT.
Good place to start after incarceration. The first step on getting your life back in order. They provide drug conseling and permanent housing for the homeless and employment opportunities.
Very helpful organization.
One of the best places in the world great atmosphere and the staff here are top notch 👌
This service is horrible and worthless they have sales people not helpers/ workers..they come to rikers island sign up as many people as possible and make empty promises..less than 1% I have seen or better yet receive ...my suggestion do not use this service unless u want to rely on broken promises and false offers..it will never or barely ever happen
Iv learned a lot while being apart of this organization. The staff I worked with was very understanding and I loved thay they challenged me. An amazing experience Ill never forget. Very inspiring.
A very good place for people trying to change their lifes for the better. Ms. Ann Travers, Senior Director, Care management, David Thorpe CASAC, OWDS, Kelly Fortner, Care Navigator, Ashanty Reece, Care Navigator, Adelaide Connaughton, Senior Entitlement Specialist, And of course Mr. Stanley Senior Vice President. These are the foundation and its strong, their strong and WILL help you whenever needed. Not to mention the Mental Health and Hygiene part, Dr. Sloan and Therapist Maggie helps me daily. I bug them alot and im so sorry but anyone would love to spend time with people so gteat.
The Fortune Society is very helpful to those formerly incarcerated and just returning to their communities. I would recommend this organization to all who need help reintegrating back into society.
This agency is very resoursfull... They will help you with obtaining housing/ employment/ and also your O.S.H.A. 10/30
Great staff! And Willing to go out there way,too help you get your life back on track....treat you like family. Come and see for yourself.
Excellent. help you in all aspects for you to find a job or training program that suits you best. I recommend it to those in need of help. And the staff is great.
Fortune Society is a great place especially if youre looking for employment or you know they really help you to the fullest
The staff is kind and professional
The Fortune Society helps people who are trying to reintegrate into society by teaching them marketable skills in preparation for rewarding careers. Ashton Ramlogan
One of the best places to be💜
The invisible giant of helping people fix and better their lives. This org. is the real deal, dedicated to helping.
A ideal place to find jobs get training help with legals,housing and many other programs that they have that you can take advantage of
This program dont help disabled people they have them living worse then be in a city shelter I am a disabled person and they have me living like peace of gutter rat in the a hold under the ground
The place that saved me from living on the street homeless and the place which allowed me time and space to do the work.
I love this place they are amazing and very welcoming the support is amazing they understand and are very helpful
Excellent place to get certifications and your CDL but they need to work harder with their Job placement.
Rebuilding lives is important me. This one stop shop service is important for the community.
They help you get s job and have free meals Monday to Thursday
Donation program that provides for the poor. Plenty of household items to select from and a nice, neat clothing section.
Excellent place to get help with work and benefits when released from prison or on parole.
I went here for a job interview. They offer great social services for people trying get their life back on track.
The Fortune Society is very helpful. The staff is genuine and caring.
Helping me find myself in society again, w/employment, finance & most of all dealing w/day to day problem that may occur on the job..
The people were so helpful and the overall experience was positive
Great assistance program. Rehabilitate your life if need be.
Its real. Things get things get done things get done I like this program its one of a kind the staff is great and they take care of business
Its great if your looking to further your education,or just to get help.
Fortune Society has always been a blessing for me.
Has been help people get back on the right track for years. The use to be located in Man. In the 70s
Excellent service highest rate in getting people released from prison a decent job...
They don’t have jobs for you but I like the incentives they have for people who just came home
Good program free breakfast lunch and dinner if you need the help
They really help people great organization
Great
Really a bad place to work at.Employees are treated unfairly.Not what you know but who you know
If you or a loved one has been incarcerated. They are the ones to go to
Helpful. They offer programs on site like osha and cdl.
Great area there!
They are kind n will help you in whatever Way they can.
They not perfect but their better than a lot of other programs
Wonderful experience. If you need help, this is the place
If you have any questions on how to get through the many problems that comes with Life...Go to the Fortune Society...
Hey great place for outreach
They really helped a friend of mine they are very nice
Don’t waste your time
The place is worth giving your time to. They really try to help those who want to get help.
I wish I would came there a long time ago they mean business when it comes to helping ex cons
I have friends and co-workers there. There is life there, struggling to live a reformed life style.
I worked here for years. Great reentry services.
Somewhere you can stay focused in peace and learn swell as get help
Good place for services for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Fortune and its staff is ALWAYS!!!! such a blessing to me
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Nothing but ghetto trash hangs around there. Doesnt belong in the neighborhood
I got a lot of help from the staff there especially from Alexandra Fisher .
If u ever need help this the place...
Staff members are very nice and extremely knowledgeable
It was amazing
Great place friendly environment.
A place where you can go get help for what ever your needs are.
Really helpful and resourceful people that really care
Love Stacy! Lol
Very professional and helpful.
A place for people who has been incarcerated or parole, schooling and trading, breakfast and lunch
Great services and family friendly environment
Lots of resources. Lovely staff.
Great service for formerly incarcerated individuals
Filed my taxes
For those that are willing to change this is the place after the mistakes that occurred in your life
They truly care about their clients.
I work there... So its gotta be a quality operation
Helping people with a criminal background become a part of society
You need help in everything this is the place to go welcome home
Not a fan
The best place to get your life together
Not sure what the point of this organization is but ok
Its very helpful, also successful.
They found me my job
Its The best way to go about things ..
Theyre a great help.0
Great instructors...Full of life
Really helpful if you need it
Very good programs and friendly
Wonderful work they are doing
They help people with criminal records
Great program
Great place to change your life around
GreT place to get your life back
Great society
GREAT PLACE TO SHOP FOR GROCERIES
Great service being provided!
OMG LETS STAR there 1
There are alot of services
Great help
Made to help people escape prison
Help people but dismissive attitude
A great help
Good people. Period.
EXCELLENT SERVICE
Great
You have to work for it
Dont even bother.
Great programs
Great Organizations
Great opportunity
Great services
Great
Staff is good..
Really caring staff
Ok
Bad people dwell here
Real life 101!
Was not hired
Idk
Nice
Perfect
A place to help people
Good
Very professional
Real
Great place
Excellent
Love the service
The manager .....smh
Try your luck
Answer fast wow
Excellent!
Great place
Help the person
Ok
Like if Gigilo is top
Molasses
Total reviews rating 4.5
171 Reviews for Fortune Society 2023:
Review №1
2018-10-17Great place. Helps you earn certification such as your OSHA 30, education, and helps with employment
Review №2
2022-04-28The best place in NYC for a wide variety of services for the formerly incarcerated and justice impacted citizens. On Thursdays @ Noon Music Cafe... Come through read, rap, sing, whatever. Then Improv Class with a Broadway director. Heal yourself through the arts.
Review №3
2022-03-15Wonderful nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adults and youths in need of specialized services for their justice involvement, such as housing, health, employment, benefits, and advocacy. Walk-ins are welcomed and full case management is offered, all they ask is for you to show up and make an effort.
Review №4
2022-04-03We build people not prisons I found out about the fortune society in jail the I can program changed my life from jails to jobs
Review №5
2022-05-31Im biased since I work at Fortune, but youll never find a more dedicated team or comprehensive suite of services for the criminal justice involved, anywhere!
Review №6
2022-04-01Always there for our needs. This is my first home my first 👪 family. Teaching how to be a become Citizen
Review №7
2022-06-01I cant seem to get a just choc. chip. cookie. Ugh. Walnuts make my mouth feel bland.
Review №8
2019-06-11Rooftop garden view at fortune society...networked with some phenomenal people at this organization.
Review №9
2021-12-21Amazing organization that has helped my husband with education and employment. They are friendly and really show they care to make a difference for people in need.
Review №10
2021-05-04We were meet out side by the caseworker was who was very professional an attendant to my fathers need. Everyone was courteous and a caring but most of all very professional. They were helpful in answering all our questions about there services in the organization. Each person that attended to him was patient and took their time to explain there services. Great organization.