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.
Join us this Saturday for Youth Empowerment Initiative as we focus on Communication & Public Speaking—essential skills for success in school, leadership, and life. Seats are filling fast. Don’t miss it! #YouthVoicesMatter #SoundTheAlarm #FailsafeERA #YouthDevelopment
February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Parents, give your child a space to grow their voice and confidence this Saturday! Our Youth Empowerment Initiative offers monthly topics, plus games, snacks, and prizes — all in a supportive environment.
#EmpoweredYouth #FailsafeERA #SoundTheAlarm
February 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Failsafe-ERA secures $460,000 in federal funding to advance evidence-based reentry programming and strengthen community safety in the Fredericksburg region.
February 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — and it shouldn’t be done alone. Our Family Roundtable Discussion Series is a judgment-free space for honest conversation, shared wisdom, and practical learning.
#FamilySupport #FailsafeERA
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Our Youth Empowerment Initiative helps young people build confidence, communication skills, and community — one month at a time. Each session features a new topic focused on growth and leadership.
#YouthEmpowerment #SoundTheAlarm #FailsafeERA
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Due to the weather challenges we are cancelling the January 31 Youth Empowerment event. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming youth empowerment initiatives.
January 28, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Mark Your Calendars for the FAILSAFE-ERA DESIGNER PURSE BINGO Fundraiser!
Multiple bingo rounds — each game features a NEW designer purse prize
Authentic designer handbags including Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade & more
Snacks & refreshments available
www.failsafe-era.org/bingo
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Introducing our FailSafe-ERA Family Roundtable Discussion Series Creating a Supportive Home Environment for Our Youth
Learn more about these upcoming discussions by visiting our website: www.failsafe-era.org/peer-recover
January 26, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Mark Your Calendar January 31st 10am-Noon
FailSafe-ERA Sounding the Alarm Youth Empowerment Initiative Workshop Conflict Resolution & Anger Management
Location: Zion Church of Fredericksburg
2222 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, Virginia
RSVP HERE
www.failsafe-era.org/youth-empowe...
January 25, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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
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
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
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