Breaking Free to Be Inc.
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, outreach and training aimed at She Co-Chairs the Women's Ministry and Marriage Ministry.
About its Founder/CEO/President Dr. Mecca
Reverend Dr. Marshall, affectionately known as "Dr. Mecca" is a Pastoral Christian Counselor and Life Coach with over 30 years of experience dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Her extensive background includes serving as a Court Appointed Advocate for abused and neglected children and working in shelters for women escaping abuse. She serves as an associate minister at Restored Life Ministries, under the direction of Pastor, Servant Jermaine Maynard. Her Calling & Ministry
Christ called, and she answered! Under the mentorship of Bishop Rev. Dr. Olie Burton, she became a licensed minister in 2019 and an ordained reverend in 2021. With a deep commitment to spreading the gospel, she focuses on teaching and preaching God's Word. While she serves in the pulpit, she recognizes that her true assignment lies in connecting with those in the streets. Grounded in her Christian faith and fueled by a spirit of advocacy stemming from her own experiences with abuse, Dr. Mecca founded Unspoken Courage—a christian counseling and coaching ministry aimed at giving voice to those silenced by life's harsh realities. Through life coaching, christian counseling, and advocacy, her mission is to empower survivors while helping them reclaim their lives and navigate their journeys toward emotional healing and restoration through spiritual counseling. To further her impactful work, she established Breaking Free to Be Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on educating and training communities to prevent and reduce instances of sexual assault and domestic violence, particularly in African American and faith-based communities. You can learn more about this organization https://breakingfreetobe.org/
Gods' Equipping
Dr. Mecca holds a Ph.D. in Law & Public Policy, a Master of Science and Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. She is currently pursuing a second Ph.D. in Clinical Pastoral Counseling at Colorado Theological Seminary and also holds a Certificate in Theological Studies. As a Certified Christian Life Coach, Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Trauma Healing Group Facilitator, and Certified Spiritual Christian Counselor from the American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Dr. Mecca extends her expertise to those in need. Additionally, she is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Public Speaker, Educator, and Social Justice Activist. Her Community
Dr. Mecca is actively engaged in her community as a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Springfield, Ohio, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and Deborah Women, an organization dedicated to training, educating, and supporting women in abusive situations. She is a content creator for the American Institute of Health Care Professionals, where she developed Spirituality Based Trauma Informed Care as part of a certification program. She also teaches Victimology at Clark State College and Liberty University, where she also instructs graduate-level public policy courses online. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she supervises and mentors adjunct faculty and chairs over ten dissertation committees, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence and community development. Her Love & Foundation
Above all her professional commitments, Dr. Mecca cherishes her role as a loving wife and partner to her beloved husband, Wayne, whom she believes was divinely destined for her.
09/18/2026
💜 **ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS!** 💜
The countdown is almost over! We are getting ready for the **5th Anniversary of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit**, and we want YOU in the room!
✨ **Looking Back. Looking Forward.** ✨
Join us as we celebrate the work, growth, and impact of **Breaking Free To Be Inc.** through our six Community Pillars. Our Community Coordinators will share what has been happening, where we are headed, and how God is continuing to move through this work.
And of course, there will be great food, music, fellowship, worship, and celebration! 🍽️🎶🙌🏾
📅 **Sunday, October 4, 2026**
⏰ **2:00–4:00 PM | Doors Open at 1:30 PM**
📍 **Springfield Museum of Art**
🎟️ **Tickets: $60**
🚨 **Ticket Purchase Deadline: September 20, 2026**
⏳ **TWO DAYS LEFT!** Don’t wait until the last minute—our final count is going to the caterer soon!
**Are you coming?** 💜
Come hear the stories.
Come see the impact.
Come celebrate the progress.
Come be part of what’s next!
🎟️ **Get your tickets today!**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-the-soul-igniting-the-spirit-5year-celebration-tickets-1992031444675
09/15/2026
💜 **ARE YOU COMING?!** 💜
The countdown is getting REAL! We are behind the scenes making final preparations for the **5th Anniversary of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit**!
The final guest count will soon be going to our caterer. Last-minute decor runs are happening. Final meetings are taking place behind closed doors. Details are being reviewed, plans are coming together, and the excitement is building!
And all of this is happening **while we wait for YOU!** 🥰
This year, we’re looking back at the growth and impact of Breaking Free To Be Inc. while looking forward to what’s next through our six Community Pillars.
Come enjoy great food, music, fellowship, worship, and a beautiful afternoon celebrating the work happening in our community. 💜
📅 **Sunday, October 4, 2026**
⏰ **2:00–4:00 PM | Doors Open at 1:30 PM**
📍 **Springfield Museum of Art**
🎟️ **Tickets: $60**
🚨 **Ticket sales end September 20!**
That means we have **ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT** to get your tickets!
✨ **ARE YOU COMING?** ✨
Come hear the stories.
Come see the impact.
Come celebrate the progress.
Come be part of **what’s next!**
🎟️ **Get your tickets today!** 💜
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-the-soul-igniting-the-spirit-5year-celebration-tickets-1992031444675
Feeding the Soul & Igniting the Spirit- 5year Celebration Celebrate our 5th year providing trauma informed training in the Springfield, Ohio Community.
09/11/2026
💜 PILLAR SPOTLIGHT 💜
There is so much more happening behind the scenes at Breaking Free To Be Inc! And at our 5th Anniversary of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit, we’re pulling back the curtain!
This year, we’re putting the spotlight on our SIX COMMUNITY PILLARS and the people doing the work within them.
From Youth & Young Adults to Women’s Shelters, Faith-Based, The Village, Military & VA, and Law Enforcement, each pillar represents a unique connection to our community and an opportunity to make an impact.
✨ At the event, our Community Coordinators will share what has happened, what we’ve learned, how each pillar has grown, and what’s next, including upcoming initiatives, partnerships, summits, and crisis response efforts.
And while we’re looking back, we’re also looking forward to where God is taking Breaking Free To Be next!
So come hear the stories.
Come see the impact.
Come celebrate the progress.
And come be part of what’s next! 💜✨
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM | Doors Open at 1:30 PM
📍 Springfield Museum of Art
🎟️ Tickets: $60
🚨 Ticket sales end September 20!
LESS THAN 10 DAYS LEFT TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS!
We’ll have great food, music, worship, fellowship, and a whole lot of celebrating—but most importantly, you’ll get a closer look at the work happening in our community.
💜 Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit
Looking Back. Looking Forward.
09/09/2026
✨ WE’RE GETTING CLOSER! ✨
The countdown is officially underway, and we are just 25 DAYS AWAY from our 5th Anniversary of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit! 🎉💜
This year, we’re Looking Back, Looking Forward—and there is SO much to celebrate!
We’re pulling back the curtain and giving you a glimpse into the work of Breaking Free To Be through our Pillars, our Community Coordinators, our partners, and the vision for what’s next.
And yes… we’re going to eat, fellowship, worship, laugh, celebrate, and enjoy one another! 🙌🏽🍽️🎶
But there’s something else we’re celebrating:
THE FUTURE. ✨
New ideas.
New partnerships.
New trainings.
New programs.
New possibilities.
So, have you secured your seat yet? 👀
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM | Doors Open at 1:30 PM
📍 Springfield Museum of Art
🎟️ Tickets: $60
🚨 Ticket sales end September 20th!
25 DAYS. One special celebration. Five years of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit.
Come see where we've been.
Come hear where we're going.
Come be part of what's next. 💜
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Feeding the Soul & Igniting the Spirit- 5year Celebration Celebrate our 5th year providing trauma informed training in the Springfield, Ohio Community.
09/04/2026
✨🎶 GOSPEL GROUP SPOTLIGHT! 🎶✨
As we continue counting down to our 5th Anniversary Celebration of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit, we are excited to introduce another special part of this year's celebration!
Please help us welcome the amazing Gospel Group, Living In God's Presence (LIGP)! 🙌🏽💜
This group is more than a collection of talented voices. They believe they were brought together through a prophetic word that answered a prayer. God ordained them to be a diverse group called to minister through singing and testimonial-style worship.
While each member is blessed to lead individually, there is something special that happens when they come together. Their purpose is simple yet powerful:
To worship. To minister. To harmonize. And ultimately, to lead souls to Christ for the Kingdom of God. 🙌🏽🎶
Their prayer and hope is that through their ministry, others will experience God's presence and discover His:
✨ Purpose
✨ Passion
✨ Power
✨ Peace that surpasses all understanding
Their favorite scripture says it best:
“Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.” — Psalm 100:2 🎵🙏🏽
And THAT is exactly what we are looking forward to on October 4th!
Join us as we celebrate five years of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit and experience a powerful afternoon of reflection, celebration, fellowship, and worship.
Because this is more than music...
IT'S MINISTRY! 💜🎶🙌🏽
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | Doors Open at 1:30 PM
📍 Springfield Museum of Art
107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, OH 45504
✨ Looking Back. Looking Forward. ✨
Come ready to celebrate, fellowship, and experience the power of worship! Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-the-soul-igniting-the-spirit-5year-celebration-tickets-1992031444675
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09/04/2026
🎉✨ THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN BEGINS! ✨🎉
🚨 30 DAYS TO GO!!! 🚨
Can you believe it?! In just 30 DAYS, we will gather to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit! 💜💛
This year's celebration is especially meaningful as we take time to reflect on the journey with our theme:
✨ LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD ✨
We will celebrate the work, the partnerships, the growth, and the impact that has helped shape the journey thus far—and then we're going to LOOK FORWARD with anticipation toward what is still to come! 👀🙌🏽
🎨 Beautiful displays highlighting our pillars
🍽️ A delicious meal prepared with love
🎶 Music and fellowship
💃🏽 Worship through praise dance
🗣️ Hear directly from our Community Coordinators
✨ And so much more!
This is more than an anniversary celebration.
It's an opportunity to pause, celebrate the journey, and get excited about the future!
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | Doors Open at 1:30 PM
📍 Springfield Museum of Art
107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, OH 45504
🎟️ Early Bird tickets are available through September 6th!
TICKETS GO UP TO $60 AFTER SUNDAY!!!! Order your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-the-soul-igniting-the-spirit-5year-celebration-tickets-1992031444675
The countdown has officially begun, and we cannot WAIT to celebrate with you! 🥳💜
30 DAYS. ONE CELEBRATION. A WHOLE LOT TO LOOK BACK ON... AND EVEN MORE TO LOOK FORWARD TO!
💜✨🎉
09/02/2026
✨ PRAISE DANCER SPOTLIGHT: ANIYAH ✨
As we prepare to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit, we are so excited to spotlight another beautiful part of our celebration! 💜
Please help us welcome Aniyah, who will bless us through the ministry of Praise Dance. 🙌🏽✨
For Aniyah, praise dance is much more than movement—it is an intimate form of worship.
She shares:
“Praise dance is a very intimate form of worship for me. It gives me a way to connect with God and express things that I sometimes can’t put into words.”
When she dances, Aniyah says she feels she can completely surrender and be vulnerable with God. It is not about how the dance looks, but about what she is giving to God through her worship. 💜
Praise dance also provides a space for her to release the things she may be carrying emotionally—and she loves knowing that God can use her worship to touch someone else.
And isn't that what ministry is all about? 🙌🏽
Using what God has placed within us, not simply for ourselves, but allowing Him to use it to minister to others.
Her favorite scripture, Deuteronomy 31:8, reminds us that the Lord goes before us and will never leave nor forsake us. ✨
Aniyah will bring her gift of worship to our Looking Back, Looking Forward celebration, and we cannot wait to experience what God will do through her ministry.
Because sometimes words are not enough...
Sometimes, you have to worship Him with everything within you. 💃🏽🙌🏽💜
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | Doors Open at 1:30 PM
📍 Springfield Museum of Art
107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, OH 45504
Come celebrate with us as we reflect on where we've been, celebrate the work that has been done, and look forward with anticipation to where we are going!
✨ Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit
Celebrating 5 Years of This Special Event
Purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-the-soul-igniting-the-spirit-5year-celebration-tickets-1992031444675
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08/28/2026
✨ CATERER SPOTLIGHT: MINISTER CHRISTINE “MAMA C” DAVIS ✨
Let me tell you something! 😂 I have been trying to get Minister Christine Davis to cater Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit since our very first event, and after five years… WE FINALLY GOT HER! 🙌🏽🎉💜
And I couldn't be happier!
Her food is made with love, but what makes this even more special is that her heart posture is one of service. For Minister Christine, cooking isn't simply about preparing a meal—it’s one of the ways she shows love.
When asked why she loves to cook, she shared:
"Growing up, we always had family dinners, and I remember the laughter that filtered throughout the house. So seeing people eat and enjoy my food makes me happy and is my way of showing my love." ❤️
And apparently, this love language is VERY well known in her family! 😂 Her children and their friends affectionately call her “Mama C” and even bought her a sign for her kitchen that says “Mama C’s Kitchen” because… well, she's always cooking! 👩🏽🍳😂
Her children, family, and friends still come home for family dinners at least twice a month—and I can only imagine the food and fellowship happening around that table!
So when you join us for our 5th Anniversary celebration, you're not just getting dinner.
You're getting a meal prepared by someone who believes food is an expression of love. 💜
And after waiting FIVE YEARS to make this happen, trust me… I am ready to eat! 😂🙌🏽
Help us welcome and celebrate our amazing caterer, Minister Christine “Mama C” Davis! 👏🏽💜
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
📍 Springfield Museum of Art
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM | Doors open at 1:30 PM
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $50 through September 6th!
🎟️ Tickets increase to $60 beginning September 7th.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-the-soul-igniting-the-spirit-5year-celebration-tickets-1992031444675
Come for the celebration.
Come for the fellowship.
Come hear what’s next for Breaking Free To Be.
And yes… COME HUNGRY! 😂🍽️💜
08/28/2026
👀 **Springfield, are you ready?!**
We are getting CLOSER! 🎉💜
On **Sunday, October 4th**, we’re celebrating the **5th Anniversary of Feeding the Soul: Igniting the Spirit**—and this year is going to be different!
Our theme is **LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD.**
We’re taking a moment to celebrate the work Breaking Free To Be has accomplished since our founding, but we’re also pulling back the curtain on **what’s NEXT!** 👀
Our Community Coordinators will share what has been happening within each of our pillars—and give you a glimpse of the **new trainings, new partnerships, new programs, and new possibilities** on the horizon. ✨
And of course… we're going to **eat, fellowship, enjoy some music, celebrate, and have a GOOD TIME!** 💃🏽🎶🍽️
This isn't just another fundraiser.
**It's a celebration of where we've been and a preview of where we're going.**
📅 **Sunday, October 4, 2026**
⏰ **2:00–4:00 PM | Doors open at 1:30 PM**
📍 **Springfield Museum of Art**
🎟️ **Tickets: $50 through September 6th**
🎟️ **$60 beginning September 7th**
🚨 **Ticket sales end September 20th!**
Don't wait until the last minute to grab your seat!
**Come LOOK BACK with us! Come LOOK FORWARD with us!
Come celebrate what happens when a community decides that the work is worth doing.** 💜
We can't wait to see YOU there! You can purchase your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-the-soul-igniting-the-spirit-5year-celebration-tickets-1992031444675
08/22/2026
I am so appreciative of the opportunity to conduct this training today. We have a responsibility as children of Christ to be prepared to reach those who are suffering.
God bless everyone in attendance for their willingness to be a vessel.
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