CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to join our growing network of more than 30 Corporate Sponsors. Our sponsors help us create safe communities through Restorative Justice programs.
20 Years of Impact
Broken Chains Ministry is a501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in its 20th year that has earned the GuideStar Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. This is the highest transparency seal that can be awarded to a nonprofit.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve public safety and support the local economy through faith-centered Restorative Justice programs. We help men and women make a fresh start following release from prison through spiritual and practical support.
More than 92% of all funds we receive directly fund our programs. Your tax-deductible gift generates measurable economic, social, and spiritual impact.
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To complete your Sponsorship form, click Become a Sponsor. To download our Sponsorship Form and complete it offline, click Download Sponsor Form mail your completed form to P.O. Box 502, Akron, Ohio, 44309, Attention Dennis Shawhan.
Contact Dennis Shawhan, executive director at 330-472-1166 or email dennis@brokenchainsministry.org.
Payment Options
Once your Sponsorship is confirmed, we invite you to mail your payment to P.O. Box 502, Akron, Ohio, 44309, Attention Dennis Shawhan, or remit payment via our Donate page. Each level is clearly identified.
Sponsorship levels & Benefits
DIAMOND
RUBY
GOLD
Platinum
bronze
SILVER
How Your Investment
Makes a Difference
Urbean Cafe
Workforce Development Program
Urbean Cafe has contributed more than $10 million to the local economy, saved taxpayers more than $5 million, and given more than 160 clients meaningful work since 2011. Employees give back to the community through stable work, residency, transportation, and payment of restitution.
Lydia’s Home Level II Recovery Residence
Our six-bed Recovery Residence for women in the City of Green is called Lydia’s Home. Lydia’s Home is our practical and spiritual response to the illegal opioid, fentanyl, and methamphetamine crisis in Ohio. Here, women recover from substance abuse in a safe home environment through a comprehensive program. Learn more here.
Outreach & Mentoring Programs
Our Outreach & Mentoring programs share God’s love with returning citizens and connect them with faith communities. Having a trusted mentor helps restore a sense of personhood. Research has found that most former offenders who are mentored will not commit another crime in the future. Learn more and meet the directors here.
Transparency
Broken Chains Ministry is a reputable 501(c)(3) nonprofit that 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 that oversees validation and compliance, monitor nstatus, and understand operational strength.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Ruby sponsor
GARMIER FARMS
Corporate sponsors
Individual Sponsors
Diamond
Dennis & Tamela Shawhan
Donald & Corrine Rohrbacher
John & Karen Wagner
Platinum
Eric & Valeria Van Dress
Gold
Christine Cox
Silver
Pampered by Paige
Table
Ken & Mary Anderson
Brian & Bobbi Armsey
Samuel Bond
Dan & Denise Gourley
Dan & Elisa Raicevich
Bill & Kerri Runion
Steve & Sue Bryk
Bronze
Donald & Mary Breece
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churches & Foundations
Broken Chains Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID Number 54-2139891. Broken Chains Ministry does not rate, recommend, endorse, or manage any sponsor company listed. Each entity has provided its logo with permission. All rights reserved.