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MAGEN Chicago SSO Candidate Sponsorship
Vetting
We aid in vetting proper candidates for this rigorous volunteer program. The vetting process includes initial and random drug screening, a comprehensive criminal background investigation, psychological screening, personal insurance requirements, and credential verification.
Medical Training
Our medical training, taught by the top-tier military, law enforcement, and medical personnel, covers critical lifesaving skills such as Stop the Bleed Certification, CPR & AED Certification, and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care training.
Greeter / Screener Training
Topics covered include awareness and preparedness skills, criminal and civil law, use of force by civilians, psychology and de-escalation, soft interrogation skills, scenario-based training, spotting hidden weapons, non-lethal defense options, and much more.
Firearms Training
We offer multi-level defensive firearms training and certifications modeled after law enforcement training modules and taught by law enforcement firearms instructors. Upon successful completion of the program, volunteers will have accrued more than 40 hours of firearms training provided to recruits at police academies in Illinois.
Advanced Training
SSOs will have opportunities to participate in additional advanced training seminars and courses with expert instructors from law enforcement, military, and contract security backgrounds, along with a required annual review of their credentials and renewal of their qualifications.
First-Year Shul Safety Officer Training Sponsorship
Full training of a Shul Safety Officer: $3600*
*Any sponsorship amount towards an individual’s SSO training will be accepted.
MAGEN Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible; check with your tax adviser.
Community-Wide Sponsorship Opportunities
Silver Sponsor: $540
A silver-level sponsor will have their name (or company name) included on our website and electronic newsletter for a year and get priority seating at any training class. They will also be listed as the headline sponsor for one community-wide Stop the Bleed class.
Stop The Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Class size 6-12
Gold Sponsor: $720
A gold-level sponsor will have their name (or company name) included on our website and electronic newsletter for a year and get priority seating and free attendance at any CCLSM training class or seminar, excluding firearms. They will also be listed as the headline sponsor for one community-wide CPR/AED Class.
A CPR/AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines. Class size 6-15
Platinum Sponsor: $1800
A platinum-level sponsor will have their name (or company name) included on our website and electronic newsletter for a year and get priority seating and free attendance at any CCLSM training class or seminar, including firearms. They will also be listed as the headline sponsor for one community-wide Safety / Security Seminar.
CCLSM Safety and Security seminars address the most urgent safety concerns facing the Jewish community in Chicago. Previous seminars have covered topics such as security in the home, self-defense, and the law, staying safe while on the street, and developing and managing shul security programs. Seminars are usually live-streamed with in-person and remote audiences, ranging from 25 – 150 participants
Our Chai Club
Join our Chai Club to make a difference!
At CCL Shul, we are dedicated to increasing the level of knowledge and commitment of every community member. All our programs and services are designed to raise awareness and provide valuable information about securing our community and Shuls.
Join the Chai Club and make a difference! The Chai Club is our group of friends and supporters that aims to meet the needs of the Jewish community.
"Chai" is synonymous with the Hebrew word for life (it has a numeric value of 18). In spiritual terms, the number 18 has a special quality of life. By joining the club with an investment of $18 you will become an integral part of a solid base. And In this way, it help to sustain the Jewish community's safety and awareness initiatives.
You can now become our partner in this worthwhile effort. Your membership will help us to continue grow our programs for our members, conferences, community education, and many more community safety initiatives.
You are free to select the amount of the contribution. As long as it’s in multiples of Chai - Life = 18, such as $18, $36, $54, $72. We can generate an automatic monthly debit to your credit card. You can always increase or decrease the amount.
It's easy, convenient, and really makes a difference! Please Join Our Chai Club Today.