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Every journey is different. Even the journey down the road to a better future. In celebration of Safer Foundation’s 50th anniversary, we’re sharing some of the incredible stories and successes our clients have achieved throughout our five decades of empowering formerly incarcerated individuals and reducing recidivism. Meet Jeff Wallace As the founder and CEO of Vision Leadership and Productions andRead More

The road to a better future. It’s a long journey, and one that our organization has helped countless along. Today, we annually support over 5,000 men, women, and youth in attaining gainful employment. Our efforts go beyond the individual level to create a lasting positive impact on families and communities at large. But we didn’t get here overnight. 2022 marksRead More

We believe it is important for people engaged with and impacted by the justice system to know their rights. That is why Safer Foundation, in partnership with the Women’s Justice Institute (WJI), is conducting a series of webinars to help people who are incarcerated and people with arrest and conviction records know their rights, know their remedies and also helpRead More

We believe it is important for people engaged with and impacted by the justice system to know their rights. That is why Safer Foundation, in partnership with the Women’s Justice Institute (WJI), is conducting a series of webinars to help people who are incarcerated and people with arrest and conviction records know their rights, know their remedies and also helpRead More

We believe it is important for people engaged with and impacted by the justice system to know their rights. That is why Safer Foundation, in partnership with the Women’s Justice Institute (WJI), is conducting a series of webinars to help people who are incarcerated and people with arrest and conviction records know their rights, know their remedies and also helpRead More

We believe it is important for people engaged with and impacted by the justice system to know their rights. That is why Safer Foundation, in partnership with the Women’s Justice Institute (WJI), is conducting a series of webinars to help people who are incarcerated and people with arrest and conviction records know their rights, know their remedies and also helpRead More

Join us at 9AM, on Tuesday, December 7th, streaming live on Facebook for Safer Foundation’s 20th annual “Council of Advisors to Reduce Recidivism through Employment” (CARRE) Conference.  For nearly 20 years, Safer Foundation has brought thought leaders from the public, for-profit, and not-for-profit sectors together to explore policies and practices that address issues people with arrest and conviction records face.   The theme of this year’s conference is “Make Illinois a Second Chance State.”Read More

Know Your Rights, Remedies and Resources Webinars We believe it is important for people engaged with and impacted by the justice system to know their rights. That is why Safer Foundation, in partnership with the Women’s Justice Institute (WJI), is conducting a series of webinars to help people who are incarcerated and people with arrest and conviction records know theirRead More

Education Justice Project’s Reentry Guide Initiative introduces the first two videos of their Reentry Video Series. Preparing Mentally for Release  Getting Your IDs and Documents In Addition, Reentry Guide Initiative also released two books for people returning home.  Mapping Your Future, A Guide to Successful Reentry  Returning Home: A Guide to the Challenges and Opportunities After Deportation 

We believe it is important for people engaged with and impacted by the justice system to know their rights. That is why Safer Foundation, in partnership with the Women’s Justice Institute (WJI), is conducting a series of webinars to help people who are incarcerated and people with arrest and conviction records know their rights, know their remedies and also helpRead More

Safer Foundation’s A2J Community Navigators conduct Know Your Rights Education sessions for people who are incarcerated and those with arrest and conviction records. They also connect people to legal services and reentry services.  Access to Justice (A2J) is an Illinois statewide program that seeks to mitigate the devastating consequences of incarceration and family separation on vulnerable communities by: expanding effective and holisticRead More

Safer Foundation’s 31st Annual Golf Outing Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | Ruffled Feathers Golf Club – Lemont, IL We are pleased to announce, the Safer Foundation golf outing, our favorite annual fundraising tradition, is taking place this year – with social distancing modifications! We are planning a fun and safe event for you! You’ll enjoy lunch, an exciting round ofRead More

April ACCESS TO JUSTICE CALENDAR Safer Foundation’s A2J Community Navigators conduct Know Your Rights Education sessions for people who are incarcerated and those with arrest and conviction records. They also connect people to legal services and reentry services.  Access to Justice (A2J) is an Illinois statewide program that seeks to mitigate the devastating consequences of incarceration and family separation on vulnerable communitiesRead More

Most veterans dream of the day they will come home. So much can change in 6 -18 months. Yet somethings, like grandma’s homemade fudge, the taste of a cold Spotted Cow beer on a hot day, or how a baby smells never changes. How does one go from being a highly trained and motivated soldier to standing in front of a judge?   Part of the answer is what the sentencingRead More

Register for the webinar series via Eventbrite. Sam is an Iraq War veteran who recently came home. He achieved many titles and awards during his time in service but returning back to civilian life was more difficult. Friends and family wondered if something was different. He seemed to experience back pain and spasms nearly every day. During those bouts ofRead More

February ACCESS TO JUSTICE CALENDAR Access to Justice Program (A2J) Description: Safer Foundation’s A2J Community Navigators conduct Know Your Rights Education sessions for people who are incarcerated and those with arrest and conviction records. They also connect people to legal services and reentry services.  Access to Justice (A2J) is an Illinois statewide program that seeks to mitigate the devastating consequences of incarceration andRead More

January Access to Justice Calendar Access to Justice Program (A2J) Description: Safer Foundation’s A2J Community Navigators conduct Know Your Rights Education sessions for people who are incarcerated and those with arrest and conviction records. They also connect people to legal services and reentry services.  Access to Justice (A2J) is an Illinois statewide program that seeks to mitigate the devastating consequences of incarceration andRead More

The EJP Reentry Guide Initiative produces three guides for people leaving prison and for family members, friends and service providers who support them. To download reentry guides for free: Educationjustice.net/home/reentry-guides To request reentry guides: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1631272

If you or someone you know is in need of a list of available food pantries you can view them here. You can also do a search for a location in your area by going to: Greater Chicago Food Dipository – Find Food

What is ACE? The Advancing Careers and Employment (ACE) initiative is a program designed for Recently Returning Citizens to learn industry skills and enter long-term career employment. The ACE program pairs participants with Employment Specialists who help participants decide which career best fits their skills and desires and work together to achieve their education and employment goals.