In 2016, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction asked True Freedom Ministries to conduct character development classes in prisons across the state. Our curriculum is based on the book of Proverbs, and we are currently using…

There was a period of my life when I made one bad choice after another. I was completely lost, walking a path to a slow death, and I did not care. Ultimately, my chaos spilled over, costing…

We would like to announce that our Addiction Recovery Ministry, Reformers Unanimous (RU) is moving to 6:00 p.m as of November 1, 2018.

Four months ago, True Freedom Ministries launched a discipleship program for men from the homeless shelter at 2100 Lakeside. Every Monday we transport a group of these men to our Cypress Avenue location where they are treated to…

Is there life after being in prison? Mike Swiger, Executive Director of True Freedom Ministries, and Frank Sinito, CEO of the Millennia Companies discuss re-entry programs, helping inmates find jobs and ultimately to see unbelieving inmates become committed followers of Jesus Christ.

At our Thursday night addiction recovery meeting, Sandy Pocisk provides a Bible study for our clients’ children. Recently, God opened a door from the pain of Sandy’s past to bring hope to a hurting boy’s heart.

Mike Swiger runs True Freedom Enterprises. His goal is to find employment for ex-offenders after they’ve served their time. He said some employers are afraid to hire someone who has a troubled past. 

Executive Director Mike Swiger was featured on Channel 5 News recently to discuss True Freedom Enterprises. This program is giving hope to those incarcerated by offering a second chance to find meaningful employment.

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” –Luke 10:2 Would you prayerfully consider using your God-given abilities to advance His Kingdom for the glory of His Name?

With the estimated 67,000 people in Cuyahoga County who are dependent on opioids, including prescription painkillers and heroin, our desire is to provide addiction recovery programming….

With over 20,000 homeless people in Cleveland, by the end of October, our Homeless Ministry had already fed 12,316 hot meals to those living on the streets

True Freedom Ministries continues to fight addiction with the cross of Christ. Our Reformers Unanimous meetings take place on Thursday evenings with approximately 70-80 people in attendance. After establishing relationships with our clients through RU…

True Freedom would like to provide more addiction recovery programming at our new location on the west side of Cleveland. Those struggling with addictions would greatly benefit from daily accountability and additional programming. 

On April 21st, Mike Swiger had the privilege of delivering the final address at the Northeast Ohio Reentry Summit held at the Cleveland Convention Center, receiving a standing ovation. Over 250 potential employers, city and county officials, and…

In 2016 the administration at Grafton Correctional asked True Freedom to conduct character development classes to the men at the Grafton Reintegration Center (GRC).  On April 24th, 2017, a group of forty men began an intensive forty-five-week program based on the book of Proverbs.

On April 21st, Mike Swiger had the privilege of delivering the final address at the Northeast Ohio Reentry Summit that was held at the convention center.  Over 200 business leaders and correction professionals were in attendance. God continues to bless and open doors for True Freedom Ministries. 

True Freedom Ministries gratefully thanks the Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation for its $10,000 grant, which enabled us to renovate the restrooms in our Cypress Avenue Building, making them handicapped accessible.

Living the Word interviewed Executive Director Mike Swiger this week. The discussion revolved around the heroin epidemic, gangs in prisons, the various outreaches of True Freedom Ministries, and our Golf outing at Chagrin Valley Country Club on July 17, 2017. The radio interview will air next Monday and Tuesday. We praise the Lord for giving True Freedom this opportunity.

God continues to use True Freedom Ministries to disciple and give hope to those incarcerated. Below is a testimony from an inmate we serve: “I thank God for this Alpha course cause it’s letting me know there’s still hope for me regardless of my stained past. No one told me at the age of 16 the streets would mess my life up…

Reading is a gift that many take for granted. Unfortunately, many of the individuals we work with were never given this gift. God is using one volunteer, Ellen Naylor, to make a difference by teaching literacy at True Freedom.