Second Chance Journal

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...

PART ONE – On the Run: A Chef’s Journey to Recovery and Redemption

“I kept moving, but I wasn’t chasing my dreams. ”My lifestyle kept me on the run…” In this three-part series, meet Anthony, a talented chef who spent many years crafting his skills in restaurants all over the country. A native Daytonian, Anthony realized at a young...

Emerge Named Finalist for Jeff’s Heroes Initiative

Emerge Named Finalist for Jeff’s Heroes InitiativeAnother unexpected surprise came from an email in early October from the Director of Marketing at Jeff Schmitt Auto Group. Cody Pinnick shared:  “I am excited to share the great news that Emerge Recovery & Trade...