Cannabis is legal in Michigan, but the ghost of prohibition continues to haunt us.

501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization.
All donations are tax deductible.

Our mission is to help right the wrongs caused from cannabis prohibition by seeking out opportunities to lift up individuals harmed by the war on cannabis.

The Redemption Foundation is focused on:

Working to free non-violent cannabis prisoners from jail/prison.
Providing financial, legal, and emotional support to federal cannabis prisoners across the country.
Educating leaders about the needed changes to our criminal justice system.
Offering a free expungement programs to qualifying applicants in the state of Michigan.
Partnering with skilled trades and cannabis industry leaders to support or develop prisoner re-entry programs that help people gain jobs in Michigan’s cannabis industry.
Supporting like-minded organizations and individuals to expand The Redemption Foundation’s capacity and reach.

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The Redemption Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Advisory Board

The Redemption Foundation’s work is guided by cannabis industry professionals and policy experts from across the state of Michigan. Our advisory board includes:

Bob Baldori Musician and Attorney

Dennis Corey Retired and Former Federal Cannabis Prisoner ("The Okemos 7")

Josh Covert, Attorney CEO Meds Cafe

Reggie "Reg" Davis President, CeaseFire Youth Initiative

Drew Driver CEO Driven Grow

Dori Edwards CVO and Managing Partner, Artemis Brands, Owner and CEO High Hempress Cannabis.

Hon. James R. Giddings Circuit Judge, Retired

Jeffrey Hank Attorney, Hank Law PLLC

Josh Hovey Vice President, Martin Waymire

Jeff Irwin State Senator

Lawrence Jamirrillo Cannabis Activist and Businessman

Jamie Lowell Michigan Cannabis Pioneer

Kevin McKinney President, McKinney & Associates

Mark Passerini, Co-founder The Om Of Medicine

Kevin Pybus, Owner/Operator Truu Cannabis

Sam Rosinski Managing Director Fresh Coast Extracts

Anqunette Sarfoh Board Member, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association

Robin Schneider Executive Director, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association

Dennis Schornack Retired Policy Advisor to Governors Engler and Snyder

Chris Silva Cannabis Activist and Retail Manager, Pharmhouse Wellness, Redemption Cannabis

Rick Thompson Owner, Michigan Cannabis Business Development Group

Send us a Message

Ryan Basore
CEO, Redemption Cannabis
[email protected]

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November 11, 2021

Great Lakes Expungement Network launches to help cannabis offenders clear their records

May 20, 2021

Michigan Cannabis Freedom Coalition (MCFC) Announces the Release of Cannabis Prisoner Michael Thompson Following Pardon from Gov. Whitmer

January 28, 2021

Statement on Gov. Whitmer commuting sentence of Michigan cannabis prisoners

December 22, 2020

The Redemption Foundation partners with The Last Prisoner Project to launch the Michigan Cannabis Prisoner Release Campaign

October 20, 2020

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August 6, 2020

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