CHAPLAIN OTTO MINISTRIES

Across the United States, thousands of incarcerated veterans struggle with the invisible wounds of service—trauma, anger, and despair that too often leave them feeling forgotten. Chaplain Otto Ministries meets these men and women where they are, providing trauma-informed, faith-based anger management programs that foster healing, resilience, and dignity.

Proven Results in Ohio

Since March 2024, our in-person programs have delivered measurable transformation:
• 121 incarcerated veterans served through structured, 12-week classes
• 9 full program cycles completed inside Ohio prisons
• 89% of participants show measurable emotional improvement, including reduced anger and greater self-control
• 72% of participants report stronger family connections after engaging in our curriculum
• 68% demonstrate improved conflict-resolution skills, reducing the risk of prison infractions
• Established the first-ever American Legion Post inside an Ohio prison, creating belonging and leadership opportunities for veterans behind bars

These results prove that when veterans are given tools for healing, they rise. They restore dignity, rebuild relationships, and inspire others to do the same.

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National Expansion Through Edovo

Building on our proven success in Ohio, we have now launched our first digital program on Edovo, a leading secure education platform serving U.S. prisons. This milestone represents the beginning of our nationwide expansion, with the potential to reach over 930,000 incarcerated learners—including tens of thousands of veterans who would otherwise have no access to our program.

Through Edovo, we have created a digital anger management and healing curriculum specifically for veterans. This platform allows us to:
• Deliver structured lessons directly into prisons nationwide
• Gather unique, real-time data on program engagement and learning outcomes
• Scale our impact beyond the walls of Ohio, reaching veterans across the country with tools for emotional healing and transformation

Edovo equips us not only to serve more veterans but also to measure outcomes in new ways—providing donors and stakeholders with hard evidence of program effectiveness at scale. This innovation ensures accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

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Stories of Impact – In Their Own Words

The heart of our mission is best told by the veterans themselves. These excerpts, taken directly from handwritten testimonies in our classes, reveal the depth of transformation:

“Before this program, I carried nothing but anger. I didn’t think I could change. Now I finally understand my triggers, and I can face life with hope.”

“For the first time in years, I feel like someone sees me as more than an inmate. I’m a veteran. I’m a person who still has value.”

“This class gave me tools to control my anger and the strength to reconnect with my family. My children are proud of me again.”

“I never thought healing was possible in here. But I’ve found peace I didn’t know I could have.”

These handwritten testimonies are more than words on paper—they are living proof that healing is possible. Each story affirms that with the right support, incarcerated veterans can rebuild their lives, restore broken relationships, and inspire others to choose a path of dignity and hope.

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Why Your Support Matters

Your generosity fuels both in-person transformation and national digital expansion through Edovo. Every gift directly funds teaching, prison visits, digital production, and platform growth to reach veterans nationwide.
• $50 provides program materials for one participant
• $100 funds a week of in-person instruction inside a prison
• $500 advances digital platform development and content creation
• $1,000+ sustains prison travel, new class cycles, and ongoing expansion through Edovo

Every donation helps restore dignity to those who served our country and now seek a second chance behind bars.