Business and Community Leader Lunch
On March 25, a few dozen business and community leaders gathered to hear a story of faith and what led our three founders to create Emerge. “It was an inspiring event,” recalled Elaine Bonner, Director of Philanthropy. “As each person introduced themselves, I could already envision how potential partnerships were forming to better help our community.”
Organizations represented included Brixey Meyer, Five Star Home Services, Gem City Clean, Greene County Career Center, Grief2Hope, iHeartRadio, Insignia, JJR Solutions, Miamisburg Courts, SCORE, Taiters Kayaks, The Glen at St. Joseph, The Trades Institute, Think Tank, and Van Martin Roofing.
Along with a progress update for the inaugural year of programming, Nate Crago, Housing Director shared how addiction affects 1 in 6 individuals, their family and the community. “Emerge brings a holistic approach for someone seeking to rebuild their life. Our team incorporates a network of second-chance businesses as pathways to employment. Good paying jobs are giving hope and confidence for success down the road.”
Mike Imhoff, former CEO of the Air Force Museum Foundation and current SCORE volunteer shared why he is drawn to this mission explaining the return on investment created when leading an individual to gainful employment. “For every dollar invested in Emerge, there is a ten-fold benefit as individuals gain employment in good-paying jobs and become productive members of society.”
If you know a business or community leader who would like to learn more or tour the Emerge campus, contact Elaine Bonner at 937.974.6120 or elaine.bonner@emergerecoverytrade.com.
“It is with ongoing community partnerships and more ambassadors spreading the message about Emerge, that we can continue to do this life-saving work,” said Elaine. “It is quite remarkable that an idea by three businessmen has brought us to this point in time, serving over 300 individuals from 16 counties of Ohio.”
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