Second Chance Journal

A Season of Growth

A Season of GrowthEmerge expands capacity to 80 beds at two locations this summer   XENIA — With the new recovery housing now open and operational in Yellow Springs, staff at Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative have been busy this past month as the organization has...

Connections in the Community

Connections in the CommunityDuring the past month, partnerships continue to blossom as Mandy Adkins, Community Outreach finds herself bringing in group tours and attending many events within the reentry and recovery community.  New partnerships include Autumn...

From Grief to Hope

Transforming Grief into HopeLocal woman uses her own grief to help residents at Emerge XENIA — As a parent, there are few things in this world that could be more devastating than the loss of a child, especially when that child dies at a young age in a very tragic way....

Transitioning to Emerge Springs

Men's Recovery Housing Transitions to Emerge SpringsMen’s Recovery Housing moves to Emerge Springs The transition to Emerge Springs is going relatively smoothly, all things considered. Everyone transitioned into their new living space on May 8 and 9 and this week we...