The document provides observations and suggestions for improving various areas of The Fortune Society, a nonprofit organization that works with formerly incarcerated individuals. It notes that the lobby and sign-in area could be more welcoming and informative for visitors. It also suggests that some educational and recreational activities, such as art programs and cooking classes, are popular with clients. However, it recommends making the common areas more inviting and adding sustainable food options. The document advocates for presenting information and rules in a friendlier manner to better assist clients.

1. The Fortune Society In images Katie Priebe Next F Project Spring 09

2. “ Building People, Not Prisons” is their new phrase

3. One of the first things visitors see when they come in:

4. The lobby area looks clinical

5. The volunteer sign-in station could be clearly marked

6. A few local flyers/brochures at the sign-in desk

7. This magazine rack could be more inviting to newcomers

8. Signs need something other than English text to orient people

9. No classes on Friday afternoons

10. T hey use Freirian and participatory education methods, working with students to develop curriculum for each class

11. Some educational materials

12. The Father’s Cooking Class is a favorite

13. Many clients are aiming to get a G.E.D.

14. These murals were made in an art healing group

15. The main hang out area could be friendlier

16. Food in the eating area

17. Aren’t there sustainable alternatives?

18. Cell phone area is a “buzzing area”

19. Job lab hours are 10a-4p

20. They serve sandwiches here (ran out of funds for hot lunch). Sandwiches are made at the Castle.

21. They could emphasize the color-department coding in a friendlier, more helpful way

22. “ You don’t like our walls?”

23. Little niches could be transformed into something, possibly community related

24. Information should be enticing!

25. Personality of clients/staff comes through