Employer Testimonials

“I started Hot Chicken Takeover specifically to create fair chance employment opportunities. Well before starting this wild restaurant chain, I saw the positive impact fair chance candidates could make within a business and began chasing opportunities to do the work. Our business retains our team 3x better than our industry and has a rich culture of engagement and personal growth. I know our business is strong because our people are strong.”

– Joe DeLoss, Founder, Hot Chicken Takeover

“We hired an ICAN member as a key member of our team, and it was the best decision we’ve made! He’s an incredible asset – shows up with a great attitude every day, does quality work, and is a valued member of the team. More importantly, he gives back by mentoring other young men. Next time we need to hire, we know where to look!” 

– Aaron Thompson, Co-founder and CEO, HTP Homes Inc.

“We’ve all made mistakes; human beings have that in common. What we also have in common is our drive to do better – to earn an honest, livable wage; to help support our families; and to contribute value to society. At Televerde, our vision is to create opportunities for 10,000 currently and formerly incarcerated individuals because we know that providing people with criminal records, including those with felonies, with meaningful employment is key to safe, sustainable communities.”  

– Michelle Cirocco, Chief Social Responsibility Officer, Televerde; Executive Director, Televerde Foundation  

“At MOD, we believe you shouldn’t be defined by your past, but by what you do next. We’re a proud second chance employer and have found justice-involved individuals have the grit and resilience we value. This new resource, Hire ICAN!, will help us continue to find great talent.”

– Mary Douglas, Director of Community Engagement, MOD Pizza

“Second chance hiring and the Hire ICAN! resource are so important. Employment and access to other forms of economic security are critical for formerly incarcerated people to have a chance to prosper and be productive members of society.”

– Larry Krasner, District Attorney, Philadelphia

“Fair chance hiring is part of Checkr’s DNA. We are a technology company that conducts millions of background checks every year. We find every opportunity we can to integrate fairness tools into our platform because we deeply understand the impact that past records have on professional ambitions. We believe all candidates, regardless of their histories, should have a fair chance at a job. The Hire ICAN! website will make a world of difference. Checkr looks forward to a continuing collaboration with the CFSY to expand career opportunities for people who are formerly incarcerated.”

– Lauren Bell, Fair Chance Program Manager, Checkr