War On Drugs: Treatment a Better Weapon to End Demand for Drugs
Non-Profit Spotlight: A Safe Haven Streetwise Magazine
A City Prepares for a Warm Long-Term Forecast
CHICAGO — The Windy City is preparing for a heat wave — a permanent one. Climate scientists have told city planners that based on current trends, Chicago will feel more […]
A Safe Haven Foundation (quick and easy ways to make a difference)
It started as so many great friendships do—in the spectator stands—cheering on their children. Kathy Wirtz’s and Carol Carroll’s sons played on the same Loyola Academy hockey team. The women cemented […]
A Safe Haven: Alumni leave finance to help those in addiction recovery
In the early-1990s, Neli Vazquez-Rowland (BA ’85) and her husband, Brian Rowland (BBA ’89), were flourishing in the financial field. She was a successful financial advisor, managing portfolios for the […]
The N Beat: Finding a Way Home Again (ASHF resident Marisol and her daughter Esmaralda tell their story)
March 26, 2011 (WLS) — Hosted by Theresa Gutierrez, with special contributions by ABC7’s John Garcia, THE N BEAT will put a face on homelessness in Chicago’s Latino community. THE N […]
Lyric Opera’s “Hercules” puts modern twist on soldiers’ difficulties coming home (ASHF clients identify with on-stage trauma)
A new production at the Lyric Opera of Chicago that opens tonight uses an ancient tale to explore a modern problem. It fast-forwards Handel’s “Hercules” to America, today. Hercules becomes an American general […]
Chicago charities help people living in poverty
Theresa Gutierrez September 16, 2010 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — The need for help keeps growing. More people in America are now living in poverty. According to the Census bureau, it’s the most […]
Haiti Evacuees in Crisis in Chicago at A Safe Haven
A Safe Haven Foundation/CCIL hosted over 240 survivors of the Haiti Earthquake in Chicago. It is an amazing story of a Community of Public/Private and Community Volunteers and Donors coming […]
Group creates A Safe Haven for recovery
ABC 7 Chicago