Transforming Lives Through
Restorative Justice

Welcome to Broken Chains Ministry. Our mission is to improve public safety and support the local economy by reducing recidivism through faith-centered Restorative Justice programs.

 

Our Programs

20th Anniversary Highlights, 2024

Our award-winning workforce development program, Urbean Cafe has contributed more than $10 million in economic impact, helped more than 160 employees succeed, and saved taxpayers $5 million since 2011.

Lydia’s Home, our residential recovery program for women in the City of Green, is helping women transform their lives.

Our Outreach & Mentoring programs share the love of God with returning citizens and help them connect with faith communities.

Restorative Justice Impact

  • $10 million in regional economic impact.

  • $5 million taxpayer dollars saved.

  • $2.5 million invested in Summit County correctional facilities.

  • 80,000 Chaplain assistance responses.

  • 60,000 Bibles, New Testaments, and spiritual references distributed.

  • 20,000 Volunteer hours (in-person & virtual). 

  • 19,000 Chaplain and volunteer visits.

  • 1,500 Bible study sessions & chapel services.

  • 300 Discipleship Program graduates.

  • 160 Urbean Cafe program employees.

Lydia’s Home Celebrates
Seven Years in 2024

Lydia’s Home provides a mentored, faith-centered recovery program for women in a safe home environment.

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GuideStar Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency

Broken Chains Ministry has earned the GuideStar Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. This is the highest seal of transparency awarded to a nonprofit.

Candid is a GuideStar nonprofit that focuses on governance and accountability for nonprofits. It helps oversee validation and compliance, monitor ongoing nonprofit status, and understand operational strength.

 

Restorative Justice

Our mission is based upon Restorative Justice which includes a collaborative relationship with the judicial system that improves public safety and saves taxpayer dollars while supporting clients through faith-centered recovery, workforce development, restitution, and accountability.

Our Five Pillars

  • Faith-centered Programs & Education.

  • Workforce Development.

  • Identity Restoration.

  • Mentoring.

  • Advocacy.

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