Prepare
Equip people with practical, life-saving skills before an emergency happens.
About Philly Be Safe
Community-rooted. Preparedness-driven.
Philly Be Safe is a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit strengthening communities through practical training, youth development, education and opportunity.
Our Identity
A community preparedness and resilience nonprofit.
Philly Be Safe was built around a simple idea: communities become stronger when people have practical skills, meaningful support and access to opportunity.
That work includes emergency preparedness training, youth development, school-based support, reentry and workforce programming, family engagement and partnerships across Philadelphia and the surrounding region.
Educate
Use programs and real-world learning to strengthen decision-making and confidence.
Create Opportunity
Connect youth, adults and returning citizens to skills, pathways and certifications.
Build Resilience
Strengthen families, organizations and neighborhoods through sustained community engagement.
Leadership
Dion Deans, M.S.
Founder & Executive DirectorOrganization materials identify Deans as a school culture and student support professional, veteran and Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor. Philly Be Safe's leadership model connects professional experience with direct community engagement.
Institutional Relationships
Ready to work across sectors.
Philly Be Safe's community model is designed to support partnerships with schools, municipalities, nonprofits, businesses and faith-based organizations.
School District of PhiladelphiaApproved Vendor
American Red CrossCPR/AED Training Program (Associate)
Coalition of NonprofitsMember
Our PromiseOne Program.
One Program.
One Person.
One Block at a Time.
The mission gives Philly Be Safe room to respond to changing community needs while remaining centered on people, practical action and stronger neighborhoods.