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November 01, 2022 The Fortune SocietyRead our 2020-2021 Annual Report
Reflect on the milestones we have reached together from 2020-2021 in our Annual Report. The interactive report includes videos, testimonials, financials and impact stats on Fortune's accomplishments in the fiscal year 2021.
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October 31, 2022THE FORTUNE SOCIETY FILES SUIT AGAINST iAFFORD FOR BARRING PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT FROM ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NEW YORK CITY
(October 31, 2022 - New York, NY) - The Fortune Society (Fortune) has filed suit against iAfford NY, LLC for barring people with previous criminal justice involvement from accessing New York City-assisted affordable housing units in its portfolio, disproportionately disqualifying Black and Latino applicants.
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October 31, 2022 NY Daily News
NYC-approved company caught immediately rejecting low-income housing applicants for having criminal records: lawsuit
A company approved by New York City to match low-income applicants with affordable apartments was caught immediately rejecting people with criminal records — in violation of fair housing laws and city rules, a new lawsuit alleges.
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October 31, 2022 Law360
NYC Housing Marketer Sued Over Refusals For Criminal Pasts
A company screening applications under New York City's 421a affordable housing program enforces a blanket ban on all prospective tenants with criminal backgrounds, disproportionately harming Black and Latino renters, a nonprofit told a federal court.
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October 28, 2022
THE FORTUNE SOCIETY’S “HOPE & JUSTICE GALA” HONORS OSKAR EUSTIS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AT THE PUBLIC THEATER, ON OCTOBER 25, 2022
(October 28, NEW YORK, NY)—The Fortune Society honored Oskar Eustis, the Artistic Director at The Public Theater, with its Game Changer Award, and Public Works Performers from The Fortune Society with the Spotlight Award, at its annual “Hope & Justice” Gala on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
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