Second Chance Journal

Celebrating Milestones! Celebrating Life! 

Celebrating Milestones! Celebrating Life! Local couple turn their lives around at Emerge  Join us in congratulating two of our family members here in the Emerge ecosystem who celebrate a wonderful milestone this weekend.  Five Star Home Services Plumber Chris Wise and...

Jake of All Trades

‘Jake of All Trades’Emerge’s own Jake Shelley named ‘Person of the Year’ by local MHRB XENIA — Rock bottom looks different for everyone. For Jake Shelley, it was a traumatic near-death experience several years ago that finally forced him to look at his life and make...

PART THREE – Be Still: A Chef’s Story of Faith and Second Chances

“God told me to Be Still." In part three of this three-part series, Anthony realizes that everything he needs is right here at Emerge. He doesn’t have to keep running or searching. We hope Anthony’s story will inspire you to make a year-end gift to Emerge. The Gift of...

PART TWO – From the Kitchen to Recovery: Anthony’s Fight for Freedom

“I’m tired of getting high. My journey lands me at Emerge.” In part two of this three-part series, Anthony realizes that he is tired of running from life. He reaches out for help and gets connected to the team at Emerge. We hope Anthony’s story will inspire you to...