Press Release

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  September 06, 2023 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society’s Pioneering CEO of 34 Years Announces Retirement

  JoAnne Page’s Monumental Career Has Been Distinguished by Many “Firsts” in Support of People with Criminal Justice Involvement

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  August 16, 2023 The Fortune Society

  THE FORTUNE SOCIETY SECURES HALF MILLION DOLLARS IN COURT CASE AGAINST iAFFORD FOR BARRING PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE HISTORY FROM ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NEW YORK CITY

  The Fortune Society today announced that a federal district court has directed entry of judgment against iAfford NY, LLC in the amount of $500,000 in Fortune’s case alleging that iAfford excluded people with prior criminal justice involvement from accessing affordable housing units in its New York City portfolio, which disproportionately disqualified Black and Latino applicants.

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  July 07, 2023 NYC Mayor's Office

  Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks Holds Briefing on Public Safety in New York City

  Friday’s Public Safety Briefing by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks includes a mention of Fortune from new Probation Commissioner Juanita Holmes.

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• 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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