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
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!!!
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
A heartfelt thank you to the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Fredericksburg for their generous donation to our FailSafe-ERA Annual Holiday Shoppe.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
On November 1st they showcase the voices and talents of incarceration survivors.
Learn more
inthrivefilmfestival.org/fxbg
October 30, 2025 at 10:37 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
On November 1st they showcase the voices and talents of incarceration survivors.
Learn more
inthrivefilmfestival.org/fxbg
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
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.
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. 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.
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 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.
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/
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
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/
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Founder & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Behavioral Health Services Holistic Wellness Group LLC
www.holisticwellnessgroup.org/
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!!!
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
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!!!
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!!!
Please join us at this concert series...
August 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Please join us at this concert series...
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
Huge congratulations to these amazing women who completed 6 weeks of the Courage to Change Substance Use Interactive Journaling program.
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...
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
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...
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...
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
#failsafeera #storiesfromtheotherside #secondchances #podcast
August 18, 2025 at 3:07 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
#failsafeera #storiesfromtheotherside #secondchances #podcast
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
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…
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
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!
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
Wednesday, July 30, 730pm
Just show up on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8682619187
#reentry #virginiareentry #failsafeera
July 23, 2025 at 7:23 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
Wednesday, July 30, 730pm
Just show up on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8682619187
#reentry #virginiareentry #failsafeera
We are excited to share this great partnership with Sophia Blake and Sustained Life, Inc. for Soul ReSet Kits (male and female) designed to promote wellness, dignity, and holistic support for individuals reentering society after incarceration.
July 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We are excited to share this great partnership with Sophia Blake and Sustained Life, Inc. for Soul ReSet Kits (male and female) designed to promote wellness, dignity, and holistic support for individuals reentering society after incarceration.
Had to capture this picture of Al Macklin (blue shirt), one our Class Facilitators at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, embracing one of our class participants on the outside!!!
#failsafeera #virginiareentry #secondchances #virginiareentryorganization #educationnotincarceration #planningdistrict16
#failsafeera #virginiareentry #secondchances #virginiareentryorganization #educationnotincarceration #planningdistrict16
July 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Had to capture this picture of Al Macklin (blue shirt), one our Class Facilitators at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, embracing one of our class participants on the outside!!!
#failsafeera #virginiareentry #secondchances #virginiareentryorganization #educationnotincarceration #planningdistrict16
#failsafeera #virginiareentry #secondchances #virginiareentryorganization #educationnotincarceration #planningdistrict16
Celebrating Nick, Makayla, and baby Jack with members of the FailSafe-ERA Board. We pray God’s blessings over them!!!
June 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Celebrating Nick, Makayla, and baby Jack with members of the FailSafe-ERA Board. We pray God’s blessings over them!!!
Thank you Vicki Lynch, Baker-in-Chief, of Hope and More Bakery. We had a great time “really” learning how to decorate cookies while at the same time enjoying the company of some of our support group members. There was laughter, tears, and celebration of our prized cookie decorations.
June 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Thank you Vicki Lynch, Baker-in-Chief, of Hope and More Bakery. We had a great time “really” learning how to decorate cookies while at the same time enjoying the company of some of our support group members. There was laughter, tears, and celebration of our prized cookie decorations.
Thank you to Rob Marcus, Blue Stallion Solutions, for the invaluable leadership training provided to our team. At FailSafe-ERA we are committed to developing strong, purpose-driven leaders who are making an impact in our community.
June 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thank you to Rob Marcus, Blue Stallion Solutions, for the invaluable leadership training provided to our team. At FailSafe-ERA we are committed to developing strong, purpose-driven leaders who are making an impact in our community.
FailSafe-ERA Board members had a fantastic Sunday at FredNats Stadium for the Chuck-a-Ball Fundraiser! We sold out of all our balls and made valuable connections with prospective partners, clients, and employers. A successful day of fun, fundraising, and community engagement!”
May 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
FailSafe-ERA Board members had a fantastic Sunday at FredNats Stadium for the Chuck-a-Ball Fundraiser! We sold out of all our balls and made valuable connections with prospective partners, clients, and employers. A successful day of fun, fundraising, and community engagement!”
FailSafe-ERA would like to honor all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protecting our freedoms and rights. Rest in Peace Brave Warriors and Grateful for Your Service.
May 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
FailSafe-ERA would like to honor all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protecting our freedoms and rights. Rest in Peace Brave Warriors and Grateful for Your Service.