In 2015, we are proud to celebrate our 12th annual Making a Difference benefit banquet held each year in downtown Akron at Guys Party Center
This year's banquet, scheduled Friday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m., will include a delicious three-course meal, wonderful fellowship and a life changing experience.
Broken Chains Ministry (BCM) is proud to unveil its new mobile-friendly website. The website features new photos, recent video, a section devoted to special projects including the award-winning Urbean Cafe work force development program, the latest news, and various ways to take action to support the mission including the option to make a secure donation.
BCM extends sincere thanks to all of the partners who have contributed in various ways to the continued success of this important work.
The Akron Beacon Journal took the time to speak with Rev. Dennis Shawhan, Executive Director of Broken Chains Ministry, and Joy Rios, Urbean Cafe manager about what the mission of the cafe truly is. In the article, Dennis talks about the skills that BCM clients learn within the cafe environment. In addition to creating stability and a restored sense of personhood, these skills allow the staff to more easily transition to other job opportunities with a high rate of success.
Joy shares her personal story by narrating the events in her life that lead to her time in the penitentiary, the process of reformation, and the many ways Broken Chains Ministry and the Urbean Cafe have helped her restore her life.
Read the full article by visiting Ohio.com. Video by Smithberger Photography (April, 2014).
