My Nonprofit Reviews

Since being on and a part of leadership for BreakDown STL I have seen bits and pieces of the ins and outs of the ministry and I’m impacted by it for the greater.

When I first came on the team 3 years ago I was surprised at the way the team members loved and embraced me. I had never been a part of something like this—and I quickly realized this group was not an ordinary one. What a treasure I have found in BreakDown—which is why I keep coming back hehe!!

I am so honored to be a part of something so relevant, so needed, and so impactful to the community. My eyes were opened to the relevancy of the topics we discuss surrounding mental health, abuse, and addictions. It gave me a better understanding and heart for those around me that could have hidden struggles. I had been to many BreakDown presentations as a team member and throughout those times I would see how the intentional scenes, baffling statistics, moving dances, testimonials/speakers, and spoken words would provoke audience members to dive deeper into those hidden or suppressed struggles.

I often see BreakDown be used as that first step and awakening for people to realize that they need more care in their struggles and the gentle reminder that they’re not alone. The message of BreakDown provides hope and encouragement and then a space to do the uncomfortable hard thing of opening up in order to start the healing process.
One friend that came: female 19
- was currently in an abusive relationship when she saw the presentation for the first time. After seeing it and talking to people afterwards she was able to find the courage and resources to get out of that relationship and start going to counseling
(And I didn’t even know this friend was in this situation when she came to watch! BreakDown helped reveal it and give practical next steps������)

Not only is the communal impact great but it’s intentionality and care for the team is so evident. Because of this ministry I have seen my character be sharpened and grow in these areas specifically: integrity, servant leadership, timeliness, perseverance, conflict resolution, grit, and being a woman of my word. I was both challenged and shown by example on how to live these qualities out both by staff and fellow team members. They are living out their message! And I'm impacted by it for the greater:)