Michigan-founded cannabis brand with a social equity mission — value-tier flower and pre-rolls at ReLeaf Shop.
Redemption Cannabis was founded by Ryan Basore in Lansing, Michigan, and launched its first products in May 2020. What sets the brand apart isn't the product alone — though the flower is solid — it's the mission. 10% of all Redemption proceeds go to The Redemption Foundation, the nonprofit Basore created to support people harmed by the War on Drugs.
Key Highlights:
Founder's story. Ryan Basore served a four-year federal sentence for cannabis-related charges before launching Redemption with a $50,000 social equity grant from Gage Cannabis Co.
10% to the foundation. Funds expungement clinics, prisoner re-entry programs, and job-skills training for people affected by cannabis criminalization.
Value-tier pricing. Eighths typically under $40 pre-tax, often lower with deal pricing — accessible without compromising on compliance-tested quality.
Maryland availability. Available through licensed in-state cultivation and processing partners.
Ryan Basore opened one of Lansing's first medical marijuana dispensaries in 2010 — back when Michigan's medical program was new and unevenly enforced. He believed his caregiver grow operation was in compliance with state law. The DEA, State Police, and National Guard raided it. Basore was indicted on 13 federal counts and served four years at FCI Morgantown, West Virginia.
After release, Basore worked as an advocate, helped establish the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (growing it past 200 members), and supported the 2018 Michigan ballot measure that legalized recreational cannabis. In 2020, he became the first recipient of Gage Cannabis Co.'s $50,000 social equity grant. He used it to launch Redemption.
The brand now operates in multiple states, including Maryland, with a Trulieve distribution partnership announced in early 2025 expanding the footprint further. Headquarters are in Lansing's Old Town district. The 10% commitment to The Redemption Foundation has been core to the brand identity from launch — not a marketing afterthought added later.
Flower (primarily 3.5g eighths, some 7g quarters) and pre-rolls (singles and multi-packs). Strain rotation depends on Maryland production cycles at licensed in-state partners. Redemption rotates across indica-leaning, sativa-leaning, and hybrid classifications — specific availability changes with batch runs.
Three reasons. The brand fills a real value-tier slot on the menu that complements the premium and mid-tier offerings. The mission aligns with how ReLeaf approaches the Maryland market. And the product quality holds up at the price point — value-tier shoppers aren't getting a compromised product.
Check the live menu for current flower and pre-roll availability. Value-tier brands often benefit disproportionately from loyalty pricing — the math compounds faster when each transaction is at a lower base price. Browse the deals page for active promotions.
