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    Oct 13, 2009, 11:07 PM
    Jobs for felons in or around the 60139 zip code
    I am a felon living in Glendale Heights, IL and I can't find a job to save my life. Where can I go to find employment that's in bicycle riding distance from said town?
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    Oct 13, 2009, 11:09 PM
    Hi, shortie432!

    Is Glendale Heights in or around the Chicago, IL area, please?

    Thanks!
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    Oct 13, 2009, 11:16 PM

    NW burbs of Chicago, maybe 7 or 8 miles east of the DuPage County Courthouse
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    Oct 13, 2009, 11:19 PM
    Hi again, shortie432!

    Have you heard about the Safer Foundation at all?

    Thanks!
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    Oct 13, 2009, 11:24 PM

    No I haven't. How would they be able to help me and where would I find the Safer Foundation?
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    Oct 13, 2009, 11:31 PM
    Please contact them. They can help you! What they do, is to help people who've had convictions to find employment and to get a fresh start at life. They're located in the Chicago, IL area and around where I live.

    Here is the link: Home - Safer Foundation

    You'll find contact information for them on the site.

    I'm wondering what sort of education, skills, job experience and training that you've already had. Would you mind sharing that? There also might be the possibility for you to be self-employed in some way.

    Thanks!
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    Oct 13, 2009, 11:33 PM
    So that others might also benefit by the information on this thread, here is the specific contact information for the Safer Foundation in the Chicago, IL area.

    Safer Foundation
    571 W. Jackson
    Chicago, IL 60661
    312-922-2200
    Fax: 312-922-0839

    Thanks!
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    Oct 14, 2009, 12:28 AM

    I have about 5 yrs in the food service industry; Portillo's, Domino's Pizza, Chuck E. Cheese, and a movie theater concession stand. I also have 3 yrs experience as a security officer in an office building and I also do some graphic design and freelance photography which I do not have any form of degree for.
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    Oct 14, 2009, 12:30 AM
    Thank you for the information about Safer Foundation! I plan on giving them a call and setting up an appointment. Also, I only have a high school diploma.
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    Oct 14, 2009, 12:36 AM
    Do you have a resume all formatted and ready to give to a potential employer or someone who can help you, please?

    Thanks!
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    Oct 14, 2009, 12:38 AM
    There may also be some educational opportunities available through the Safer Foundation. I would suggest asking them about anything that they have to offer.

    I'm glad that you're going to be giving them a call! :)

    Thanks!
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    Oct 14, 2009, 12:47 AM

    Thank you!
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    Oct 14, 2009, 12:48 AM

    I do have a resume printed, but I'd just have to update it. Thank you for your help tonight!
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    Oct 14, 2009, 12:51 AM
    You're very welcome and thank you for the opportunity to help you!

    I wish and hope only the best for you, shortie432!

    Would you please let me know, on this thread, how things go for you? Okay!

    Thanks!
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    Oct 14, 2009, 12:53 AM

    No problem.
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