Tony Award Winning Actress Christine Ebersole and Publisher of El Diario Rossana Rosado
to Co-Chair Annual Gala  

November 16, 2009

BET Networks and David Rothenberg, founder of the Fortune Society, will be honored at the Fortune Society’s annual awards and benefit gala on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at The Laura Pels Theater.  Tony Award Winning actress Christine Ebersole and Publisher and CEO of El Diario Rossana Rosado will serve as honorary Co-Chairs for this special evening that will bring together members of New York City’s philanthropic, business and civic communities.

A special performance of “The Castle,” a moving and dramatic tale of four formerly incarcerated individuals’ courageous paths to rebuilding their lives, will be performed following the awards ceremony.  The play was co-authored by David Rothenberg and the actors, who portray themselves.  

All proceeds from the gala will benefit Fortune’s wide range of services that help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully re-enter their communities.  Programs include supportive housing, career development, job retention, substance abuse treatment, alternatives to incarceration, HIV/AIDS services, education, family services, and drop-in services as well as ongoing access to aftercare.  For more information or to order tickets by phone call
347-510-3683.