Press Release

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  March 22, 2023 The Fortune Society

  New York Council Member Althea Stevens, The Fortune Society, Community Board 3 Issue Statement on Cancellation of 1209 Washington Avenue as Men’s Re-Entry Facility

  A planned press conference to address the issue has been canceled as a result of The Fortune Society’s decision not to move forward with the project out of respect for the wishes of community members.

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  March 21, 2023 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society Awarded in State’s Third Round of Buildings of Excellence Competition

  Competition Highlights Model Projects to Bring Low-to Zero Carbon Multifamily Buildings to Scale in New York State

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  February 15, 2023 The Fortune Society

  NEW YORK FAITH LEADERS RALLY TO URGE PASSAGE OF THE FAIR CHANCE FOR HOUSING ACT

  FAITH LEADERS TO MAYOR ADAMS: ENDING HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED NEW YORKERS IS A MORAL IMPERATIVE

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  January 18, 2023 The Fortune Society

  THE FORTUNE SOCIETY UNVEILS 2023 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

  Topping Fortune’s priorities are reforms that protect and support justice-involved individuals in the areas of housing, parole, incarceration, and the courts

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  November 18, 2022 The Fortune Society

  THE FORTUNE SOCIETY STATEMENT CALLING FOR FEDERAL RECEIVER TO OVERSEE RIKERS

  (November 18, 2022 - New York, NY) - The Fortune Society (Fortune) issued the following statement calling for a federal receiver to be appointed to oversee the Rikers Island jail system in the aftermath of 34 deaths, including 18 in 2022.

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  October 31, 2022

  THE 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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