RAPDS

04/03/2025

03/14/2025

Next week! There are so many resources for anyone in need, educational, health needs, clothing, etc…
Keep an eye out for our very own RAPDs table as well. 😁

MHAfred is excited to attend the upcoming 2025 Community Connections Expo! This all-day event connects individuals with free community resources and health services in the Fredericksburg area. Come out to learn more about what resources are available regionally. During the expo, attendees will have access to free direct services such as:

Haircuts
Clothing
Food
Medical Services

We hope to see you there!

03/14/2025

Our very own Joe representing RAPDS at the UMW Health Fair! Great job spreading the awareness of our purpose as Peer Recovery Specialists. This man doesn’t just preach his purpose he lives it. 💖

02/13/2025

🗣️CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!!! We need you!!! ♥️🎨

01/24/2025

What a wonderful opportunity for re-entering citizens!

🌟 April is Second Chance Month! 🌟

FailSafe-ERA is proud to host impactful events dedicated to restoring hope, enhancing communities, and empowering individuals and families impacted by incarceration.

Through transformative programs like Right Road Reentry and Caring Connections Youth and Family, we equip justice-impacted individuals and their loved ones with tools for brighter futures.

Join Us for These Powerful Second Chance Month Events:

📅 Friday, April 4, 2025 | A&B Creative Events Center
✨ Second Chance Month Gala & Hall of Change Awards
Featuring keynote speaker Brian Freeman (former narcotics detective and returning citizen), this inspirational evening honors resilience and transformation.

🎓 PGI (Preventing Generations of Incarceration) Conference
Theme: "Bridging Generations, Building Support"
In partnership with Germanna Community College and the Virginia Counselors of Social Justice, this conference focuses on breaking cycles of incarceration through education and collaboration.

📅 Saturday, April 12, 2025 | Germanna Community College
🏗️ Right Road Reentry Resource Fair & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
A hands-on event offering returning citizens resources and strategies for reintegration and business success.

You Can Help:
💙 Become a Featured Sponsor
💙 Make a Monetary Donation
💙 Donate Items for the Gala Silent Auction

📞 For more information, call us at 540-479-3021 or email info@failsafe-era.org.

Together, we can champion second chances and create safer communities through prevention and support services.

01/24/2025

Growing Recovery Peer Support Facilitators. From left: Kelly Argueta, Carlie S., Gina Piro, Tracy Ringquist, Susan C. Not pictured, Karen McDonald

Growing Recovery is a team of voluntary Peer Recovery Specialists who provide virtual drop-in peer support groups throughout the week. The volunteers are grounded with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. They provide their group participants with the care and help they need to move forward in their growth and recovery journey.

12/17/2024

Truth!

11/28/2024

11/26/2024

Please call or text (571) 601-1016 to find out how you can donate warm clothing to Mothers in need.

11/26/2024

One of our very own Family PRS’ tabled an event at Germanna Resource Fair! Spreading awareness and resources is one of our favorite things to do! Thank you Kristine for all your help!

11/20/2024

We would love to congratulate one of our team members: Christina Dubois on her award for her “Outstanding contribution as a Recovery Champoin during Virginia’s Year of the Peer, 2024”!