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

Our award-winning workforce development program, Urbean Cafe has contributed more than $8.5 million in economic impact since 2011and helped more than 160 employees succeed.*

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

Our outreach and mentoring programs share the love of God with formerly-incarcerated citizens and connect them with faith communities.

Wayside matching gift Nov. 29 - Dec. 2

Bring your gift for Broken Chains Ministry to Wayside Furniture in Akron on Thanksgiving weekend, and it will be matched. This special offer applies to all gifts up to $100 by check or money order received Nov. 29 to Dec. 2.

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20 Year Achievements

**$8.5 million** in regional economic impact.
**$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

Established in 2017, Lydia’s Home provides a mentored, curriculum-based, 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.

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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.