Press Release

• June 08, 2023 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society: Building Better Futures Through An Innovative Approach to Housing Development Opportunities

  Organization teams up with FJC to create a Donor Advised Fund to support new supportive housing developments in New York City

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  May 17, 2023 The Fortune Society

  PROPOSED CUTS TO RIKERS PROGRAM PROVIDERS POSE THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY

  Well-being of incarcerated people is also at risk

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• May 02, 2023 YouthRepresent

  Youth, Advocates, Service Providers and Elected Of icials Rally at the Capitol in Support of Critical Legislation Expanding Protections for Court-Involved Youth

  The Youth Justice & Opportunities Act Would Expand Alternatives to Incarceration and Record Sealing for Young Adults

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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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