December Letter
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Dear True Freedom Partner,
While 2021 started off with True Freedom still handcuffed by COVID lockdowns and restrictions and the devasting loss of our co-founder Gary Koly, Prospera Reentry (formerly known as True Freedom Enterprises)..
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cleveland is the poorest big city in America, with 20,000 homeless people living on our streets. 33% of Clevelanders live in poverty while 50% of Cleveland’s children live below the poverty line…
Read MoreAddiction Recovery
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True Freedom is still holding its Bible-based addiction recovery program, Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m., at its home-base location, 2005 Cypress Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109…
Read MoreBack at 2100
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Our Homeless Ministry began in 1994 when God spoke to an ex-convict working in a machine shop and told him to go and feed the homeless. That night, Emil Pocisk and his wife Sandy made a few sandwiches and drove around Cleveland looking for someone in need. Out of that calling grew a team of over 40 dedicated volunteers who faithfully serve hot meals and the love of Jesus Christ to the homeless in Cleveland every Saturday, rain or shine, sleet or heat…
Read MoreI Did Not Feel Like An Inmate
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By God’s grace, True Freedom sponsored the first ever “Yard Day” event at Grafton Correctional Institution. We performed an open-air service right in the middle of the prison compound, brought in four outside softball teams (two comprised completely of Amish men) to play in a softball tournament against two prison teams, and conducted a cookout for the entire population of 1400 prisoners. It was an amazing day!…
Read MoreMoments in the Word with Mike Swiger: Episode 23→
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Rejoice in the Lord! Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil doers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. Outward rituals have no spiritual value unless they are accompanied by a genuine conversion of the heart.
Read MoreGot Addictions?
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True Freedom is still holding its Bible-based addiction recovery program on Thursday evenings, 6:30 PM, at its home base location, 2005 Cypress Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109. If you are struggling with addiction or have a family member struggling, we invite you to come. Family members and supportive friends are welcome as well. If you would like more information, call Mark Stradiot at 216-202-3636 ext.702
Read MoreHope for a Brighter Future
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At the Juvenile Justice Center, Chaplain Smith met with a 15-year-old facing 15 years in prison for being an accessory to murder; the trigger man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder. After receiving Christ…
Read MoreWilling Servants
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A few years ago, at Grafton Reintegration Center, a computer lab was generously donated and installed by the Dalton foundation. True Freedom Ministries and inmates help support and run the lab. Currently, 9 classes are being taught weekly. When an inmate completes the necessary classes, he is certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist…
Read MoreHungry for the Word
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True Freedom Ministries is again teaching Alpha at Grafton Reintegration Center. Volunteer Don Tallidino teaches a class on Monday afternoons, and staff member David Wessel, with volunteer Ted Wood, teach a section of Alpha on Tuesday evenings…
Read MoreGary Koly Memorial Service
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Thursday, July 22nd at 6:30 pm, IN A MEMORIAL SERVICE AT Cuyahoga Valley Church, 5055 East Wallings Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Read MorePointing Young People to Jesus
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On March 1st, we were thrilled to be invited back into the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center. True Freedom has reestablished its regular presence in this facility through two of our chaplains, Pastor Dr. Jimmie Smith and Mark Stradiot…
Read MoreIn-Person Classes at GRC
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Following a pandemic-driven absence, True Freedom returned to Grafton Reintegration Center in April 2021! Bill Holko and Tom Spernoga are again facilitating our “Character Development” class, with Bill also leading “Stepping Up.”…
Read MoreMoments in the Word with Mike Swiger: Episode 22
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Episode 22: We need to look past our own wants and seek to fulfill the needs of others.
Read More14th Annual Golf Outing
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Save the date! 14th Annual Golf Outing! Monday, July 12, 2021 at Chagrin Valley Country Club, 4700 SOM Center Road, Moreland Hills, Ohio 44022. If you would like more information about our annual golf outing, please contact David Wessel at DWessel@TFMohio.com
Read MoreHis Light Still Shines
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While COVID shut down True Freedom’s in-person access to prisons, God was opening new doors for reaching our clients. Hope rushed in when “Truth for Life” (the teaching ministry of Alistair Begg) generously gave us thousands of books! And not just any books! These were sound, substantive means of grace for discipling those incarcerated…
Read MoreCompassionate Pursuit
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At a time when shelters are full and the homeless population is increasing, True Freedom is responding to meet the needs of these precious souls. Serving approximately 700 men and women sheltered by Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries, TF provides socks, underwear, personal hygiene items, winter hats, gloves, donated clothing, winter coats, hot soup, and sandwiches…
Read MoreBack Inside
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Since COVID struck last spring, True Freedom has used mass mailings and leveraged technology to reach our clients across the state. Then, on Monday, March 15, 2021, we were back in prison for the first time in a year. Praise the Lord for opening this door! Pastor Mark Stradiot was at Trumbull Correctional Camp facilitating a Christian-based Character Development Class. It was small, but it was good. One man even prayed to receive Christ. Lord willing, Mark will teach this class every Monday at 1:30 p.m. Also in March, five men from True Freedom Ministries were trained and approved to go back into Grafton Reintegration Center and Grafton Correctional Institution. The group included Michael Swiger, David Wessel, Mark Stradiot, Bill Holko, and Don Talladino. We hope to get back into Grafton in the near future. Chaplains Dr. J.D. Smith and Mark Stradiot are also in the process of reentering the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center. We are so grateful that God is granting True Freedom in-person access to our mission field again. We have really missed serving our clients in this way. Please pray that our efforts would be fruitful, bringing much glory to His Name
Read MoreMoments in the Word with Mike Swiger: Episode 21
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Having this unwavering faith in the all-powerful, loving Providence of God is Paul’s secret to peace and joy, regardless of his circumstances.
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