March 9, 2009 - Chicago - A Safe Have, L.L.C (ASH) is participating for the first time in Chicago's famous St. Patrick's Day Parade as a salute to Chicago Christian Industrial League's (CCIL) "100" Year Anniversary!  The St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled to begin on March 14th at noon at Columbus and Balbo.  ASH float #11 will include both executive staff from ASH and CCIL, led by Brian Rowland, founder, CEO of ASH, Neli Vasquez-Rowland, Co-Founder, and Rick Roberts, former CCIL CEO and White House Point of Light Award Winner.

"ASH is honored to salute CCIL as the City's oldest homeless program founded in 1909.  CCIL restores families affected by poverty and homelessness by providing comprehensive programs and services that transform their lives and strengthen our community.  Our mission at A Safe Haven, L.L.C. is aligned with the mission of CCIL and we are proud to have CCIL as a valued partner serving the needs of those most "at risk" in the community," said Brian Rowland, CEO of ASH.

"We are looking forward to an exciting day in the spirit of celebrating both Chicago's famous St. Patrick's Day with other Chicago-based businesses and dignitaries, and the anniversary of CCIL," added Brian Rowland.

About A Safe Haven, L.L.C.

A Safe Haven, L.L.C. is a Social Economic Model providing and coordinating supportive recovery home housing, job training, affordable housing, and job placement services.  ASH's housing and case management services are available for people who are in recovery from diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction.  More than 28,000 people have participated in programs offered at ASH.  Through phased living arrangements, ASH has achieved great success in aiding in the long-term recovery of their residents, many of whom are referred from centers, State, local agencies among others.  A Safe Haven, L.L.C., KMA, L.L.C., an affordable housing management company and A Safe Haven Foundation are based in Chicago, Illinois.  www.ASafeHaven.com