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September 12, 2023 Crain's New York BusinessCity awards $16M to Long Island City nonprofit to provide post-incarceration services
The Fortune Society, a nonprofit based in Long Island City, received a $16 million contract from the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice on Friday to provide a range of post-incarceration services, including transportation, case management and mental health treatment, city officials announced.
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September 06, 2023 Patch
The Fortune Society’s Pioneering CEO of 34 Years Announces Retirement
JoAnne Page's Monumental Career Has Been Distinguished by Many "Firsts" in Support of People with Criminal Justice Involvement
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September 01, 2023 New York Nonprofit MediaAdvocates and local elected officials launch countdown to close Rikers
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration was called on to comply with a legal mandate of closing the troubled jail complex in 2027.
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August 30, 2023 Spectrum News NY1
Manhattan councilwoman discusses Rikers Island plan
Mayor Eric Adams called on the City Council Tuesday to revisit the plan to close Rikers Island.
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August 21, 2023 National Institute of JusticeThe Importance of Inclusive Research
How Engaging People Closest to the Issue Makes for Better Science and Greater Impact
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August 21, 2023 The Grio
NYC nonprofit awarded $500K after housing firm admits discriminating against formerly incarcerated people
JoAnne Page, president and CEO of the Fortune Society, called the settlement a victory for the nonprofit, the city, and "anyone with prior criminal justice involvement who is seeking housing."
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