FailSafe-ERA
failsafeera.bsky.social
FailSafe-ERA
@failsafeera.bsky.social
FailSafe-ERA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides transformative services to families and individuals impacted by incarceration through our Right Road Reentry and PGI Youth & Family Programs.
FailSafe-ERA office will be closed from December 22-January 3; however, we will respond to emails and phone calls. Our office will reopen on January 5! Enjoy your holiday season!!!
December 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A heartfelt thank you to the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Fredericksburg for their generous donation to our FailSafe-ERA Annual Holiday Shoppe.
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We are excited to announce that the FailSafe-ERA "Sounding the Alarm on Youth Violence" project received its first grant thanks to the FY26 Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund of the Community Foundation.
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, we pause with full hearts to thank our incredible community, partners, donors, volunteers, and dedicated staff. Your unwavering support allows us to serve, uplift, and transform lives every single day.
Juanita Shanks, CEO and Founder
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Juanita Shanks presents Deb Cain, the innovative Founder of Restorative Solutions, alongside Christopher Minor, a FailSafe-ERA Agent of Change.
youtu.be/p6Jvly0zWfA
#failsafeera #RestorativeSolutions #ChangeMakers #secondchances
FailSafe-ERA's Partnership with Restorative Solutions
Juanita Shanks introduces Deb Cain, Founder of Restorative Solutions and Christopher Minor, a FailSafe-ERA Agent of Change and a rundown on the partnership.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We are thrilled to announce that FailSafe-ERA has been awarded a grant from the Rappahannock Community Foundation, David Morgan fund. This funding will help our amazing reentry team and Rappahannock Regional Jail facilitators.
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The Inthrive Film Festival: FXBG at Germanna Community College
On November 1st they showcase the voices and talents of incarceration survivors.
Learn more
inthrivefilmfestival.org/fxbg
October 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
FailSafe-ERA is pleased to announce that Tonia Garnett has joined the FailSafe-ERA team. She is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, assisting clients in their recovery journey and helping them navigate community resources.
October 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Truly a remarkable evening at the Jam and Jazz Mission Benefit Concert. Thank you Matt Little, M.C Moncure and to all the new connections and generous donations. It was a perfect evening.
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Jazz Mission Benefit Concert for FailSafe-ERA
Truly a remarkable evening at the Jam and Jazz Mission Benefit Concert. Thank you Matt Little, M.C Moncure and to all the new connections and generous donations. It was a perfect evening.
youtu.be
October 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We are excited to introduce Mr. Tim Williams, FailSafe-ERA Reentry Program Manager: who facilitates our Tuesday evening Courage to Change Post-Release Interactive Journaling Program. His dedication ensures individuals have the support they need as they transition back into the community.
September 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We are excited to introduce Mr. Isaiah Landry, FailSafe-ERA Youth Program Manager: From once being a youth in trouble to now becoming an Agent of Change, Scholarship Recipient, and Leader, Isaiah is now leading our Caring Connections Youth Program to Prevent Generations of Incarceration.
September 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We are excited to share our new partnership with Dr. Elisabeth B. Nkem, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Founder & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Behavioral Health Services Holistic Wellness Group LLC
www.holisticwellnessgroup.org/
September 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Mark Your Calendars!
Please join us on September 26th at 7pm for the Jazz and a Mission Concert Series at Seacobeck Hall, UMW. They will be celebrating us!!! It's Free. We are so grateful when our work doesn't go unnoticed in the community!!!
September 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Please join us at this concert series...
August 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Please take a moment to listen to our newest podcast from Stories from the Other Side, A Conversation with Tonia Garnett
Once a participant in our Courage to Change interactive journaling program at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
youtu.be/NDkarY-RAfc
A Conversation with Tonia Garnett
It is my great pleasure to introduce Tonia Garnett. Once a participant in our Courage to Change interactive journaling program at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. Her story is one of courage, focus, and transformation. Tonia embraced change with determination and faith and her journey reminds us that change is always possible. Listen in to the story of a renewed and empowered Tonia.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Huge congratulations to these amazing women who completed 6 weeks of the Courage to Change Substance Use Interactive Journaling program.
August 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Why Behind Sounding the Alarm
In Virginia alone, 2,219 youth under age 18 were charged with violent crimes in 2023—and 3,671 youth were victims. s.
Join us in standing for our youth. The time to act is NOW.
www.failsafe-era.org/sounding-the...
August 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It is good to see Tonia on this side!!! We will be sharing her podcast and other exciting news soon, stay tuned!
#failsafeera #storiesfromtheotherside #secondchances #podcast
August 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
How cool is this: Failsafe-ERA Agent of Change and Scholarship Recipient, Isaiah Landry, President of the Toast of Fredericksburg Chapter of toastmasters international. We are so proud of Isaiah and all that he is accomplishing. And there’s more to come…
August 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
For everyone who supported “Sounding the Alarm”— thank YOU for caring! ❤️ We are just getting started. Next step: building a new playground in Olde Greenwich for the children.  Stay tuned and  get ready to help out!
August 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In case you missed it, here is a recap of some of our speakers and vendors who wanted to be part of our Sounding the Alarm event at Olde Greenwich!
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#failsafeera #soundingthealarm
Recap of Sounding the Alarm''s 1st Community Event at Olde Greenwich
In case you missed it, here is a recap of some of our speakers and vendors who wanted to be part of our Sounding the Alarm event at Olde Greenwich!
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August 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Thank you for the coverage FXBG!
Sounding the Alarm: Local Nonprofit Organization Raises Awareness On Youth Violence In The Community
FailSafe ERA will hold an initial outreach event in Olde Greenwich neighborhood August 9.
Jul 31, 2025
By Arianna Salvador, FXBG Advance
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Sounding the Alarm: Local Nonprofit Organization Raises Awareness On Youth Violence In The Community
FailSafe ERA will hold an initial outreach event in Olde Greenwich neighborhood August 9.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It’s time to take a stand on youth violence. Join us in sounding the alarm. Olde Greenwich is Ground Zero - we are just beginning…

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Five stabbed at car meetup in Spotsylvania County
Parents and law enforcement in Spotsylvania County are concerned after five young people were stabbed at a weekend car meetup. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports.
www.nbcwashington.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Getting Past Our Pasts: Clearing the Non-Convictions and Outdated Convictions that Still Hold Us Back Today
Wednesday, July 30, 730pm
Just show up on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8682619187
#reentry #virginiareentry #failsafeera
July 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM