Press Release

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  September 26, 2024 Ocula

  Homeroom: The Fortune Society

  14 November 2024–24 March 2025

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  July 05, 2024

  The Fortune Society Issues Statement on New York City’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

  2025 Fiscal Year Budget Update for the Fortune Society.

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  June 24, 2024 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society Breaks Ground on Permanent Affordable and Supportive Residence in East Harlem

  70 percent of units set aside for formerly incarcerated individuals experiencing homelessness. The project received $850,000 “Buildings of Excellence” award from NYSERDA for commitment to low-to-zero carbon emissions design.

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  June 05, 2024 The Fortune Society

  RELEASE: Advocates AND ELECTED OFFICIALS call on the city to RESTORE CRITICAL FUNDING TO THE NYC COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

  Advocates and Council Member Chi Osssé held a virtual event, “United We Fight! Defend Human Rights!” to call for increased funding in the City’s budget.

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  May 13, 2024 The Fortune Society

  United Way of New York City, in Partnership with The Fortune Society and the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, Announces $1.5 Million Atlas Workforce Grant

  Today, United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is proud to establish a new partnership and funding awarded to The Fortune Society.

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  December 20, 2023 Fair Chance for Housing campaign

  City Council Takes Historic Action to Tackle Housing Discrimination by Passing the Fair Chance for Housing Act

  The Act Will Allow 750,000 New Yorkers with Past Convictions to Access Stable Housing, Reducing Recidivism and Increasing Safety

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