Statement

• March 05, 2024 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society’s Statement About Restoration of DOC Funding for Programming at Rikers

  Stanley Richards, President/CEO of The Fortune Society, issued the following statement about the restoration of funding for programs on Rikers.

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  January 20, 2024 The Fortune Society

  THE FORTUNE SOCIETY STATEMENT ABOUT MAYOR’S SUPPORT OF THE FAIR CHANCE FOR HOUSING ACT

  Stanley Richards, President/CEO of The Fortune Society, issued the following statement about the Fair Chance for Housing Act becoming law.

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  January 19, 2024 The Fortune Society

  Statement on Governor Hochul’s FY 2025 Executive Budget

  The Fortune Society applauds the Governor’s proposals to expand transitional housing for people leaving prison and increase community-based mental health supports for some of our most vulnerable fellow New Yorkers.

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  January 19, 2024 The Fortune Society

  Statement on the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget

  The Fortune Society remains concerned that many city agencies providing critical services have not been spared from cuts.

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• January 09, 2024 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society’s New CEO Advocates for Enhanced Support Systems in Response to Governor’s State of the State Address

  Individuals exiting incarceration need more support with reentry

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  December 21, 2023 The Fortune Society

  The Fortune Society Statement about City Council’s Passage of the Fair Chance for Housing Act

  JoAnne Page, President/CEO of The Fortune Society, issued the following statement about the passage of the Fair Chance for Housing Act.

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