Stanley Richards
@Stan_Fortune
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Formerly Incarcerated; President & CEO of @thefortunesoc; Former First Deputy Commissioner NYC DOC. Views expressed are are my own.
New York, NY
Joined February 2016
“As we reactivate the Just Home supportive housing project, we are not simply creating 83 new apartments… we are advancing the cause of justice.” Thank you, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for your leadership in supporting J. Just Home. By moving this project forward at Jacobi, you’re
gothamist.com
The Adams administration had urged the City Council to not approve it, citing opposition from local residents.
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"Leading with trust is essential. Both the team and leadership must be grounded in trust. You also need hope – the belief that change is possible, even if it’s not immediate or easy" Our President and CEO, Stanley Richards was highlighted in Leaders Mag! Read the full article
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Today, state elected officials, defenders, & community advocates rallied ahead of the Senate hearing on TCEA. Together, we demanded passage of TCEA. A bill that makes our communities safer. It was powerful to be in community together, advocating for our fellow New Yorkers.
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We must resist the urge to make policy on high-profile instances of crime. Any tragic shooting is devastating for the victim, the family, and the community. But if we want to make everyone safe, we must follow the evidence and do what works. https://t.co/qwrFcyK6iD
nydailynews.com
America’s addiction to policies aimed at policing and incarcerating Black and Latino Americans begins with our children — especially Black children. In 2017, New York State challenged that legacy b…
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Yesterday, I was proud to vote @NYCCouncil for Just Home, a supportive housing project for people leaving incarceration with major medical needs. Please see my remarks on this important endeavor. ⏬️
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The Fortune Society is thrilled to celebrate that our President and CEO Stanley Richards was recognized by @CityAndStateNY as a 2025 Black Trailblazer, along with many other important Black leaders. Read the full list here: https://t.co/JmYZqnXlG1
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.@Stan_Fortune cites the latest Vital City report on the state of Rikers Island, which shows how persistently dangerous the jails remain.
vitalcitynyc.org
Violence persists well above the unconstitutional 2015 levels
.@LizGlazerNYC is kicking things off with an overview: "Can the city's jails ever function in a humane and dignified way?"
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It was an honor to share the work @thefortunesoc and amazing stories of resilience and hope our participants exhibit every day. We all felt, heard, valued, seen, and uplifted by your visit. Thank you @LtGovDelgado
.@thefortunesoc is doing vital work in ensuring justice involved individuals are provided with the tools and opportunities to foster a successful reintegration into society. I look forward to continuing our partnership through the Council on Community Justice.
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HOUSING HEROES: Some of my favorite Presidents making housing solutions happen! Linda Hoffman, President of New York Foundation For Senior Citizens and Stanley Richards, President and CEO of the Fortune Society. Great show! @NYFSC_ @pix11news #monicamakesithappenshow
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Learn more about the launch of @TheNetworkNY's first-of-its-kind report on the state of #supportive housing on @NY1: https://t.co/hJKoRf7j8c
nystateofpolitics.com
The report detailed NY's supportive housing units supply.
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Last Friday, we held The Moth Intensive Storytelling class at SRP! Community members shared their stories as part of this three week series. The Moth aims to promote the art of storytelling, and to celebrate the diversity of human experience.
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Thank you to @chpcny for selecting JoAnne Page and me to receive the "Impact for Housing" award at your 64th Annual Luncheon on April 18th. It's a privilege to be honored among such an exceptional group serving New Yorkers.
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On Monday, the Adams administration announced its plan to mostly restore funding to critical, nonprofit-provided programming for individuals held on Rikers Island. Read the full statement: https://t.co/AVOXotgxwi
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CEO of Fortune Society talks about the future of Rikers Island https://t.co/oMmEXg26Ic
@Stan_Fortune
ny1.com
Stanley Richards joined "Inside City Hall."
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That is how you build community! @SerenaLiguori4 and @NewHourNY work to dismantle the criminal legal system and lift up people disproportionately impacted by mass incarceration.
It’s our annual holiday dinner for our staff and interns, we so appreciate all the love, heart and beauty they bring to our members and mission. Jess, Danielle, Bria, Caroline, Daphne, Amanda, Sky, Alexis and Serena are changing the world for good. (Not all pictured here)
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New: @CorrectionNYC commissioner Louis Molina is moving to City Hall after a 22-month rocky tenure. Violence has gone up and some stabbings and slashings aren’t reported for days. Twenty eight people have died in custody since he took over.
thecity.nyc
With the future of city lock-ups still in flux, the embattled commissioner is now set to be an assistant deputy mayor for public safety.
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Congratulations to @Stan_Fortune on his selection as the new CEO of grantee partner @thefortunesoc.
nydailynews.com
Richards, 62, succeeds President and CEO JoAnne Page, who is retiring after 34 years with the nonprofit.
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“This investment reflects a visionary approach [by @ManhattanDA] to address the underlying drivers of crime and violence at their root, aiming to reduce recidivism and create a safer, more supportive community,” @Stan_Fortune said.
nydailynews.com
The investment in the Fortune Society-run program aims to fill holes in the city’s social safety net where they’re perhaps most clearly displayed — in arraignments.
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New reporting from @graham_rayman at the @NYDailyNews uncovers the latest DOC scandal on underreporting or misclassifying slashings & other incidents of violence. It’s clear the federal courts must step in until Rikers is closed. #ShutRikers
https://t.co/ARZyOSGFrR
nydailynews.com
The last minute email follows other previous concerns raised by the team monitoring the city’s jails over shortcomings in properly reporting violent episodes.
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