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  • Amanda, the Director of Reentry, assets a child
    Uplifting justice-impacted women & their children
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    Forging the leaders of tomorrow.

    Are you ready to find your New Hour?

  • Taking action for positive change.

    We uplift the voices of justice-impacted women to make changes to the criminal justice system.

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We’re the leading provider of reentry services for women across Long Island.

New Hour's vision is to empower justice impacted women and provide successful support for mothers and children. 

With your help we can make a difference.

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EMERGE

EMERGE is an advocacy and leadership training program for those who identify as women and have been impacted by the criminal justice system.

Our programs provide women with life skills, conflict resolution training, resume assistance, parenting skills, and much more. 

In addition, New Hour partners with financial planners for our EMERGE 2.0 program, where women are taught financial literacy and wellness skills. 

Many people in the street with raised fists, down on one knee at a peaceful protest.

Our Spring 2022 EMERGE Graduates celebrate their growth and accomplishments.

Our EMERGE program is held every spring and fall, and each session runs for 12 weeks. Click below to learn more or submit your application to join our next cohort. 

In The Community

Newsroom

November 5, 2026
byAlex Ciccarone

ABC7 New York shines a spotlight on New Hour and its mission to empower justice-impacted women, mothers, and children. The feature highlights the importance of providing women with the resources, guidance, and support they need to rebuild their lives after incarceration. Through its programs, advocacy, and community partnerships, New Hour works to break down barriers, strengthen families, and create opportunities for lasting change.

October 9, 2026
byChristian Colon

Hear the full conversation with Rob DeLeon and Dr. Serena Martin.

What does it take to build a more just and supportive system for people returning home?

In the latest episode of New Hour’s Empower Hour, Executive Director Dr. Serena Martin sits down with President and CEO Rob DeLeon, for a powerful conversation about reentry, advocacy, leadership, and the future of criminal justice reform in New York. Mr. DeLeon brings more than two decades of experience working with people involved in the criminal legal system. He also brings lived experience of incarceration, before building a career in advocacy and reentry services.

One of the central themes of the conversation is the importance of seeing people beyond their involvement with the criminal legal system. As Rob puts it, “We believe in people first.” He emphasizes that Fortune Society’s doors are open to anyone who has experienced the system and that people should not be defined by their past. The conversation also highlights the incredible talent and potential of people with lived experience. Rob describes people who have experienced the system as an “untapped pool of genius and of talent.”

October 1, 2026
byChris Ware

This Newsday video highlights the importance of volunteering with New Hour and supporting justice-impacted women, mothers, and children. It showcases how community members can make a meaningful difference by giving their time, sharing their skills, and helping provide resources and opportunities for women rebuilding their lives after incarceration. Through the support of volunteers and community partners, New Hour continues to strengthen families and create lasting change.

Our Impact This Year

  • Women Impacted

    2,600

  • Volunteer Hours

    1,200

  • Mary A., EMERGE graduate
    Mary A., EMERGE graduate

    New Hour's EMERGE program helped me to believe in myself again.

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