Redemption Cannabis is a Michigan-based company that provides top-shelf cannabis products through provisioning center partners across multiple states. Their comprehensive product lineup includes premium flower, pre-rolls, live resin cartridges, disposable vapes, concentrates, and RSO (Rick Simpson Oil).Popular strains include fan favorites like Mafia Funeral, Pineapple Express, Gooberry, Bubble Bath, and Cherry Lime Runtz, available in various formats from individual joints to bulk pre-roll packs. The company operates as a licensing partner rather than a traditional vertically integrated business, working with licensed growers and processors to ensure quality while maintaining their boutique approach.Currently serving dispensaries in Michigan, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, Redemption maintains strict quality standards by partnering only with cultivators who share their values. Their products are rigorously tested and crafted to preserve what they call "the culture of cannabis grown with love and dedication." Each product reflects their commitment to both premium quality and social responsibility.
Redemption Cannabis was born from the personal journey of CEO Ryan Basore, who opened one of Michigan's first medical marijuana dispensaries, Capital City Caregivers, in 2010. Despite operating in compliance with state law, Basore faced federal persecution as one of the "Okemos 7," serving four years in federal prison for marijuana-related charges.After his release, Basore dedicated his life to cannabis reform. In 2018, he played a pivotal role in supporting Michigan's adult-use legalization through Proposal 1 and co-founded the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. Redemption Cannabis officially launched in May 2020, starting with a $50,000 social equity grant from Gage Cannabis Co.The brand has since expanded beyond Michigan, partnering with cannabis giant Trulieve to bring their products to West Virginia - ironically the same state where Basore served his prison sentence. Today, Redemption operates across Michigan, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, maintaining partnerships with over 25 dispensaries while staying true to their mission of supporting cannabis justice reform.
Redemption Cannabis exists to support individuals and families disproportionately affected by the war on cannabis, with a portion of all revenue donated to help those still incarcerated, on probation, or trying to rebuild their lives. The brand allocates 10% of all proceeds to The Redemption Foundation, a non-profit created to provide financial and legal assistance to people formerly and currently incarcerated for nonviolent cannabis offenses.Their dual mission focuses on cannabis justice reform while fighting for safe and affordable access to quality cannabis products. They believe everyone deserves a second chance and are committed to righting the wrongs of cannabis prohibition. Beyond business, founder Ryan Basore serves as president of the Great Lakes Expungement Network, helping people benefit from Michigan's "Clean Slate" law through free legal support and expungement assistance.
What sets Redemption Cannabis apart isn't just their premium products - it's their unwavering commitment to justice. In an industry where many brands focus solely on profits, Redemption dedicates 10% of every sale to supporting cannabis prisoners and reform efforts. This isn't marketing; it's genuine activism backed by their founder's lived experience.We appreciate their boutique approach, working directly with trusted growers and dispensary partners rather than pursuing massive corporate expansion. Their strain selection includes both classics like Pineapple Express and unique offerings like Mafia Funeral, all crafted to preserve authentic cannabis culture. For deal-seekers, Redemption often provides special discounts to those with past cannabis convictions, making their premium products more accessible. When you choose Redemption, you're not just getting quality cannabis - you're supporting meaningful change in an industry that desperately needs more companies willing to give back to the communities they serve.