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.
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.
RESTORE HOPE & OPPORTUNITY™ to individuals in crisis by providing treatment, housing, support services, and career pathways.
To overcome all disparities in accessing affordable housing and comprehensive healthcare.
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.
We act with honesty, ethical behavior, transparency, and accountability.
We treat everyone with dignity, courtesy, and fairness, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
We approach our work with empathy, kindness, and a genuine desire to offer support, alleviate suffering, and improve lives.
We strive for the highest quality in our programs, services, and operations, continuously seeking improvement and innovation.
We foster an environment of cooperation, open communication, and shared responsibility.
We embrace personal and professional growth opportunities, adapting to changing needs and incorporating best practices.
We celebrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing the strength in our differences.
A smile is a powerful currency. Share it generously with everyone you encounter.
Every interaction—whether with a client or colleague—is an opportunity for growth. Be positive and present as you engage with clients and teammates.
Be accountable and respectful to our clients, our colleagues, and ourselves as we communicate and meet commitments.
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.
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!
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.
Our leadership team brings decades of nonprofit experience, with diverse expertise in healthcare, finance, education and more. Their skills in strategic planning, operations, and business development enhance our mission and foster collaboration, ensuring our continuum of care is delivered with accountability and compassion.
President/Director
mmulroe@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-g-mulroe-24b76644/
Vice President of Operations
jamend@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-amend/
Vice President of Information Technology
jcomeau@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfcomeau/
Vice President of Programs
nithin@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithin-kalvakota/
Chief Financial Officer
jlosch@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnloschcfo/
Vice President of Housing and Recovery
margaritan@asafehaven.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margarita-nieves-gonzalez-91897934/
Executive Vice President
sam@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-mulroe-4a163b101/
Vice President of Development
asickon@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-sickon/
Director of Compliance & Quality Assurance
scsonka@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-csonka-lcsw-80098059/
Director of Food Services
mgalbreath@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-galbreath-96b633b0/
Assistant Controller
rgreenfield@asafehaven.org
Director of Development
alathen@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-lathen-a326b998/
Director of Employment and Education
jmartin@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-martin/
Director of Human Resources
jnorris@asafehaven.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-norris-970100a5/
Director of Landscape Services
ksokol@asafehaven.org
A Safe Haven Foundation’s Advisory Board plays a crucial role by providing advice and recommendations to our management team. Focused on fundraising, creating impactful events, and serving as ambassadors and public advocates for the Foundation, our board is dedicated to making a difference.
We are seeking passionate, diverse leaders to join us. Your expertise and commitment can help us transform Chicago by innovating homeless services and workforce development programs. Join us in making a lasting impact on thousands of lives each year.
To learn more about how you can be a part of our efforts, consider joining our Advisory Board and complete our inquiry form.
To learn more about how you can be a part of our efforts, consider joining our Advisory Board.
(ASHF Adv Board Overview 2024 V4 Final)
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.
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.
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.
Your generous donation can be a life-changing gift for someone in need. With your support, we can empower our most vulnerable neighbors to rise from homelessness and embrace new beginnings.
Your time and effort can make a world of difference. Join us in creating a brighter future for our community. Together, we can make lasting change.
A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals in crisis through treatment, housing, support services, and career pathways. By joining our efforts, you become part of a powerful force for change, impacting lives and the fabric of our city, turning setbacks into stories of resilience, hope, and opportunity.
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 36-4444200