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  November 10, 2019 City and State NY

  The 2019 Nonprofit Power 100

  Number 15 on City And State NY's NonProfit Power List is our President and CEO JoAnne Page. She’s being recognized for her 30+ years of leadership at The Fortune Society and on issues related to criminal justice.

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  November 05, 2019 QNS

  Fortune Society prevails in lawsuit against Far Rockaway landlord who allegedly refused to rent to people with criminal records

  The Fortune Society in Long Island City announced a precedent-setting settlement of a landmark federal civil rights case allowing advocacy groups to bring lawsuits against private lawsuits against private landlords who impose blanket bans on renting apartments to people with criminal records.

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  November 05, 2019 Daily News

  Queens landlord will pay $1 million for denying apartments to previously incarcerated tenants

  In a settlement reached with Fortune, the landlord of Sand Castle apartment complex will pay $1 million for banning residents with criminal records. This is one of the largest settlements in history purporting violations of the Fair Housing Act for disproportionate impact against black and Hispanic people, and will pave the way for advocacy groups to bring similar lawsuits.

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  October 31, 2019 CRWE World

  EPA Selects Fortune Society to Receive $200,000 in Environmental Workforce and Job Training Grants, Helping to Transform Economically Disadvantaged Communities in New York City

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency selected Fortune to receive $200,000 in environmental workforce and job training grants. As the only organization that provides environmental workforce training to justice involved jobseekers, we’re excited to use these resources to help participants find jobs that will build a more sustainable NYC.

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• November 04, 2019 Bronx Times

  Bronx Pro Group partners with United Methodist City Society

  Thanks to the Bronx Pro Group and United Methodist City Society, a former church site is becoming a residence for formerly homeless seniors and include 57 supportive apartments for those who are justice involved. Fortune looks forward to operating a social services space in the building, which will include counseling, case management, and peer support.

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  October 23, 2019 Queens Eagle

  Fortune Society helps formerly incarcerated men dress for success

  On Tie Day, The Fortune Society helped formerly incarcerated men learn to tie a necktie—an essential skill for entering the workforce—as part of our Alternatives to Incarceration program.

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