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November 09, 2020 The New YorkerWhat Makes the Difference Between Getting Out of Prison and Staying Out?
For over 20 years, we've provided homes to people with justice involvement at The Castle, our supportive housing unit in Harlem. In The New Yorker, learn about the strong community at The Castle and how our former Associate Vice President of Housing Sam Rivera empowered residents to stay out of prison.
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October 19, 2020 The City NY
Recently Jailed New Yorkers Struggle When Dumped on Street With No ID
After release from NYC jails, many people can’t access healthcare, benefits, and more because they don’t have ID. Sometimes, it’s the City who loses their ID. In The City NY, learn about the enormous consequences of ID loss and potential solutions, with input from The Fortune Society's Benefits Coordinator, Nicholas Posada.
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October 13, 2020 City and State NY
NYC could ban criminal background checks on potential tenants
The Fair Chance For Housing Act would be a big step towards ending landlord discrimination against people with conviction records. In City and State NY, Hilton Webb, Fair Chance for Housing advocate and resident at The Fortune Society's housing, speaks out about his experiences.
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October 10, 2020 Daily News
‘It’s a scarlet letter that never leaves you’: NYC Council bill would help ex-offenders by barring landlords’ criminal record checks
Discriminatory landlord background checks prevent access to safe homes after incarceration. In The Daily News, Hilton Webb, Fair Chance for Housing advocate and resident at The Fortune Society’s housing in Harlem, speaks out about his experiences with housing discrimination.
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September 15, 2020 TapInto
Non-Profits Pin Hopes on Budget Modification for Funding Restoration
At a virtual rally to reinstate indirect costs for nonprofits, our President & CEO JoAnne Page spoke about the impact of funding cuts on nonprofits providing services to vulnerable New Yorkers.
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