https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=6178158&GUID=2E2A9C6A-2856-4081-B277-BA35E0FD2524Legistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=6178158&GUID=2E2A9C6A-2856-4081-B277-BA35E0FD25242E2A9C6A-2856-4081-B277-BA35E0FD2524-2023-05-01-17-45-49Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE SAFER FOUNDATION’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, In 1972, the Safer Foundation opened its doors in Chicago as an advocate for former offenders in their efforts to secure employment after being released from prison or jail; and WHEREAS, the Safer Foundation (SF) will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary on April 29th; and WHEREAS, Bernie Curran and Gus Wilhelmy established the Safer Foundation in Chicago Illinois; and WHEREAS, since their inception their mission has been to pave that road with stabilizing support, employment, education, and advocacy that empower justice-involved individuals to achieve their true potential; and WHEREAS, whether someone is newly released, currently incarcerated, or has been back in society for an extended time, the Safer Foundation provides job readiness and placement program that fits their unique goals, qualifications, and skillset; and WHEREAS, the Safer Foundation can help with immediate employment by providing immediate work and skills training such as strengthening soft skills, financial support Mon, 01 May 2023 17:45:49 GMT