Akron’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit jail and prison ministry founded by Dennis Shawhan kicks off its 15th year this month. Since its inception, Broken Chains Ministry (BCM) has grown to include a full-service café in downtown Akron, a home ownership program and a revolutionary women’s recovery home.
Akron’s Broken Chains Ministry is celebrating the successful grand opening of its first residential recovery home for women in Summit County. Located in Green, Lydia's Home comfortably accommodates six residents, supporting them in recovery from substance abuse and incarceration.
Visit Wayside Furniture Giving Weekend Nov. 24-26
Donations up to $100 will be MATCHED by Wayside Furniture! Proceeds will benefit Lydia's Home, our faith response to the opioid crisis, as well as our Workforce Development and Reentry programs!
More than 380 people from the community gathered to celebrate this year’s 14th annual Making the Difference Banquet including former offenders, judges, court officials, members of law enforcement, court officials, ministry leaders, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, business owners, and members of the recovery community in Stark County. Together we raised more than $50,000 to support ongoing BCM initiatives including Lydia’s Home, and saved thousands more through the in-kind donations of goods and services.
Make plans now to join Broken Chains Ministry (BCM) to celebrate its fourteenth annual "Making the Difference" banquet scheduled Friday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Guys Party Center of Akron.
Join Broken Chains Ministry (BCM) for its Third Annual Bike for Mike 3-mile Ride and 1-mile Walk on May 20 at 9:00 a.m. at Lake High School (LHS) Stadium in Uniontown, Ohio. The goal of this family friendly event is to raise money for Lydia’s Home, a supportive housing recovery and mentoring program for women
DOUBLE YOUR DOUGH in November with a matching gift from Wayside Furniture of Akron.
This mail-only campaign is valid on all donations up to and including $100.
Through this unique annual program, Broken Chains Ministry aims to raise $20,000 to support its mission of restorative justice through faith based programs, mentoring, identity restoration, holiday gifts for children and families and workforce readiness.
