Broadcast News Pieces Featuring Safer's Work
August 5, 2011
White House Champion of change award
Diane Williams receives Champion of Change Award from the White House
October 18, 2010 — Grow Awareness Media
Do It Together Green Toolbox 10-18-10
This is the story of the making of the Go Green @ Your Illinois Library toolbox, distributed to participants at The Field Museum’s workshop in October 2010. The video includes people from the Field Museum, the Rebuilding Exchange and Safer Foundation clients. The Green Jobs Deconstruction Training and Job Experience Program, spearheaded by Safer Foundation, through a Federal Stimulus Grant provide by the City of Chicago.
August 14, 2010 — WGN
WGN People to People 8-14-10
Safer Foundation featured on Emmy winning WGN program People to People
July 13, 2010 — Fear No Art Chicago
Eye and Cardinal Unveiling
Safer clients, who take care of State Street between Wacker Drive and Roosevelt, are a part of the video. Safer Safer Work Crew Supervisor Juan Cruz has a part at the end.
March 9, 2010 — ABC7 Chicago
ABC7 Chicago 3-9-10
Chicago's ABC7 speaks with Safer Foundation President/CEO Diane Williams about the dangers of downsizing Cook County Jail without appropriate funding for reentry.
March 7, 2010 — Medill Reports Chicago
Medill News Services 3-7-10
The City of Chicago is taking one more step toward "going green." But this one has an added benefit. Marissa Mitchell shows us one local partnership that aims to include hard-to-employ people in environmental efforts.
December 21, 2009 — WTTW Chicago Tonight
WTTW Chicago Tonight 12-21-09
Chicago's WTTW11 features Safer Foundation and talks with clients about the jobs they found with Safer's help.
October 15, 2009 — CAN-TV
Spirit of Safer Luncheon 10-15-10
On October 15, 2009, over 300 people gathered at the Hyatt Regency Chicago's Crystal Ballroom to celebrate Safer Foundation. Honorees included Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and celebrity chef Jeff Henderson, who received the Spirit of Safer Award and the Safer Achievement Award, respectively. Loop Capital's Jim Reynolds chaired the event; and WGN's Bob Jordan served as emcee. Footage of the event is courtesy of CANTV.
October 14, 2009 — WTTW Chicago Tonight
WTTW Chicago Tonight 10-14-09
Finding a job is never easy in a recession, especially when you've just gotten out of prison. We meet some ex-offenders who have managed to land on their feet with the help of two local organizations.
July 8, 2009 — PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer 7-8-09
Part 2 of a national broadcast featuring Safer Foundation and its clients, information about the nation's rising unemployment rate and those who are not counted in the official numbers. Paul Solman Reports.
July 2, 2009 — PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer 7-2-09
Part 1 of a national broadcast featuring Safer Foundation and its clients, information about the nation's rising unemployment rate and those who are not counted in the official numbers. Paul Solman Reports.
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