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Virginia Reentry Services

FAILSAFE-ERA is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides educational opportunities, rehabilitative reentry services, an access to community resources to
adult men, women, families affected by incarceration.

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RIGHT ROAD
REENTRY

Empowering and restoring hope to inmates and returning citizens (the formerly incarcerated).

PGI Youth & Family

PGI
(PREVENTING GENERATIONS OF INCARCERATION)

Promotes family reunification and provides supportive services to prevent generations of incarceration. 

THE EUGENE MELVIN MELCHIOR ll SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

 EUGENE MELVIN MELCHIOR ll SCHOLARSHIP

Providing 2 scholarships to returning citizens and family member.

Stories from the Other Side

Stories from the Otherside Podcast

By FailSafe-Era

Sharing the unique perspectives of those who’ve been affected by incarceration, and providing context through their stories in an attempt to humanize the individuals featured and to educate the general public on the culture of incarceration.

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Trailor for Agents of Change

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Documentary

"AGENTS OF CHANGE"

Real People, Real Stories

We are proud to share the stories of these individuals who have the courage to change.  Directed and Produced by

 Lee Mooring, owner of  All About One Ministry. You will be able to watch episodes that will move and inspire you. 

Your past doesn't define your future.

LATEST NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS 

Stay updated on our latest news and projects. Make sure to signup for our monthly newsletter and

follow us on social media  @failsafeera

juanita shanks

Brian Freeman and Juanita Shanks--turning pain into purpose.   Brian is a former area police officer--he did time--and now is running Konnect Ministries in Spotsylvania. It's a residential recovery home for men.  We discuss the We Work employment program and "Sounding the Alarm" on youth violence. 

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Friday, June 20, 2025

PGI Conference

(Preventing Generations of Incarceration) Conference

Theme: "Bridging Generations, Building Support"

This conference, in partnership with Germanna Community College and the Virginia Counselors of Social Justice, focuses on breaking cycles of incarceration through collaboration and education.

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Check out the FailSafe-ERA Program Calendar of Events.

We have something for everyone!!!

  • Caring Connections Support Group
    Caring Connections Support Group
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 17
    FailSafe-ERA
    May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM
    FailSafe-ERA, 1972 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA
    A caring community of people working together to build hope, strength, and connection for the journey ahead.
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  • Toastmasters of Fredericksburg
    Toastmasters of Fredericksburg
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 26
    Fredericksburg
    May 26, 2025, 7:00 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM
    Fredericksburg, 1972 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA
    In a supportive community, members are empowered to meet personal and professional communication and public speaking goals.
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THANK YOU to OUR SPONSORS and PARTNERS
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