Changed Lives. Restored Families. Eternal Impact. 2025 Year in Review

A Story of Redemption

When Marcus (Name changed for privacy) was baptized inside prison this year, nearly 100 men stood and applauded. Just two years ago, he was known for anger, isolation, and hopelessness. He had burned bridges with his family and had resigned himself to a life defined by incarceration. Then he walked into a True Freedom Bible study.

Week after week, volunteers met with him. He attended Alpha. He joined Character Development. He sat through Celebrate Recovery even when he didn’t want to. Slowly, walls began to fall. Letters were written to his children. Phone calls were made. Forgiveness was asked.

This year, Marcus not only surrendered his life to Christ—he was baptized, began mentoring younger inmates, and is preparing for work-release through Prospera. For the first time in his adult life, he speaks about being a father, not a felon.

Marcus’ story is not an exception. It represents what God is doing across Ohio through your faithful partnership.

Prison Ministry Impact – 2025

• 47,975 incarcerated men and women attended services and programs

• 2,489 services, classes, and outreach events conducted

• 1,564 commitments or rededications to Jesus Christ

• 195 baptisms inside prison walls

• 847 one-on-one crisis counseling sessions

• 1,860 letters written to inmates

• 17,278 volunteer hours invested

Behind every number is a name. Behind every statistic is a soul. Nearly 200 baptisms took place this year—public declarations that Christ is stronger than chains.

Prospera Reentry – Restoring Dignity Through Work

Redemption does not stop at salvation. It continues through responsibility.

Prospera Reentry provides meaningful employment opportunities for incarcerated men and women preparing to return home. Through structured work-release partnerships, participants earn competitive wages, pay court fines and child support, and build savings accounts for reentry.

Many leave prison not with debt—but with dignity. Not with fear—but with a plan.

Homeless Ministry – Compassion in Action

Our outreach continues on the streets of Cleveland.

• 20,800 hot meals served

• 36,455 garments and toiletry items distributed

• 4,225 volunteer hours dedicated to outreach

Each meal opens a conversation. Each conversation opens a door. Each door opens the possibility of hope.

Looking Ahead

We believe the next three years will be the most significant in our history. Doors are opening in additional facilities. Work-release partnerships are expanding. Families are being reunited. But the need remains great.

When you support True Freedom Ministries and Prospera Reentry, you are not simply funding programs. You are saving souls and equipping hands for eternity.

Would you prayerfully consider making a one-time or monthly donation to support True Freedom Ministries for 2026?

www.truefreedomministries.com/donate