'When we head to the polls, we decide who should write our laws. When we participate as a juror, we collectively decide how those laws should apply to justice.'
Read this op-ed in City Limits from Deputy CEO Rob DeLeon on the Jury of Our Peers Act. fortunesociety.org/media_center/o…

TY to the great Rob DeLeon for his work to pass #JuryOfOurPeersAct Please read his take on the urgent need to pass this bill, by sponsors Senator Cordell Cleare & Jeffrion Aubry which will end NY's lifetime ban on jury service for people convicted of felonies citylimits.org/2024/05/03/opi….

“The right to serve on a jury is as fundamental to the function of democracy as the right to vote…When we participate as a juror, we collectively decide how those laws should apply to justice,” Rob DeLeon citylimits.org/2024/05/03/opi…

Yesterday, we held our third annual Tech Fair! 💻🤖
Participants heard from tech experts and gained valuable knowledge about using technology to increase business and economic opportunities.
Thank you to all our presenters for sharing how tech can be a tool for success!

Our President and CEO Stanley Richards, Deputy CEO Rob DeLeon and Senior Vice President Dr. Ronald Day, attended the historic Ribbon Cutting of the former DOCCS Correctional Facility, now Osborne Association's Fulton Reentry services and Transitional Housing Center!

Over the weekend, Ryan aka Blustone, a beloved member of the Fortune community, passed away. He was a talented artist, kind soul and friend to many. His bright light touched so many in our community, and he will be deeply missed. 💙

Our AVP of the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy @AndreA.Ward on closing Rikers Island!

We must remain committed to Just Home. Supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals with serious medical needs is crucial to public safety and stability for New Yorkers.

Today we celebrate a historic victory in New York! 🎉
#CleanSlateNY has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul, bringing a fresh start to New Yorkers who have faced perpetual punishment due to their conviction records.
Read our full statement now: fortunesociety.org/media_center/s…

Good times with good people! Archana Jayaram Osborne Association; Alethea Taylor Hour Children, Inc.; Jonathan McLean CASES; @AndreA.Ward
#pocexecsatsomos

Former Deputy CEO Stanley Richards will succeed JoAnne Page as President & CEO of The Fortune Society.
“My journey and this moment in Fortune’s history was made possible because people believe that second chances and redemption.”
Read the press release now:fortunesociety.org/media_center/t…

It’s National Nonprofits Day!

I’m so privileged to support incredible nonprofit organizations that lift up our youth, families, and communities.

Follow some of my favorites:

The Brotherhood Sister Sol
WSCAH
The Hort
PA'LANTE HARLEM
Generation Citizen
The Fortune Society

And the list goes on!

Women are especially vulnerable to housing discrimination after returning home from prison. By providing healthcare, housing and employment, we make our communities saver.

It has to be stopped.

Rikers is a humanitarian crisis & should have been closed a long time ago. Now, Mayor Eric Adams wants to stop funding groups like Osborne Association The Fortune Society and so many others that serve incarcerated people & fix government's failures. It is unacceptable.

Council Member Shekar Krishnan with some of our staff + Osborne Association

We urgently call on the Mayor & DOC to reverse this ill-considered decision that will severely impact the safety of staff & people incarcerated at Rikers.
The city cannot balance its budget at the expense of human rights. bit.ly/3MbZOL5

Yesterday, we learned of $17 million in budget cuts for services that assist those in city jails with vital support programs. Last year we served more than 2,000 people who were currently being held in NYC. Read our full statement on our website now. lnkd.in/ePQm6pCC

I am deeply disturbed by this proposal that will make our communities less safe. Over 500 of my constituents were served by The Fortune Society in LIC  last year. Fortune has built trust and transformative programs for 50+ years. I urge the Mayor to reconsider this irresponsible cut.

Rob DeLeon @AndreA.Ward Ronald F Day Vivian D. Nixon Alethea Taylor, Phd DeAnna “EnoughIsEnough” Hoskins Mr.Five Mualimm-Ak Marc Morial Hakeem Jeffries Alvin Bragg Vanita Gupta Candice C. Jones Danielle Sered Nick Turner AT Mitchell Arva Rice Jeremy Travis Bruce Western Douglas Wood and so many others!!!