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Breaking the cycle of poverty and despair ... one life at a time

The mission of the Douglas Center is to assist adults living with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities in improving their independent living skills and enrichment of their quality of life.

The Fortune Society's mission is to support successful re-entry from prison and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. We do this by: BELIEVING in the power of individuals to change, BUILDING LIVES through service programs shaped by the needs and experience of our clients, and CHANGING MINDS through education and advocacy that work to rectify unjust and brutal criminal justice policies.

Network works with incarcerated men and women and those released from prison to help them rebuild their lives to avoid recidivism, and become responsible family members as well as productive, stable citizens in their communities. Network in the Prisons sponsors voluntary therapeutic communities within New York State correctional facilities to promote positive individual growth and change, encourage education and skills development, and foster a respectful connection to the larger society. Network in the Community offers therapeutic support and reentry services, both directly and through partnering community providers, individualized to ensure successful reintegration to the community.