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December 12, 2018 The Fortune SocietyFortune Appoints Andre Ward As Associate Vice President Of Employment Services & Education
The Fortune Society, one of the nation’s most respected nonprofit organizations serving and advocating for formerly incarcerated individuals, today announced the appointment of Andre Ward as Associate Vice President (AVP) of Employment Services and Education. Three veteran staff members – Ronald Day, MPA, Rick Pantaleoni, LCSW, and Robin L Robin – also receive well-deserved promotions. All are effective immediately.
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December 06, 2018 NYC Commission on Human RightsNYC Commission on Human Rights Settles Landmark Housing Discrimination Case with Bronx Management Company Controlling 100 Buildings with 5,000 Units CityWide Accused of Denying Housing to any Applicant with a Criminal Record
This is an important step forward for criminal justice reform in New York City. Individuals with justice involvement will have greater opportunities to access safe housing thanks to a landmark investigation and settlement by the NYC Commission on Human Rights. Read insights from JoAnne Page, our President and CEO.
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June 13, 2018The Fortune Society Receives $487,000 Innovation Grant from OneCity Health
The Fortune Society announced today that it has received a $487,000 grant from the OneCity Health Innovation Fund to implement its project, Connections to Care.
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April 05, 2018 Job Applicants Enter Settlement with Target Corporation over Discriminatory Criminal Background Screening PolicyJob Applicants Enter Settlement with Target Corporation over Discriminatory Criminal Background Screening Policy
The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. (LDF) and the law firm of Outten & Golden LLP have reached a settlement with Target Corporation to resolve allegations that its overly broad and outdated criminal background check policy discriminated against African-American and Latino applicants.
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February 20, 2018 The Fortune SocietyGovernor Cuomo Is Right to Protect the Identities and Lives of People He Pardoned for Offenses Committed When They Were Teens
The Fortune Society fully supports Governor Cuomo's decision to protect the identities of the 140 people he pardoned in 2016 and 2017. Read the full statement from JoAnne Page, President and CEO.
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January 02, 2018 New York City Office of the MayorNew York City to Close First Jail on Rikers Island by Summer 2018
The de Blasio Administration announced today that it will close its first jail on Rikers Island this summer as part of Mayor de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island.
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