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  March 29, 2019 The Fortune Society

  Advocates Celebrate As One Day To Protect New Yorkers Legislation Takes Effect

  The new law will protect immigrant New Yorkers from harsh immigration consequences by reducing the maximum sentence for Class A misdemeanors by one day.

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  February 20, 2019 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society Unveils 2019 State Legislative Agenda

  0ur 2019 legislative agenda calls on State lawmakers to support measures that will protect and support marginalized communities including justice-involved individuals, people at risk of homelessness, and immigrants.

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  February 06, 2019 Immigrant Defense Project

  DAs, Defenders & Community Stand Together as Hoylman, Solages Intro ICE Out of Courts Bill

  “The actions of ICE agents in our courthouses have compromised access to justice for too many immigrants in New York. Their very presence undermines democratic principles, endangers due process, and threatens public safety. We cannot allow this to continue." Read more from Shola Ayeni, Senior ATI Counselor at The Fortune Society, and others regarding a new state bill that would protect immigrant New Yorkers from ICE.

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  December 12, 2018 The Fortune Society

  Fortune 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 Rights

  NYC 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, 2018

  The 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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