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November 14, 2019 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability AssistanceNew York State Announces Completion of $14.6 Million Innovative Emergency Shelter, Affordable and Supportive Housing Project in Syracuse
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced the completion of Freedom Commons, a public housing complex based on Fortune's model that will include apartments for formerly incarcerated people experiencing homelessness.
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November 05, 2019Landmark Settlement of Lawsuit Establishing National Precedent That Advocacy Organization Can Challenge Private Landlords’ Blanket Ban on Renting Apartments to People with Criminal Records
The Fortune Society announced today a precedent-setting settlement of a landmark federal civil rights case allowing advocacy groups to bring lawsuits against private landlords who impose blanket bans on renting apartments to people with criminal records.
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September 10, 2019 NYC ComptrollerComptroller Stringer: Abolish Mandatory Surcharges and Forgive Outstanding Court Debt to End Criminalization of Poverty within the Justice System
A new report from NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer sheds light on the inhumane mandatory surcharges and service fees that plague our criminal justice system. Rob DeLeon, Fortune's AVP of Programs, speaks out about the burden they place on justice involved people.
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August 20, 2019 The Fortune SocietyFortune Society Strengthens Executive Team With Two Key Appointments
“Fortune is proud to welcome Lou and Donald to our executive team. Their diverse and impressive backgrounds, insights and perspectives, as well as their decades of experience serving vulnerable populations, will enhance our ability to serve people with justice involvement." Read more about two new members of Fortune's team.
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May 10, 2019 The Fortune Society, Immigrant Defense ProjectImmigrants, Elected Officials and Allies, Rally to Call for More Pardons to Stop Deportations
Immigrants, families and advocates call on Governor Cuomo to continue his commitment to defend immigrant communities by issuing more pardons for New Yorkers facing deportation for past convictions.
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May 01, 2019 Katal Center for Health, Equity, and JusticeFollowing Shocking Gothamist Report, City Council Advances #LessisMoreNY Resolution
"There is an urgent need to end unnecessary criminalization practices that destructively rely on incarceration to address non-criminal behavior." Via Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice, read from Fortune Associate Vice President of Programs Rob DeLeon and others on the #LessIsMoreNY resolution and why advancing it is vital.
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