OUR STORY

Compassion in Action

Since its inception, A Safe Haven Foundation has assisted more than 130,000 people in regaining their footing and rediscovering their potential by providing food, shelter, access to treatment, education, workforce training, and job placement. 

A Safe Haven Foundation was created to provide housing, support services, and resources to individuals and families in crisis, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and long-term stability.

Our model ensures continuous care, guiding individuals in crisis toward recovery and opportunity.

A Safe Haven Foundation is a comprehensive community-focused organization that serves over 3,000 individuals annually, including veterans and youth. We recognize that a client’s needs will vary, so we offer individualized case management for each client. We collaborate to create holistic goals and direct individuals to the services that will help them succeed. This effort begins with our dedicated team and resources.

These initiatives empower individuals, unite families, and stabilize neighborhoods, ultimately fostering vibrant communities. In essence, we help save lives.

Our Mission

RESTORE HOPE & OPPORTUNITY™ to individuals in crisis by providing treatment, housing, support services, and career pathways.

Our Vision

To overcome all disparities in accessing affordable housing and comprehensive healthcare.

Our Core Values

At A Safe Haven Foundation, our values guide our interactions with integrity, respect, and compassion. We strive to meet people where they are, treat everyone with respect and understand where they come from and where they want to go. Through collaborative teamwork, continuous learning, and an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, we work toward excellence in serving our staff, stakeholders, funders and our community.

Integrity

We act with honesty, ethical behavior, transparency, and accountability.

Respect

We treat everyone with dignity, courtesy, and fairness, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Compassion

We approach our work with empathy, kindness, and a genuine desire to offer support, alleviate suffering, and improve lives.

Excellence

We strive for the highest quality in our programs, services, and operations, continuously seeking improvement and innovation.

Collaborative Teamwork

We foster an environment of cooperation, open communication, and shared responsibility.

Continuous Learning


We embrace personal and professional growth opportunities, adapting to changing needs and incorporating best practices.

Inclusive Diversity

We celebrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing the strength in our differences.

A SAFE HAVEN SERVICE BEHAVIORS

Kindness Amplified

A smile is a powerful currency. Share it generously with everyone you encounter.

Maintaining a positive
environment

Community Connection

Every interaction—whether with a client or colleague—is an opportunity for growth. Be positive and present as you engage with clients and teammates.

Building our A Safe Haven Foundation community

Respect & Accountability

Be accountable and respectful to our clients, our colleagues, and ourselves as we communicate and meet commitments.

Driving an accountable
culture

One Mission, One Team

We are one team with a singular mission. Be resolute in assisting each client, take ownership of solutions, and never hesitate to collaborate with your colleagues to make a meaningful impact for our clients.

Delivering excellent service and
outcomes

WHERE PASSION MEETS PURPOSE.

Join our dynamic team and be part of an organization that values kindness, respect, innovation, collaboration, and growth. Click the button to explore exciting career opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and the compassion that drives us forward. Your future starts here!

Meet our Board of Directors

Our diverse board brings a wealth of experience to A Safe Haven Foundation, enhancing our efforts to eliminate homelessness and poverty while creating opportunities for those in need. Comprised of leaders from finance, healthcare, law, social services, and community advocacy, our unique skills and understanding of community challenges empower us to navigate these complexities with confidence. Together, we are committed to transforming Chicagoland through innovative support services and workforce development programs, making a lasting impact on thousands of lives each year.

Mark Mulroe, JD, MBA

President/Director

President, A Safe Haven Foundation

Jamil Bou-Saab, PE

Director

Executive Vice President, TERRA Engineering, Ltd.

Tariq H. Butt, MD

Director

Vice President of Health Affairs,
Access Community Health Network

John Caltagirone

Director

Leadership Mentor, LU Partners

Tonita Cheatham

Director

Executive Director, Community Affairs,
BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois

Mark Doyle

Director

Founder at Rags of Honor LC3

Sydney C. Holman

Director

Senior Principal, Cozen O’Connor

John Losch, CPA

Treasurer

Chief Financial Officer, LU Partners

Esther Macchione

Director

Principal, Prestige Health

Chandra Vedak, MD

Director

Chief Medical Officer, A Safe Haven LLC

Our Accountability

At A Safe Haven Foundation, we are dedicated to upholding high standards. We prioritize transparency in our operations to ensure that stakeholders understand how we use resources in our mission to combat homelessness and poverty. This commitment to openness builds trust and fosters community support.

Annual Impact Reports

Our annual reports provide a detailed account of our initiatives and achievements over the past year. These reports outline the programs we have implemented and the impact we have made in supporting individuals and families in crisis. By sharing this information, we keep our community informed about our progress and ongoing efforts.

Financial Statements

In compliance with IRS and federal regulations, A Safe Haven Foundation shares our 990 financial statements on our website. To maintain our tax- exempt status under section 501(c)(3), we operate exclusively for exempt purposes, ensuring that none of our earnings benefit any private shareholder or individual.

We offer city-wide housing opportunities for those who need it most.

We prepare people for culinary, landscaping, security, and welding work.
We move adult learners into post-secondary education, training, and employment.
We provide access to A Safe Haven L.L.C. licensed pharmacy, serving community needs.
We provide comprehensive behavioral health services in partnership with A Safe Haven LLC.
We help clients reach their service plan goals through coaching and strategic thinking.