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Safer Foundation
Individual and Family Services
Chicago, IL 2,685 followers
Comprehensive Reentry Services for Justice-Involved People
About us
Since 1972, Safer Foundation’s mission has focused on supporting, through a full spectrum of services, the efforts of people with criminal records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community and as a result, reduce recidivism. Safer provides services throughout the state of Illinois and in Iowa. Not only do we get our clients ready for the workplace, Safer also works with employers to place clients in jobs that will help them become self-sufficient. As an intermediary between employer and employee, we offer a significant incentive to hire from our pool of candidates. When you hire from Safer Foundation, you get exactly what you need in an employee, with the knowledge that we continuously work to ensure both parties are completely satisfied with the working relationship. And we solve your staffing needs with little or no cost, and with a cast pool of candidates, we can provide your business with one or 100 employees quickly and easily.
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http://www.saferfoundation.org
External link for Safer Foundation
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Job Readiness, Employment Services, Supportive Services, Case Management, Career Advancement Support, GED Preparation, Transitional Housing Support, Financial Planning, Expungement and Sealing, Job Placement, and Entrepreneurship Training
Locations
Employees at Safer Foundation
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Deepika Batra DiGiovine
Chief Information Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Strategist ,Operational Excellence,Tech. Solutions, Public Speaker
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Francesca Sparacino
Advocacy, Social Justice and Equality
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Chris Rooney
Digital Technology Leader - I create, build, listen, and lead in high-stakes, tech-centric environments.
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Harry Alston, Jr., Ph.D.
Sr. Vice President Strategy & Innovation | Practitioner-Scholar in Leadership & Change | Consultant - Capacity Building, Strategic Planning…
Updates
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🗳️ Your Voice Matters! 🗳️ Stop by any of our five office locations every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM for our Voter Registration Drive! Whether you’re a first-time voter or need to update your registration, we’ve got you covered! 🙌📋 🗓️ Available Now Through October 15th— don’t wait! 📍 Locations: South Side, West Side, South Holland, Belmont Cragin, and Main Office (Full details below 👇). Bring a friend and get #VoteReady together! #VoterRegistration #SaferFoundationVotes #BeAVoter
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Are you a justice-impacted veteran? Do you know your rights when it comes to employment, housing, education, and record relief? We're here to help! The JIV Info Center offers free courses designed to support veterans like you with knowledge about your rights and available resources. 📚 Visit www.saferreturn.org today to register for free online classes with valuable information. 🌟 #SaferFoundation #VeteranSupport #JusticeImpacted #Reentry #Resources
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✨ Join Us for Our Monthly Reentry Support Breakfast! ✨ This Saturday, we’re coming together to support people returning to the community after incarceration. Let’s share a meal, connect, and learn more about the services we offer, including employment opportunities, training, education, reentry support, and wellness resources. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive community. 📅 Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM 📍 Location: 808 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 🍽️ A delicious breakfast, inspiring conversations, and community support are waiting for you. Don’t miss it! #ReentrySupport #SecondChances #CommunityEmpowerment #SaferFoundation #ReintegrationJourney #SecondChanceSaturday
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Join us for a Community & Voter Registration Event this Friday September 27th at our Southside office! 🙌🏽 📆 Date: September 27th ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: 5517 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 We’ve got a day packed with resources to empower and support our community: ✅ Free Groceries ✅ Learn about Safer Foundation services ✅ Flu & COVID-19 Vaccinations ✅ Voter Registration ✅ Renters Insurance Info Bring a friend and come connect with us! Together, we build a stronger, healthier community. 💪🏽 #CommunitySupport #VoterRegistration #ChicagoEvents #SecondChances #FluShot #COVIDVaccine #SouthsideChicago #SecondChances #saferfoundationevent #wearehere #wecare
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Our very own Rochelle Perry, AVP of Systems and Analytics at Safer Foundation, will be joining an incredible panel of workforce development leaders on October 10th! 🎉 This is an amazing opportunity for human services leaders to learn from industry experts and connect with like-minded professionals. Don't miss out—register for free today! ➡️ https://loom.ly/Z9Rq9Yc #Chicago #HumanServices #Nonprofits #Leadership #WorkforceDevelopment #ReentrySupport #SecondChances
Chicago, prepare for an insightful day designed for human services leaders on October 10th. Learn from workforce development leaders and gain insights behind their own Salesforce journeys and the positive impact they had on their programs. Hear from Rochelle Perry, AVP of Systems and Analytics at Safer Foundation, Susan Dunseth, VP of Business Operations and Employer Engagement at Skills for Chicagoland's Future, Travis Bloomfield, Managing Partner and CEO at Provisio, and Craig Maki, Chief Strategy Officer at Provisio. Come and connect with other forward-thinker leaders, and get ready to elevate your expertise. Register for free today: https://loom.ly/Z9Rq9Yc #Chicago #humanservices #nonprofits #leadership
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🗳️ Your Voice Matters! 🗳️ Stop by any of our five office locations every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM for our Voter Registration Drive! Whether you’re a first-time voter or need to update your registration, we’ve got you covered! 🙌📋 🗓️ Available Now Through October — don’t wait! Your voice matters, and this is your chance to make it heard. 📢 📍 Locations: South Side, West Side, South Holland, Belmont Cragin, and Main Office (Full details below 👇). Bring a friend and get #VoteReady together! #VoterRegistration #SaferFoundationVotes #BeAVoter
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Looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans impacted by the justice system? Our JIV Info Center has the tools and knowledge you need! 🛠️ With free online courses tailored for professionals, you’ll learn how to offer effective support and resources to help Justice Impacted Veterans thrive. Don’t wait—start learning today at www.saferreturn.org! 💪 #SupportOurVeterans #JusticeImpacted #ReentrySupport #OnlineCourses #SaferFoundation #Reentry
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🌟 Celebrating National Addiction Professionals Day 🌟 Today, we recognize the amazing work of addiction professionals who help people on their path to recovery. Their care and support make a big difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction, helping them heal and build better futures. As part of #NationalRecoveryMonth, we’ve written a blog that highlights the importance of National Recovery Month and the services we offer to support individuals with arrest or conviction records. Offering not only job placement, training and education, and housing support, but also counseling and wellness services that address the full spectrum of an individual’s needs. Read our blog to learn more: https://ow.ly/K31y50TrT3I #NationalAddictionProfessionalsDay #RecoveryMonth #SupportRecovery #SecondChances
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📣 Join us for a Community & Voter Registration Event on September 27th at our Southside office! 🙌🏽 📆 Date: September 27th ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: 5517 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 We’ve got a day packed with resources to empower and support our community: ✅ Free Groceries ✅ Learn about Safer Foundation services ✅ Flu & COVID-19 Vaccinations ✅ Voter Registration ✅ Renters Insurance Info Bring a friend and come connect with us! Together, we build a stronger, healthier community. 💪🏽 #CommunitySupport #VoterRegistration #ChicagoEvents #SecondChances #FluShot #COVIDVaccine #GetInvolved #SouthsideChicago