Press Release

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  January 12, 2022 The Fortune Society

  RALLY IN SUPPORT OF HUNGER STRIKERS AT RIKERS ISLAND ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022

  The Fortune Society, joined by elected officials and advocates, will rally outside of Rikers Island on Thursday, January 13 in support of incarcerated individuals who have launched a hunger strike in protest of conditions and food at the facility.

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  December 14, 2021 Department of Correction

  DOC Partners with The Fortune Society to Present the Play ‘The Castle’ to Correction Academy Recruits

  Four formerly incarcerated individuals relate their personal experiences with the justice system through the performance for incoming Correction Officers.

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  October 28, 2021 Press Release

  The Fortune Society’s “Hope & Justice Gala” Honors Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, 108th Mayor of New York City on October 26, 2021

  Gala Celebrates over a Decade of Housing at Castle Gardens, Presents Founding Tenant Awards to Barbara Biscaino and Carl Dukes; Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, New York State Assemblyman David Weprin in Attendance

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  October 22, 2021

  The Fortune Society’s “Hope & Justice Gala” to Honor Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, 108th Mayor of New York City on October 26, 2021

  Gala to Celebrate over a Decade of Housing at Castle Gardens, Present Founding Tenant Awards to Barbara Biscaino and Carl Dukes

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  July 01, 2021 NYC.gov

  Department of Correction appoints BOC Vice-Chair Stanley Richards as First Deputy Commissioner of Programs and Operations

  Stanley Richards, long-time executive vice-president of the Fortune Society and Vice-Chair of the New York City Board of Correction, has been appointed as First Deputy Commissioner of Programs and Operations at the New York City Department of Correction.

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• June 17, 2021 Trinity Church Wall Street

  Racial Justice and Eviction Prevention Dominant Themes in $15 Million in Grants Awarded by Trinity Church Wall Street

  Trinity Church Wall Street has awarded more than $15 million in grants to 100 grantees to support their work, with a focus on social-justice initiatives.

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