FUND THE FIRST 72 HOURS
The first 72 hours after release are the most critical. Your donation provides the dignity, safety, and tools a champion needs to start their journey from broken to becoming.
FUND THE FIRST 72 HOURSTHE REAL COST OF FREEDOM
Here's what it actually takes to extract a champion from prison and give them a fighting chance
THE FREEDOM BAG
Dignity on Day One
Essential items for release day
THE SURVIVAL BAG
Equipped to Work. Ready to Build.
Tools for getting to work
HOTEL: FIRST 3 DAYS — Safe Ground While We Build the Bridge
A. CHAMPION HOTEL RATES
| Region | Per Night | 3 Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana/Midwest | $85/night | $255 |
| National Average | $90–$100/night | $270–$300 |
| High Cost States | $120–$150/night | $360–$450 |
| Average Total | — | ~$300 |
B. VOLUNTEER HOTEL RATES
| Region | Per Night | 3 Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana/Midwest | $85/night | $255 |
| National Average | $90–$100/night | $270–$300 |
| High Cost States | $120–$150/night | $360–$450 |
| Average Total | — | ~$300 |
GAS & TRANSPORTATION
Volunteers drive to the prison, stay with the champion for 3 days, and transport them to appointments. IRS 2026 Mileage Rate: $0.725/mile
| Range | Miles | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Short Range | ~100 miles | $50–$80 |
| Medium Range | ~200–300 miles | $80–$200 |
| Long Range | ~400–600+ miles | $200–$450 |
| Average 72-Hr Total | All scenarios | ~$100–$250 |
TOTAL FIRST 72 HOURS COST — PER CHAMPION
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Freedom Bag | $85 |
| Survival Bag | $175 |
| Champion Hotel (3 nights) | $255–$300 |
| Volunteer Hotel (3 nights) | $255–$300 |
| Gas/Mileage | $100–$250 |
| INDIANA BASELINE | $870–$1,110 |
| NATIONAL AVERAGE | $1,000–$1,500 |
| HIGH COST STATES | $1,500–$2,000+ |
Sources: 2025 hotel rate averages (Booking.com, Hotels.com); 2026 IRS mileage rate ($0.725/mile); average retail costs for basic supplies.
TWO ORGANIZATIONS. ONE MISSION
Understanding where your support goes
BROKEN CHAMPIONS
- ▸Faith-based ministry focused on restoration
- ▸Funds the First 72 Hours program
- ▸Provides spiritual formation and community
- ▸100% of donations go to champion support
- ▸Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit — donations are tax-deductible
← Your donation goes here
UMATTERY INC.
- ▸Separate legal entity from Broken Champions
- ▸Meet Me Halfway model (50/50 split)
- ▸Dream Teams own 50% of company stock
- ▸Ecosystem programs and infrastructure
- ▸Financially independent from BC ministry
Visit umattery.com to learn more
THE MEET ME HALFWAY MODEL
UMattery operates on a 50/50 model. Champions contribute equally to their transformation, earning ownership in the company. This creates dignity, accountability, and generational wealth.
To the Champion's Needs
To Build the Infrastructure
UMattery Inc. is managed separately from Broken Champions ministry. Champions earn Dream Team stock through participation, not donations.
HOW TO GIVE
Choose your impact level
FULL 72-HOUR DEPLOYMENT
Cover everything — both bags, both hotels, gas. One complete champion extraction.
SPONSOR A FULL DEPLOYMENTGIVE ANY AMOUNT
Every seed matters. Every dollar goes directly to a champion's first 72 hours of freedom.
CONTACT US TO GIVETHE GATE IS WAITING
Right now, someone is counting down to their release day. They have no phone. No clean clothes. No place to sleep. Your donation becomes their lifeline — the bridge from prison to purpose.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US DIRECTLY — No automated systems, no bots. Just real people building real transformation.
admin@brokenchampions.com
Legal Disclaimer: Broken Champions is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. UMattery Inc. is a separate for-profit company with independent finances and governance. Hotel rates are based on 2025 national averages and vary by region. Gas/mileage estimates use the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate of $0.725/mile. All funds donated to Broken Champions go directly to champion support programs.
